Shi Yongxin
释永信
Shi Yongxin is the abbot of Shaolin Temple and a master of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan Buddhism. He has led the revival and international promotion of Shaolin martial arts, establishing cultural centers…
Shi Yongxin is the abbot of Shaolin Temple and a master of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan Buddhism. He has led the revival and international promotion of Shaolin martial arts, establishing cultural centers worldwide. Under his leadership, Shaolin Kung Fu was recognized as a national ICH item. He has authored works on Chan Buddhism and martial arts philosophy.
Region
Central China
Location
Shaolin Temple
Level
master
Status
active
Heritage DNA
Classification
Grand Master
Status
active
Year of Birth
1965
Age
61 years
Location
Shaolin Temple
Region
Central China
Next Master
Chang Xiangyu
常香玉
The Cultural Network
Heritage is not a static artifact; it is a living web. Our mapping engine traces the cross-pollination of techniques across three millennia, revealing how Shi's thread vibrates through the broader tapestry.
GENEALOGY OF FORM
Trace how heritage forms evolved across generations and geographies.
Territories of
Heritage
Geography shapes identity. Journey through the historical corridors that defined a civilization, from the arid Silk Road to the lush Tea Horse Road.
Shaolin Temple
Central China
The Living Masters
The true archive of heritage is found in the hands and minds of those who refuse to let the fire die out.
The Dao of Seasons
Civilization breathes in rhythm with the celestial calendar. Explore the ancient rituals and agricultural wisdom encoded in the seasonal cycles.
How Shi Yongxin connects to the broader network of heritage.
The Atlas is Living
Every master is a living archive. Join a collective of explorers, artisans, and scholars dedicated to tracing the vibrant pulse of our shared world.