Shaolin's 1st Golden Era started with the ascension to the throne of the Tang Dynasty son who they saved. The second Golden era of Shaolin came during the Tank Dynasty through efforts of the 13 Shaolin Soldier Monks and then there was the time of the Ming Dynasty and possibly others. Now with the full force of the Chinese Government behind them we can hope that a new golden era for Shaolin is starting. We have the privilege to see a new beginning