The latest news and top stories on Shaolin Temple. A prominent Henan province-based monastic institution, Shaolin Temple is dedicated to Buddhist practices particularly Chan Buddhism. Located at the foot of the Songshan mountain range in Dengfeng county China, its main areas of activity include Chan Buddhism, martial arts notably Shaolin Kung Fu, Buddhist art and traditional Chinese medicine. Recognised as the birthplace of both Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a significant cultural spiritual centre.