Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies
Oakland Based Wellness Temple
Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies is a Temple focused on spiritual and wellness studies. Formerly known as the Shaolin Buddhist Temple and Education Foundation, originally founded in 2006 by monks from the Shaolin Monastery In China, we have expanded our organization to include a broader spectrum of education.
Being enriched and infused with the culture, flow, and history of Oakland, Deep Root serves a wide and culturally diverse community. We house and support programs, including Spiritual, Personal and Career Development, Meditation, Kung Fu, Qigong, Dance, and other wellness arts.
Mission
Enriching our community and world with enlightenment studies from the spiritual, martial, and mental wellness arts. Creating a learning environment for the enrichment and healthy transmission of treasured and timeless information.
Leadership
Kelli Pilkinton
Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Head trainer Wholistic Studies
Board Member
Sheldon Callahan
Executive Director
Head Instructor
Koren Pilkinton
Treasurer
Board Member
Staff
Shereel Washington
PR and Social Media
Head of Move: Spirit Rhythm Program
Gus Gates
Co-Director: King Kong Palm Program
Ron Sia
Co-Director: King Kong Palm Program
Interns
Carla Briggs
Software Development Intern
Luis Ramirez
Software Development Intern
Brian McCall Lopez
Software Development Intern
Programs
Shaolin Life
Martial Studies program of Shaolin Kung Fu, Meditation, Qi Gong, and Tai Chi.
Move: Spirit & Rhythm
Comprehensive Cultural Dance Program, Hawaiian Islands, and the African Diaspora.
Temple and School
The Deep Root is our Temple and Cultural Community Center curated by the Deep Root Center for Spiritual Studies(501c3), which focuses on the deepening and disseminating Spiritual, Martial and Wellness arts. We host a learning environment for the community and teachers of these arts with the healthy transmission of timeless treasured information.
