Shaolin monks have been devoted to research, creation, and continuous development and perfecting of Shaolin Kung Fu. The main pillars of Shaolin culture are Chan Buddhism (禅; 禪; chán), martial arts ( …

Dec 15, 2025 · The Shaolin Temple sits on the slopes of Mount Song, one of the five sacred mountains of China. The original temple structure was simple, but with each succeeding dynasty it became …

Jun 21, 2025 · Shaolin kung fu, or Shaolinquan is one of the oldest extant styles of martial arts and one of the most influential. It has existed since the 6th century CE as a means of self-defense and …

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 …

Today, Shaolin Temple is synonymous with China’s cultural heritage. Its influence extends worldwide, serving as a beacon of Buddhism and a symbol of the integration of martial arts, spirituality, and …

Sep 22, 2025 · China's Shaolin Temple is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and Shaolin Kung Fu. Explore its ancient sacred wonders, watch the Kung Fu show, learn about the monks.

May 1, 2025 · The Shaolin Monastery is the most famous temple in China, renown for its kung fu fighting Shaolin monks. With amazing feats of strength, flexibility, and pain-endurance, the Shaolin have …

Mar 5, 2019 · Shaolin: concise overview of its context and key ideas, why it matters in early Buddhist dialogues, plus links for deeper study. More details inside.

“Shaolin,” the Mandarin word for “young (or new) forest” refers to the young trees that were replanted by the Emperor’s gardeners when it was cleared to build the temple.

The Shaolin Monastery or Shaolin Temple (Chinese: 少林寺; pinyin: Shàolínsì), is a Chan Buddhist temple at Song Shan in Zhengzhou City, Henan Province, of what is now the People's Republic of …