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Shi Yongxin, Abbot of Shaolin Temple
Mount Song, along the southern bank of the Yellow River, that is known as the central mountain of the Five Great Mountains of China. Incense drifting through ancient cedars, saffron-robed monks, limbs a blur of movement, making quick work of imagined enemies. The boing of a giant bronze bell calling the faithful to prayer. This is the scene at the fabled Shaolin Temple, a cradle of Kungfu and Zen Buddhism nestled in the forests of Henan province, where legend has it monks have trained in martial arts for centuries. Nowadays, the Shaolin has become a successful brand, and one of the most famous scenic spots in China, attracting more than 10 million tourists a year, according to the China Business Journal. Why is Shaolin so popular? Let's through an interview with the chair of Shaolin Temple, unveil its rapid development in the past 30 years. Venerable Abbot Shi Yongxin | Shaolin's High Priest Shi Yongxin, originally named Liu Yingcheng, was born into a family in Anhui Province in 1965. In 1981, he made his way to Shaolin Temple at age 17. There he converted to the Three Jewels and received the Dharma name Yongxin under the discipleship of Former Abbot…