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| | Shaolin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The Shaolin temples (Chinese: 少林寺; pinyin: Shàolínsì; literally "Young Forest Temple") are an order of Chinese Buddhist monasteries famed for their long association with Chán (Japanese: Zen) Buddhism and martial arts and are perhaps the Buddhist monasteries best known in the West. | | | Bodhidharma's ministry at Shaolin formed the basis for what would later be called the Zen or, in China, Chán (both terms derive from the Sanskrit term Dhyana, which means meditation) school of Buddhism. | | | A story relates that Bodhidharma was initially refused entry to the Shaolin Temple, and was admitted only after sitting in meditation facing a wall in a nearby cave for nine years. |
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| | Temple - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | In Judaism, the Temple in Jerusalem (Hebrew: בית המקדש, Beit ha Mikdash, literally "House of the Temple") on Temple Mount in Jerusalem was the center of ancient Judaism and the most important holy site in the religion. | | | A temple is a structure reserved for religious or spiritual activities, such as prayer and sacrifice, or analogous rites (as in masonry). | | | A Hindu temple is variously called a mandir (Hindi), a kovil (Tamil), and an gudi/devalayam/kovela (Telugu). |
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| | Luoyang,Regent Tour China |
| | Shaolin Temple, a Sacred Place of Wushu and Chan Buddhism | | | In 527, the Indian monk Bodhidharma came to China and settled at Shaolin Temple, where he began to preach Chan (Zen), a form of Buddhism originating in India. | | | It is said that Hui Neng, the sixth abbot of the Shaolin Temple, took a cypress sapling in his alms bowl from Guangdong Province and planted it in front of the main hall of the Temple of the Founder of Chan when he returned to the Shaolin Temple to pay homage to Buddha. |
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| | Shaolin Temple |
| | Shaolin Temple is the wellspring of Zen Buddhism and home to the renowned "fighting monks" who inspired the 1970s television series Kung Fu. | | | Shaolin's dual identity as Buddhist holy place and money machine says much about the economic pragmatism that rules China today and also about the romantic images some foreigners still hold about a nation whose mystery continues to slip away. | | | But "I want to learn more before I work." Nearly 15 centuries ago, an Indian monk named Bodhidharma came to Shaolin and began teaching a form of Buddhism that became known as Zen. |
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| | shaolin history @ shaolin.com |
| | The Shaolin philosophy is one that started from Buddhism and later adopted many Taoist principles to become a new sect. | | | Thus even though a temple may have been Taoist or Buddhist at first, once it became Shaolin, it was a member of a new order, an amalgamation of the prevailing Chinese philosophies of the time. | | | Consequently, the Shaolin monks lacked the physical and mental stamina needed to perform even the most basic of Buddhist meditation practices. |
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| | Lamka Shaolin Disciple's Union>>>>>Shaolin Temple Description |
| | This is not the main temple, but a disciple and student area for daily meditation. | | | Above the disciples were the masters, who were accorded status as full monks of the temple. | | | Shaolin had their heroes and villains, ascetic priests and political rebels, devout celibates and prolific parents. |
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| | Shaolin Gongfu's fame came out of the fame of the Temple, of which stood out in the world of Chan (Zen) Buddhist religion due to the magnificent Gongfu. | | | The Shaolin Temple, as the mother of many offspring, has stood like a seaworthy and storm worthy bastion of spiritual value in a sea of change. | | | During the reign of Wanli of the Ming Dynasty, Chen Yuanzhe, a disciple of the Shaolin Temple, spread Shaolin Gongfu throughout Japan. |
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| | Shaolin Temple and Shaolin history |
| | The Shaolin temple was build for an Indian Buddhist monk called Bhurdha. | | | The followers of Bodhidharma honored him by giving him the title of the founder of the Way of Dhyana (Chanzong in Chinese) and the Shaolin Monastic Order or called Him Shaolin Luohan which means the Saint of Shaolin after creating the 18 Lohan Arts known as Luohan Shiba Shou. | | | The 3rd year of Xiao Chang era of northern Wei, namely 527 AD, one other Indian monk, the famous Bodhidharma came to the China to propagate Da Cheng Buddhism, the Great vehicle of Buddhism or Mahayana. |
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| | Shaolin Temple |
| | In the past, Shaolin was first known as a religious court and Buddhist school. | | | Barefoot Zen: The Shaolin Roots of Kung Fu and Karate | | | The Spiritual Legacy of Shaolin Temple : Buddhism, Daoism, and the Energetic Arts |
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| | Shaolin Kung Fu History |
| | Upon gaining entrance to Shaolin, Ta Mo (as he was now called by the Chinese) saw that the monks were weak and unable to perform the rigorous meditations he expected that Buddhist Monks should be practicing. | | | It was/is a much larger temple than the one in Henan and served as the second main temple in times where Henan was destroyed or occupied by other than Buddhists and Shaolin. | | | A beautiful artork from after the time of the mings shows the destruction of the Shaolin Temple and the killing of the monks. |
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| | shaolin temple, China Tour |
| | Built in 495, the temple was originally designed to house Batuo, a celebrated Indian monk, who, after many years of spreading Buddhism, was later known as Fo Tuo, or Grand Monk. | | | In 537, another famous Indian monk, Boddhidharma, settled in the temple, and as legend has it, created a sort of primitive bare-hand combat routine called “xingyi boxing” after he had sat meditating in a cave for nine years. | | | Every morning as a new fleet of buses unloads tourists at the Shaolin temple, Li Yaojin thinks wistfully about the peaceful days two decades ago when he first arrived as a Buddhist novice. |
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| | USATODAY.com - China's Shaolin Temple fights for name |
| | Shaolin Temple, built in 496 in the foothills of sacred Mount Songshan, is widely considered the birthplace of Shaolin Boxing, a unique combination of Buddhism and Chinese martial arts that evolved into "gongfu," or kung fu. | | | With the claw of international commerce at its door, the Buddhist temple with the martial-arts tradition made famous by dozens of kung fu movies is fighting back — and not with its hands and feet — to safeguard the Shaolin trademark from opportunistic marketeers. | | | And abroad, a spot check by the agency on five continents found 117 items that use the name Shaolin — all without consulting the temple. |
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http://www.usatoday.com/money/2002-09-25-kung-fu-trademark_x.htm
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| | The Beginning of the Shaolin Temple |
| | Because of the Chan Sect and the Shaolin Monks embraced the Buddhist faith, they accepted many others since the Chan Sect tolerates everything but killing, robbing, looting and sex. | | | Emperor Wen Di during the Sui Dynasty gave Shaolin 1, 648 acres of land because monasterial economies expanded due to the court's interest in Buddhism. | | | There, he taught his new disciples a new school of Buddhism, the Chan Sect, which differs from Hinayana since it adapts more to the Chinese culture. |
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| | Shaolin Kung Fu and Shaolin Temple, China Highlights Travel |
| | The Shaolin school is very popular in secular society with a myriad of followers. | | | By the beginning of the Qing dynasty there were ten branch Temples of the Shaolin in China. | | | Shaolin monks Zhi Cao, Hui Yang, and Tan Zong took the side of Li and helped him catch the latter's nephew Wang Renze to force the self-appointed emperor to surrender. |
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http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/kungfu/shaolin_kungfu.htm
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| | Shaolin Temple (1976) |
| | Although Shaolin Temple is the first modern telling of the temple's destruction and features a fine cast and lots of action, the film, like every other film on the same topic cannot be considered the definitive Shaolin Temple experience. | | | Premise: SB's epic telling of the legendary burning of Shaolin Temple and the kung fu heroes who trained there and fought to protect it is brought to life by Chang Cheh and a cast of all-stars. | | | A more realistic portrayal of events would do the existing Shaolin Temples justice, but would be hard-pressed to be anymore entertaining than Chang Cheh's version. |
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http://www.kungfucinema.com/reviews/shaolintemple1976.htm
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| | Independent Lens . SHAOLIN ULYSSES: Kungfu Monks in America . The Monks PBS |
| | Shi Guolin became a monk of the Shaolin Temple at age 17 and subsequently became the leader of the martial monks in the ‘80s and ‘90s. | | | He currently teaches kungfu and Buddhism at his Flushing temple and is active in the Chinese and Buddhist community there. | | | He is planning to come to Las Vegas where Shaolin disciple Rich Russell is opening a Shaolin kungfu school in the near future. |
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http://www.pbs.org/independentlens/shaolinulysses/monks.html
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| | Shaolin Temple |
| | Shaolin Temple is probably the most famous temple in China, not only because of its long history and its role in Chinese Buddhism, | | | Emperor Xiaowen was a believer of Buddhism so he decided to build the temple in the Songshan Mountains to house Batuo, who translated many Buddhist works and had a few hundred followers there. | | | Damo (Bodhidharma), the legendary Indian monk, came to Shaolin in 517, who was the creator of Chinese Zen. |
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http://shaolin-temple.gungfu.com
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| | Shaolin Forum - Shaolin 'Temple' Roodepoort RSA |
| | A temple is first and foremost a place of worship. | | | Both are on a purely volenteer basis (nobody is forced or coerced to join as priests or monks). | | | I went to the Chinese festival this year at the buddist temple and it was wonderful. |
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| | Shaolin Wheel Of Life Monks Temple Wushu Retreat |
| | For over fifteen hundred years the Shaolin Monks from China's Henan Province have applied the discipline of martial arts as a unique manifestation of their religion. | | | In the early years immediately following the founding of the Shaolin Temple in 495 AD, the first Soldier Monks created a set of eighteen different fighting actions - the original Kung Fu - which utilised all parts of their bodies. | | | These were combined with the use of various weapons made from simple farming tools and were initially a means of providing daily exercise and as a form of meditation. |
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| | Shaolin Temple |
| | The Eighteen Lohan Qi Gong exercises of the Shaolin Temple were handed down by the ex-monk Choy Fook to Chan Heung and are still taught in the present Choy Li Fut Kung Fu system. | | | Around 520 to 535 A.D. the famous monk Bodhidharma, also known as Da Mo, traveled from India to the kingdom of Wei to spread Chan (Zen) Buddhism. | | | Bodhidharma spent nine years practicing meditation in a cave near the temple. |
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| | Kung Fu New Orleans - Shaolin-Do New Orleans, Kung Fu & Tai Chi |
| | In truth, the students of Shaolin Do are limited only by their level of dedication and perseverance. | | | A passing monk rescued the newborn and presented him to the Shaolin Masters. | | | They evacuated the Temple, removed all of its valuable artwork and books, and set fire to the temple themselves. |
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| | USA Shaolin Temple - Shaolin Martial Arts and Chan Buddhism |
| | Students come to the USA Shaolin Temple from all around the world to learn and grow from traditional Shaolin training. | | | During this historic time, we need the support of everyone who recognizes the Temple's power to promote peace and harmony throughout the world by encouraging people to use their individual and collective chi (energy) productively in all aspects of their lives. | | | Upon completion of the New Temple, visitors from all around the world will have access to the training and philosophy of the Shaolin tradition. |
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| | China Monk Shaolin Information |
| | A Shaolin monk warrior from China's Songshan Shaolin Temple performs Hard Qi kungfu named "Lying On Spears" during a kungfu show world tour in... | | | of a Buddhist monk (the same Buddhist vows that any monk, Shaolin or not must take and follow... | | | A Shaolin monk warrior from China's Songshan Shaolin Temple performs |
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| | Shaolin Temple |
| | Absent in this picture, are the usual crowds of Chinese who travel from all over the country to make a visit to their much revered Shaolin Temple. | | | A procession on one of the holy days inside the Temple. | | | Not fun being the only foreigner in a place like this at a time like this....And not just your typical day at Shaolin. |
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| | Kung Fu Master At Songshan Shaolin Temple, Henan Province |
| | He became Master Xing Du, to hold a 32rd Generation Title of Shaolin Buddhist Monks. | | | The disciplines and techniques of Shaolin Kung Fu, taught and practiced at a Buddhist Monastery in Henan Province attracts many students, and in 1991 these included one named Du Guo Bin. | | | Master Xing Du in his Buddhist College Clothes demonstrates the Zhui Xin Gan Yu, Kung Fu position, at the Shaolin Temple. |
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| | Forum / Library - A new South African "Shaolin Temple:...? |
| | If Shi Yan Ming is an accredited Shoalin Layman Monk with certification from the Shoalin Temple in China, can he appoint a disciple to run a Shoalin Temple outside of China and can this Temple claim to have authorized affiliation to the Original Shoalin Temple and from the Abbott. | | | Is this Shoalin Temple SA in South Africa then a real Shoalin Temple and can they claim to be such. | | | Shi Yan Ming never became Shi Yong Xin's disciple, but that doesn't negate his being 'Shaolin.' Obviously he prefers to do his own thing, and I'd like to see the person who comes to tell him his temple is not a 'Shaolin Temple'- so basically I wouldn't dwell on 'officialness.' |
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| | Shaolin gongfu, Shaolin Martial Arts Academy, shaolin kungfu, China shaolin martial arts, Northern China Shaolin, ... |
| | He joined the Shao Lin temple when he was age 12 to become a wu shu monk in the southern Wu Dang temple, and stayed there till he was 21 years of age, then joined the army. | | | Che about his sifu, who's office is located next to the Song Shan mountain temple, since no Shao lin monks are allowed to teach students in the Song shan temple itself any longer (for the past couple of decades), according to the government's rules. | | | The fighting monks who are teaching at the academy now are grandmaster Shi de yuan, a 65-year old layman monk who was the personal bodyguard of Chairman Mao for one year at age 25, when he was in the chinese special army. |
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| | Supporting Documents To Our Tradition |
| | It was in another temple, there, that they completely revamped — and renamed their original styles — all except Jee Shin Shim Shee, that is, who stuck with the traditional Shaolin system. | | | Some 110 monks died, but 18 were protected by the Buddha's answer to their prayers, a large yellow curtain to keep the flames from them. | | | As the story goes, five monks, called the Five Ancestors escaped from the Shao-lin Temple during its destruction by government troops. |
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| | Shaolin Temple |
| | The Order of Shaolin Ch'an, founded in 520 C.E. by the Indian monk Tamo, is a branch of Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism dedicated to the study of nature and humanity's place in our world. | | | Today, the Order continues to preserve and perpetuate Shaolin teachings from its headquarters near Portland, Oregon. | | | This website represents a part of the Order's mission and responsibility to perpetuate the teachings of Shaolin philosophy, tradition, and martial practices. |
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| | Shaolin Temple (1982) |
| | Premise: After his father is killed by a warlord, a young man joins Shaolin Temple. | | | With the aid of twelve fellow monks, he vows to defend Shaolin while seeking revenge. | | | Notes: This is a remastered re-release from Mei Ah with improved audio and video quality. |
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| | Amazon.com: Shaolin Temple 2: Kids From Shaolin (1984): DVD |
| | Not only will you see Shaolin Style here but also another one. | | | The differences keep them apart and this suits well some riff raffs who want to steal the daughters and money from the wealthier family. | | | Note: This item is only available from third-party sellers (see all offers). |
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| | Shaolin Temple UK |
| | Shaolin Temple UK Welcome to Shaolin Temple UK Shaolin Temple China |
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| | Shaolin Temple |
| | On a hill above the forest was a giant Buddha statue representing Bodidarma- the monk from India that established the temple and sat staring at a rock for 9 years to reach enlightenment. | | | I’ve heard rumors about this but I guess I had to see it to understand it. | | | We were basically the only ones there except for a few other straggling tourists and the monks that lived and worked there. |
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| | ShaoLin Temple ÉÙÁÖËÂ |
| | Get to know the mystery of ShaoLin Temple, full of wisdom and knowledge on wushu, especially Shaolin Wushu with a list of interesting topics, selections from other websites, a pen pal colume,and free gifts too....... |
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| | Siu lam ji (1976) |
| | The students are all chosen on the basis of their willingness to kneel outside on the temple steps for days at a time, without eating, drinking or resting, to show their dedication. | | | User Comments: All-Star Kung Fu Epic about the final days of Shaolin Temple (more) | | | It tells the story of the final months of the Shaolin Temple, culminating in a raid by Manchu warriors and the burning of the temple. |
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| | Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province |
| | According to a 1,000-year-old tradition, it was at Shaolin that the founder of Zen Buddhism, the 6th-century monk Boddhidharma, preached and meditated until his death. | | | The monastery grew larger and richer during the Sui, Tang and later dynasties. | | | Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province -- Page 1 |
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| | Kungfu Magazine-2002
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| | High-Flying Soldier Monks Amaze in Shaolin: Wheel of Life. | | | (The Wild, Wacky World of) The 7th Shaolin Temple International Festival. | | | Hip Hop and the Dharma-Shi Guolin's Disciple Jamel Brown Brings it All Together. |
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| | Shaolin Temple Overseas Headquarters : Home |
| | The sacred mission of the Shaolin Temple Overseas Headquarters is to propagate and proliferate Shaolin's traditional culture by providing the unique "Unity of Chan and Body" way of teaching. | | | The Shaolin Temple represents one of the most cherished facets of traditional Chinese culture. | | | The Shaolin Temple Overseas Headquarters is the official subsidiary branch of the legendary Shaolin Temple at Song Mountain in China. |
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| | cityonfire.com The Shaolin Temple |
| | All of the fightscenes are really outstanding, except for the final scene in which Jet kills the bad guy (ah duuuhhh....) rather easily, which is fairly short. | | | This is also a Mainland China production (which was 3 years in total production time), so the viewer gets to see the REAL shaolin temple, as well as some other beautiful scenery. | | | Plot: Based on a legend from Shaolin Temple folklore, Jet Lee plays a vengeful youth, Chieh Yuan, who joins the Shaolin Temple in order to acquire the necessary skills to fight a vicious warlord who murdered his father. |
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| | The Official Jet Li Website |
| | Cantonese: Siu Lam Ji Mandarin: Shao3 Lin2 Si4 | | | Plot: A young boy (Jet Li) escaping from a slave camp is taken in by the monks of the Shaolin Temple. | | | There, he learns martial arts in order to take revenge on the traitorous general who killed his father. |
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| | The Epoch Times :: Shaolin Temple Restoration Planned |
| | The temple has suffered destruction at the hands of war many, many times, and this restoration is an attempt to return Shaolin Temple to its original splendor, said Shaolin Temple abbot Shi Yongxin, while speaking with the Beijing Evening Paper. | | | Structures around the temple which were built or modified with styles different from the temple’s overall form will be restored as well, said Shi Yongxin. | | | Shi Yongxin noted that Shaolin Temple, being one of no more than ten Song Dynasty edifices left standing, has been constructed in a truly grand fashion, but painted delicately. |
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| | Shaolin Wushu, Shaolin Encyclopedia |
| | Shi De Qian was born in Henan, China, at the foothill of the Shaolin Temple. | | | written by Shi De Qian of the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China | | | He became a disciple of Shaolin as a child, were he learned martial arts from Master Shaun-Shu Siashi (Pictured in Blue Robes: |
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| | ShaoLin Temple |
| | It should be noted that this lineage does not begin wih ShaoLin's founder, Ta Mo. Multiple schools are emerged from Ta Mo. These were all formalized into one school by the eminent monk Fu Yu Hui Ju. |
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| | A Glimpse of the World: Shaolin Temple |
| | The boys loved it, getting a kick (ha ha) in particular from the demonstrations of the temple’s masters, hanging out with the abbot, who heads the temple, and visiting some of the many extraordinarily large kung fu schools that line the road leading to the temple. | | | As promised folks, I’ve posted the pictures from Dengfeng, in Henan Province, where we visited the Shaolin Temple. | | | With no further ado, I’ll point you to the Shaolin pictures. |
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