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Shaolin Zen is the sect of Chinese Chan Buddhism created by Richard Del Connor "Buddha Zhen" in 1994.
Due to conflicts with the Church of Latter Day Saints ("Mormons") of Salt Lake City,
Buddha Zhen extracted the Zen Buddhism lessons from his Shaolin Chi Mantis Buddhist Gongfu school
and created the Shaolin Zen religion.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crescenta Valley Park, 3904 Dunsmore Ave, La Crescenta, California 910xx – August 4, 2010:
Shaolin Zen, "An American sect of Chinese Chan Buddhism™," has been located in Los Angeles, California since January 2000 and teaching authorized classes hosted by L.A. Parks and Recreation since 2005. Shaolin Zen was founded by Buddha Zhen (Richard Del Connor) in Salt Lake City, Utah, 1994, but had existed within Shaolin Chi Mantis Buddhist Gongfu, (also founded by Richard Del Connor), since 1986 when Richard began teaching his interns of Shaolin Records.
For more information:
Richard Del Connor, Record Producer
Shaolin Zen Not Allowed to Pray at Fair
Buddha Kung Fu was performing at the annual La Crescenta County Fair. Having performed the event for several years, the promoters were familiar with the spirituality and integrity of its founder, Richard Del Connor whose Chinese name is Shen-Lang Zhen which translates to Spirit Wolf of Truth. The head promoter Leslie, asked Buddha Zhen to be the opening Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Buddha Zhen had been promoting Tai Chi Push Hands tournaments and Kung Fu competitions at Crescenta Valley Park. In the tradition of Chinese martial arts, events are often opened with a prayer or blessing. As Buddha Zhen welcomed all the attendees and addressed all the vendors of the fair, "...and will now open this fair with a prayer."
Buddha Zhen noticed Leslie in a panicked expression shaking her head sideways. Surprised, but professional, Buddha Zhen diverted this introduction to a, "I want to wish everyone a nice, beautiful and successful day." BZ noticed Leslie was contented relaxed.
Later, Buddha Zhen spoke with promoter Leslie and discovered that it wasn't the competition between the churches and religions that was her concern, it was the atheists she was concerned about. So, public events are allowed to open with prayers any more.
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Monthly Press Release from Shaolin Records
Editor: Richard Del Connor
Copyright 2010 Shaolin Communications administrated by Shaolin Music at shaolinMUSIC.com
All rights reserved. ASCAP
The shZEN_PR is the official PRESS RELEASE of Shaolin Zen, "An American sect of Chinese Chan Buddhism."
The shZEN_PR is intended for magazine, news, radio, and distributors.
BZ_PR is the Press Release of Buddha Zhen, Zhen Shen-Lang, Spirit Wolf of Truth, founder of:
The BZ_eNEWS newsletter is published monthly and contains much more information than the “Press Releases.”
The BZ_eNEWS is sent to fans, and students, wanting to know as more about the Shaolin Kung Fu Master, Buddha Zhen, an exclusive artist of Shaolin Records.
To view our privacy/anti-spam policy, please visit:
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shaolinINTERACTIVE.com
Founded by Buddha Zhen 2010 |
Buddha Kung Fu Logo
Shaolin Kung Fu + Yang Tai Chi
New curriculum for "Building Buddhas"
Subject of Photo: Buddha Kung Fu Logo
Related Album: Tai Chi Magic 1
Related Story: Building Buddhas in America |
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Large 12' Banner at CV Park
12 Step Tantui of Jing Mo Federation, China
One of 12 Tantui taught each week.
Subject of Photo: CV Park Banner
Related Album: Kung Fu Cowboy PART 1
Related Story: Changed 12 week to 16 week |
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Webpage Screenshot
Online classes of Buddha Kung Fu
Group, Private Lessons, Video Downloads
Subject of Photo: Website homepage
Related Album: Kung Fu Cowboy PART 2
Related Story: Coyote is Buddha Zhen |
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ZEN BUDDHIST PODCAST
Hosted by Buddha Zhen |
Book Cover
First interactive martial arts book
Contains links to hundreds of webpages.
Subject of Photo: Buddha Zhen in Liberty Park
Related Album: Tai Chi Magic 1
Related Story: BZ Homemade Monk Spade |
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CD Cover
First album by Buddha Zhen
Chinese bamboo flutes, pipa, Kung Fu drums.
Subject of Photo: Buddha Zhen in Crane Stance
Related Book: Buddha Kung Fu Student Manual
Related Story: "Masonic Kung Fu" |
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Webpage Screenshot
Buddha Zhen teaches Buddhism to Americans
from shaolinZEN.org CyberTemple
Subject of Photo: Homepage of Website
Related Album: Tai Chi Magic 1
Related Story: "Buddhism Basics of shZEN" |
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Book Cover
Handwritten poetry book rough draft.
LEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY
Subject of Photo: Calligraphy by Coyote
Related Album: L4 Kung Fu Cowboy Part 1
Related Story: Handwritten poetry is liked. |
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CD Cover
American Zen's 4th Album - PART 1
LEVEL 4 = KUNG FU COWBOY
Subject of Photo: Coyote arrives Utah
Related Album: L4 Kung Fu Cowboy Part 1
Related Story: Song, "33 Bass Players" |
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AUTUMN FLAVOURS poetry book
2006 |
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LEVEL 1 = PEACE OF MIND
2005 |
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About Shaolin Records
Shaolin Records is the indepedent record label of Richard Del Connor. Shaolin Records has released vinyl records, cassettes, cassingles, cds, mp3s, mp4s, pdfs, and now sells records online that include much more than just the songs. Webpages, lyrics sheets, pdf books, screenshots, and special release songs are included in the albums created, produced, packaged, and sold on the internet. Since 1992, Shaolin Records has been publishing Kung Fu and Tai Chi books also, in association with parent compay, Shaolin Communications. With the classic rock of America's first Buddhist rock band, American Zen; and the Kung Fu-Tai Chi-Meditation-World Music of Buddha Zhen, Shaolin Records is the indie label where Buddha rocks!
Media Contact:
Richard Del Connor
Record Producer, Shaolin Records
www.shaolinRECORDS.com
About American Zen
American Zen is The Hippy Coyote who fronts the band on flute and electric guitar. Coyote is the "Kung Fu Cowboy" who studies Shaolin Kung Fu, and with his recent record, LEVEL 4 = Kung Fu Cowboy PART 2 has become the world's most astounding musician playing drums, electric bass, slide guitars, electric guitars, flute, harmonica, and a variety of other instruments and percussion. Coyote no longer performs or records acoustic guitar, since losing his Alvarez 12-string on December 3, 2009. However, with hundreds of songs recorded with his acoustic guitar since 1974, Coyote says he prefers his Marshall amplifier and wah-wah pedal now. All songs, lyrics, and poetry are composed by The Hippy Coyote, who has also written the novel, SID'S PLACE, and created the websites for each LEVEL of American Zen's ascent toward Heaven on their Zen Buddhist journey to Nirvana.
Media Contact:
The Hippy Coyote
www.americanZEN.org
About Buddha Zhen
Zhen Shen-Lang "Truth Spirit-Wolf" or Spirit Wolf of Truth (The Chinese always put last name first.)
Buddha Zhen was recognized for his teaching skills while an Advanced Student of Tai Mantis Federation in early 1980s. However, Buddha Zhen, then known as Richard O'Connor, even passed up opportunities to perform with David Carradine, only considering his Shaolin Kung Fu to be a hobby. After moving to Utah in 1991, unable to find work in the record business or movie business, Kung Fu and Tai Chi became the only way for Buddha Zhen to support himself in Utah while being a Mr. Mom to two kids. Shaolin Chi Mantis was founded in 1992 and in 1996 Master Zhen created the Tai Chi Youth nonprofit 501(c)(3) charity organization for troubled youth. Buddha Zhen founded the Buddha Kung Fu school in 2008 which includes the Buddha Tai Chi, Shaolin Kids , and 12 Step 12 Week Kung Fu Bootcamp programs.
Media Contact:
Buddha Zhen
www.BuddhaKungFu.com
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