Shaolin Temple invites calligraphy lovers to copy scriptures

ZHENGZHOU, April 13 (Xinhua) -- The Shaolin Temple, the cradle of Chinese kung fu, has invited 10,000 lovers of Chinese calligraphy around the world to copy Buddhist scriptures by hand.

"The activity will not only preserve classic Buddhistliterature, but also help people cultivate themselves in line with Buddhism doctrines," said Shi Yanzhi, a grand master of the Buddhist temple in Dengfeng, central China's Henan Province.

The handwritten Buddhist scriptures will be kept in a six-meter-high depository recently rebuilt in the temple with 520 drawers, capable of preserving 10,000 Buddhist scriptures to last 1,000 years, said Shi.

Applicants should first mail a sample of their calligraphic work, the Heart Sutra written in regular script with Chinese brush, to Shaolin Temple. The qualified ones will receive tailor-made paper from the temple.

China Trip 2014

As you may know we organize and run cultural trips and kung fu training trips in China .

Every year you have the opportunity to train full time in traditional martial arts with experienced and world famous trainers and coaches as well as seeing and experiencing different parts of China.

It s a great chance to do something different over the summer holidays and a wonderful chance to enrich your cultural experience.  It suitable for anyone to attend regardless of age or ability.

This year we will be visiting the beautiful and remote Wudang Mountain as well as many other cultural and natural Chinese heritage sites.

We have a few places left, and many different packages to choose from depending on your time of stay, affordability and preferred choice. Click the link below to view the different options available and make this summer a one to remember!!

http://www.shaolinm.com/china-tours/kung-fu-trip.html

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