Aug.23, 2016: A send-off ceremony was held at Shaolin Charity House for Zhao Hengxin and other students who passed the college entrance exam. Furthermore, Shaolin Temple, General Charity of Henan Province and people from all walks of life hand out red envelops to support the college-bound youth with their college education.

 

July 22, 2011: A dialogue through music was held in the Ciyun(clouds of loving kindness) Hall of Shaolin Temple, to practice Buddhists' compassion and lovingkindness and promote the children's future development. It was co-organized by Shaolin Ciyou( Loving kindness for children) Orphanage and international Committee for Promotion of Youth Arts Education( UNESCO Program of Arts Education) and supported by some Philanthropic artists and music education organizations in China.

 

May 12, 2011: This day marked the third anniversary of Wenchuan Earthquake. Shaolin Orphanage participated in the "Love to go 711" charitable activity co-sponsored by Zhengzhou People's Radio Stations, ecnomic channel and Zhengzhou Charity Federation.

 

Oct.16, 2010: Delegates from Yellow River Conservancy Commission revisited children of Shaolin Orphanage and celebrated the Chong Yang Festival together, which fell on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, hence also known as the Double Ninth Festival.

 

Jun.26, 2010: Delegates from Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) visited Shaolin Orphanage and delivered gifts, goods and daily necessities for the kids. Delegates played games with the kids, chatted with them and brought joy to the children of orphanage.

 

 Jul.30-Agu.2, 2010: Shaolin Orphanage received its second batch of children of orphanage since 2004 and over 30 orphaned children from 8 regions of the country became new members of the Shaolin Orphanage family. 

 

Jun.26, 2010: Delegates from Yellow River Conservancy Commission (YRCC) visited Shaolin Orphanage and delivered gifts, goods and daily necessities for the kids. Delegates played games with the kids, chatted with them and brought joy to the children of orphanage.

 

Jan.22, 2009: Shaolin Orphanage conducted Spring Festival Celebration, sponsored jointly by Henan Shaolin Intangible Assets Management Center and the Orphanage. Abbot Shi Yongxin paid a visit to see the children and to spend the Spring Festival with them.

 

Jan.15, 2009: Upon the coming of the Spring Festival, companied by officials of Dengfeng city, chair Li Zhibing of Henan Provincial General Charity Federation, vice-chair Yang Degong and chairman of Zhengzhou Charity Federation Yang Huiqin came to Shaolin Orphanage for sincere greetings to the children.

 

Jan.13, 2009: The general manager Li Peng of Zhengzhou Office of Yishion came to Shaolin Orphanage and donated clothes and gifts.

 

Jan.3, 2009:  The children at Shaolin Orphanage took part in the annually-held Offering Porridge on the Bodhi Day.

 

Jan.1, 2009: The children of Shaolin Orphanage had an evening party to celebrate the New Year, and they made many brilliant performances.

 

Sep.13, 2008: Members of Xim Phou Moon Welfare Society Malaysia (XPM) came to Shaolin Orphanage and had a party with the children; and together they spend the Mid-Autumn Day.

 

Sep. 6, 2008: China Charity Federation donated 18 computers to Shaolin Orphanage.

 

Aug.9, 2008: Managers of Zhengzhou Office of JEANSWEST came to Shaolin Orphanage and endowed clothes and food.

 

Jul.8, 2008: African Malawian Yuantong Primary School concluded with Shaolin Orphanage as sister schools and the signing ceremony was held in front of the Abbot’s Room. This will help promote the friendly exchanges between the children of the two countries.

 

Jun.14, 2008: World Insight donated 200,000 RMB to Shaolin Orphanage for the children’s learning and daily necessities.

 

Jun.1, 2008: Sponsored by Henan Erqianjia Logistics Service Co. Ltd., the orphans of Shaolin Orphanage  made a physical examination in Zhengzhou.

 

May 30, 2008:  Chairman Li Zhibin of Henan Provincial General Charity Federation, vice-chair and director Lu Xianqi, and vice-chair Jiang Keming of Soong Ching Ling Foundation came to Shaolin Orphanage and endowed 310,000RMB and a video camera.

 

May 10, 2008: A body of teachers from Canada came to Shaolin Orphanage to see the children and made communication and games with them.

 

Apr.18, 2008: Xu Lingna, on behalf of Yachang art collectors, donated two computers and two sterilizers.

 

Feb.25, 2008: Shaolin Orphanage was moved from Beihuan Road into Fanjia Village, in the same courtyard with Shaolin Monk Corps.

 

Feb.14, 2008: Director of Charity Federation of Xun County (in Hebi, Henan), Chief Qin Xiangyu of Civil Affairs Bureau of Xun County, and Director Gong Xiaohui of Xun County Charity Hospital came to Shaolin Orphanage to see the children.

 

Nov.3, 2007: Bosideng International Holdings Limited donated a Bosideng down coat to each child of Shaolin Orphanage.

 

Oct.26, 2007: Student delegation from America came to Shaolin Orphanage and had a party together with the children of Shaolin Orphanage. They both performed little interesting shows.

 

Sep.13, 2007: Competitors of the second “Shaolin Kungfu Star” came to Shaolin Orphanage and made friendly communication with the children.

 

Sep.10, 2007: Shaolin Orphanage was moved from Shang Village on Binhe Road to Beihuan Road, opposite to the furniture factory.

 

Jul.28, 2007: Deputy Director Pei Yong of State Administration for Religious Affairs of P.R.C. and officials of Dengfeng Religious Association came to Shaolin Orphanage to see the children.

 

Jul.27, 2007: Film star Wu Jianhao from Taiwan came to Shaolin Orphanage and communicated with the children.

 

Jul.25, 2007: The children walked to Luya Temple to see Luya Falls. In this way, they could foster their self-reliance and self-awareness and strengthen their willpower.

 

Jul.22, 2007: The children joined the shooting of American field survival enthusiasts.

 

Jul.11, 2007: A body of students from America, Canada and Korea came to Shaolin Orphanage and communicated with the children.

 

Jun.1, 2007: Chairman of Henan Provincial General Charity Federation Yang Degong launched the donation activity and endowed 310,000 RMB in order to enable the children to have a happy Children’s Day. He also watched the "Chan Music Shaolin Grand Ceremony" with the children in the evening.

 

May.12, 2007: Henan Kaixiang Properties Limited donated 100,000 RMB to Shaolin Orphanage and came to Shaolin Temple bringing 50 loving mothers to spend this Mother’s Day with the children.

 

May 6, 2007: The children of Shaolin Orphanage had a collective birthday. In this way, they could the feel the warmth of family, and their collectivism spirit and sense of unity could also be improved.

 

May 4, 2007: The children had a picnic on the Youth Day, through which they knew more about survival in the wild. Meanwhile, their hands-on and practical abilities were also improved.

 

Dec.30, 2006: Invited by Henan Television Station, Henan Radio Station and Henan Headquarter of Unicom, the children of Shaolin Orphanage visited Zhengzhou Aquarium and Henan Radio Station.

 

Nov.7, 2006: China Unicom auctioned the “153” section of cell phone number and the children of Shaolin Orphanage performed at the auction. The earning was donated to the the Orphanage.

 

Oct.6, 2006: The children had a party to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and made a variety of little shows which gained storms of applause from the audience.

 

Oct.1, 2006: The children of Shaolin Orphanage and youth volunteers of Dengfeng City went to hospital to help and take care of the elderly.

 

Sep.10, 2006: The Orphans of Shaolin Orphanage participated in the Public Performances of Teacher’s Day held by Youth Volunteers of Dengfeng City and all stuff and students of the First Middle School of Zhongyue.

 

Aug.30, 2006: The children of Shaolin Orphanage interacted and communicated with players of the "Kungfu Star” from Shenzhen City and they performed together in Shaolin Temple Wushu Training Center. At last, the latter gave books to the children.

 

Jul.19, 2006: Craing of Canada Charity Federation and the student delegation of FTC came to Shaolin Temple and interchanged ideas with the children of Shaolin Orphanage.

 

Jun.1, 2006: Chairman of Henan Provincial General Charity Federation Yang Degong came to the Shangbujie Primary School to see the children of the Shaolin Orphanage and brought with them new bags and daily articles.

 

May 3, 2006: To celebrate the Labor Day and praise the working people, the children of Shaolin Orphanage held an evening party by themselves.

 

May 2, 2006: The children skated and flew kites in Yingxiange Park. They hope they can enjoy more such kinds of activities.

 

May 1, 2006: Shaolin Orphanage developed the activity of protecting environment, and the children helped the cleaning workers sweep the street and collect litter, which was claimed to be one of the most meaningful things by the children.

 

Apr.8, 2006: The children joined the Kite-flying held by Zhengzhou Business Daily and saw a film at the cinema for free.

 

Mar.11, 2006: Shi Weihua from Zhengzhou came to Shaolin Orphanage to have a collective birthday for the children, enabling them to feel the warmth of family.

 

Feb.13, 2006: SANYUAN DONGMAN CHUANMEI donated 20,000 Blue Cat books to the children of the Shaolin Orphanage before the Mountain Gate of Shaolin Temple.

 

Jan.10, 2006: The orphans took part in the charity sales of Chan Tea held in the Reception Room of Shaolin Temple; 49200 Yuan was earned, which was donated to Shaolin Orphanage.

 

Jan.1, 2006: The children of Shaolin Orphanage held a party by themselves and they had a happy New Year.

 

Dec.21, 2005: Thousands of loving parents came to Shangbujie Primary School and brought with them "Heng Yuan Xiang" brand sweater to the children of Shaolin Orphanage.

 

2004: Shaolin Temple established Shaolin Orphanage to adopt 100 orphans in batches who meet the requirements of inheritance of Shaolin culture. The first 50 adopted children have been studying in Shangpujie Primary School, one of the best primary schools in Dengfeng City. Except the nine-year compulsory education, they shall also learn some featured courses about Shaolin Kungfu, Shaolin Medicine, etc.

 

Dec.20-31, 2004: The second batch of relief funds and materials of the "Program for Helping 1000 Orphans" was started to distribute, which lasted for more than eighty days. 1039 orphans in 19 counties or cities in Henan, such as Hui County, Lankao, Shangqiu, were benefited. 
  
2003
: Shaolin Temple and Henan Provincial General Charity Federation initiated the "Program of Helping 1000 Orphans" so as to aid 1039 orphans in 19 counties in Henan Province. These children are from 4 to 15 years old. Since 2003, Shaolin Temple would provide them each with 560 Yuan, daily necessities and school supplies every year till their 18.