The Heart of Shaolin brings Shaolin Temple and life there today to into focus. What makes Shaolin Kung Fu so special that it has spread around the globe? What is life like today for the monks, students, and others at this 1500-year-old temple? Like the rest of the world, Shaolin Temple, its monks, and practices are changing as quickly as the Internet. Technology and contemporary life experienced by those involved with the temple will be looked at in the documentary. The film follows several individuals who study and live at the Shaolin Temple; stories rooted in modern life and the temple's culture and traditions.