The Miraculous Healing of Shaolin Temple Medicine​​

Shaolin Temple Medicine (Shaolin Yi Xue) is a profound system of healing that integrates Buddhist wisdom, martial arts cultivation, and traditional Chinese medicine. For over 1,500 years, Shaolin monks have preserved and refined this ancient medical tradition, which treats not only the body but also the mind and spirit.

​​1. The Origins of Shaolin Medicine​​

According to legend, the foundation of Shaolin healing arts was laid by ​​Bodhidharma (Da Mo)​​, the First Patriarch of Zen Buddhism. When he arrived at Shaolin Temple in the 6th century, he found the monks weak from prolonged meditation. To strengthen them, he taught ​​Yi Jin Jing (Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic)​​ and ​​Xi Sui Jing (Marrow-Cleansing Classic)​​, which became the basis of Shaolin Kung Fu and medicine.

“A healthy body supports a clear mind;
A clear mind awakens wisdom.”

​​2. The Three Pillars of Shaolin Healing​​

Shaolin Medicine operates on three levels:

• ​​Physical Healing (治身, Zhi Shen)​​
  • Uses herbal remedies, acupuncture, bone-setting (Die Da), and Qi Gong therapy.
  • Famous formulas like Shaolin Trauma Ointment and Golden Monk Tea have been passed down for centuries.
• ​​Mental Cultivation (治心, Zhi Xin)​​
  • Meditation (Chan Ding) and mindfulness practices calm the mind and regulate emotions.
  • The principle: “Illness arises from the mind; healing begins with the mind.”
• ​​Spiritual Liberation (治性, Zhi Xing)​​
  • Zen teachings help patients transcend suffering by realizing the impermanent nature of the body.
  • As the Diamond Sutra states: “All conditioned phenomena are like dreams, illusions, bubbles, shadows.”

​​3. The Miracles of Shaolin Medicine​​

Countless stories attest to its effectiveness:

• ​​Healing Broken Bones in Days​​
  • Shaolin monks use secret bone-setting techniques that accelerate recovery far beyond modern medicine.
• ​​Curing Chronic Diseases with Herbs​​
  • Formulas like “Return to Youth Elixir” (还童丹) are said to restore vitality and longevity.
• ​​Qi Emission Therapy (发气疗法)​​
  • Advanced monks can direct Qi (life energy) to heal injuries and illnesses without physical contact.

​​4. Shaolin Medicine in the Modern World​​

Today, ​​Shaolin Temple’s Medicine Center​​ continues this legacy:

• ​​Global Clinics​​ – Shaolin healing methods are taught in Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
• ​​Scientific Validation​​ – Studies confirm the efficacy of Shaolin herbal medicine in pain relief and immune enhancement.
• ​​Holistic Approach​​ – Unlike Western medicine, Shaolin healing treats the root cause, not just symptoms.

​​5. The Ultimate Healing: Enlightenment​​

The highest purpose of Shaolin Medicine is not just curing disease but awakening the practitioner to ​​Buddha-nature​​.

“To heal the body is good,
To heal the mind is better,
But to heal the soul is supreme.”

May all beings benefit from this ancient wisdom. Amitabha.