Shaolin to take orphans as disciples
Posted at Dec 12, 03 in Shaolin Temple News

Warrior monks of China's famed Shaolin Temple are going to take orphans as disciples.
The temple will select about 50 to 100 children from a total of 1,000 orphans jointly being helped by the Henan Provincial Consolidated Benevolent Association and Shaolin Temple.

The temple will provide them shelter and education, as well as its centuries old martial arts skills and Buddhism.

A non-profit charity organization is being set up in Shaolin toprovide shelters and study opportunities for homeless children.