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“Peace and Blessings”: The Compassionate Greeting in Shaolin Culture
At dawn, Mount Shaoshi is veiled in a delicate mist as Shaolin monks begin their day’s practice, stepping through morning dew to the rhythm of temple bells. Whenever they meet, they join their palms in anjali (a traditional Buddhist gesture of respect) and exchange the…
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What Is Martial Zen?
Let the Ancient Wisdom of Shaolin Illuminate Modern Life “Martial Zen” — three simple words that contain a profound path of life transformation. For many, the phrase may seem mysterious, but to those who truly appreciate Eastern wisdom, especially Shaolin culture, it’s far more than…
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What Does It Truly Mean to Let Go? How to Achieve Inner Freedom Through Shaolin Culture
In life, we are often trapped by various worries and attachments. Whether it is an inability to let go of the past or fear of the future, our minds feel burdened and heavy. The Buddhist teaching often speaks of “letting go,” but what does true…
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Why Learn Meditation? How to Meditate?
In the bustling world of the five desires and six sensory dusts, modern people are overwhelmed daily by external challenges and inner chaos. Meditation, or seated Zen (Zazen), is an ancient, effective practice that offers a pathway to peace and insight. But why should we…
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Shaolin’s Qigong breathing decompression secret technique teaches you how to relieve stress
The ancient art of Qigong breathing from Shaolin Temple offers profound wisdom for modern stress relief. Amid the morning mist of Mount Song’s Shaoshi Peak, monks begin their day in seated meditation, their breath flowing like a gentle stream, harmonizing body and spirit. This seemingly…
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The Sleep Wisdom of Shaolin Temple
In the rhythmic tolling of morning bells and evening drums at Shaolin Temple lies a treasured cultivation practice passed down through generations of monks—the Zen-inspired Sleep Method. This ancient wisdom, blending sleep meditation with deep relaxation techniques, transcends mere rest, embodying a profound spiritual discipline.…
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Do monastics experience anxiety?
Amidst the morning bells and evening drums of Shaolin Temple, we often see the masters with serene expressions and composed steps. They seem untouched by worldly troubles, perpetually maintaining inner peace. Yet, do monastics experience anxiety? This question may lead us deeper into the essence of…
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【Chan Story】The Shortcut and the Dead End
An old physician took in two apprentices. Half a year passed, yet he had not taught them any medical skills, only having them read medical texts and identify herbs. Secretly observing the two, he noticed that the elder apprentice was honest and diligent, neither arrogant…
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【Chan Story】Weeding the Mind
A young man came to the temple seeking ordination. The abbot asked him why, and he replied, “Life is too painful.” When the abbot inquired further about the source of his pain, the young man said, “When I see others doing better than me, I…
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【Chan Story】Letting Go and Gaining
In the temple lived two brothers in faith, Liaofan and Liaochen. At the break of dawn, they would go out to beg for alms, returning only when the stars filled the sky. Later, only Liaofan continued to go out daily, while Liaochen bought large quantities…
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