- Shaolin kung fu - Wikipedia
Shaolin kung fu (Chinese: 少林功夫; pinyin: Shàolín gōngfū), also called Shaolin Wushu (少林武術; Shǎolín wǔshù), or Shaolin quan (少林拳; Shàolínquán), is the largest and most famous style of kung fu It combines Chan philosophy and martial arts
- Shaolin Temple | History, Description, Facts | Britannica
The Shaolin Temple, the construction of which began in 495 under the orders of the Wei emperor Xiaowendi, bears testimony to his success It was from here that Indian scriptures were translated into Chinese and the precepts of Zen Buddhism formed
- A Brief History of the Shaolin Temple and Kung Fu - TripSavvy
Shaolin Temple's history dates back over 1,500 years to its establishment as a place of Buddhist learning on Mount Shan in Henan province
- Ultimate Shaolin Temple Travel Guide | Shaolin Monastery Dengfeng, China
Shaolin Temple (Shaolinsi, 少林寺) is as a pivotal Buddhist temple in China Renowned worldwide for its Shaolin Kung Fu, rich Zen Buddhism culture, and its portrayal in numerous films, TV series, and documentaries, Shaolin Temple offers an unforgettable experience
- THE MEANING AND PURPOSE OF SHAOLIN KUNGFU - Wong Kiew-kit
Shaolin Kungfu is the style of martial art first developed at the Shaolin Monastery in China, and is now practised by many people in various parts of the world irrespective of race, culture and religion
- Tracing the Roots of Shaolin Kung Fu Back to Ancient China
Shaolin kung fu is not the oldest martial art or even the oldest in China (that distinction likely goes to Shuai Jiao), but it is the most widespread Monastic life involved long periods of meditation; to counteract the potential negative effects of sitting still for long periods (e g blood clots in the legs), martial arts were introduced as a
- The Legend of Shaolin Monk Warriors - ThoughtCo
Discover the history of the monks of China's Shaolin Monastery, known for their fighting prowess, particularly in their own style of kung fu
- Shaolin Kung Fu Martial Arts History
Shaolin Kung Fu (also known as Shaolin Quan, or Chinese Wushu) is one of the largest and oldest styles of martial arts Its origins can be traced back to the Shaolin temple in Henan Province, where it evolved over a period of 1500 years
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