Master Shi Yanran of Shaolin Temple USA Honored as California “Community Hero”

Publish Date:2015-07-07

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May 28, 2015
Silicon Valley, California, USA

Master Shi Yanran, Executive Director of Shaolin Temple USA (headquartered in San Francisco) was honored as a California Assembly District 25 “Community Hero” in an awards ceremony on May 28, 2015.

California Assembly member Kansen Chu presented Master Yanran with the “Community Hero” award.

 

California Assembly member Kansen Chu who pioneered the award praised the 21 “Community Heroes” from 5 Silicon Valley cities as unsung heroes who care about and tirelessly serve their community.

Master Yanran (center, back row) and fellow “Community Heroes.”

 

All “Community Heroes” were nominated by local residents for improving the quality of life in the district. Master Yanran was nominated for his “leadership and contributions in bringing health, cultural enrichment and harmony to the community.”

Assembly member and Mrs. Kansen Chu (2nd & 3rd left) with Master Yanran and friends.

 

In a thank you letter to Master Yanran, Mr. Chu remarked: “… Only when we rise up and lift others do we truly make our community a better place to live. Again, thank you for your immeasurable contributions to the 25th Assembly District.”

 

District 25 covers a large area of Silicon Valley that includes the City of Fremont. Shaolin Temple USA’s Fremont Shaolin Culture Center was established in 2007. Under Master Yanran’s direction, besides offering Shaolin Kung Fu and health Qigong classes, the Center also reaches out to local residents in schools, senior centers, libraries, parks, high tech companies, parades and festivals of different ethnic groups through performances, free lessons and workshops. These activities have been greatly welcome by the community and supported by government officials.

 

“I am honored to be awarded the title of ‘Community Hero.’ Shaolin culture is a world cultural heritage. It belongs to China and all mankind. My work being recognized here shows that Shaolin culture is being better understood, accepted and loved by the American people,” Master Yanran told reporters.

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