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A Complete Guide to the Shaolin Eight-Section Brocade
In the depths of winter, when the world lies still and all things wither, it is the season for nourishment and conservation. As the ancients said, “Train through the coldest days of winter and the hottest days of summer,” reminding practitioners to align with the…
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On the Chan Medicine Fasting Therapy of Shaolin Temple
1. Origins Shaolin Temple, located in the Songshan Mountains of Henan, China, has a history spanning over 1,500 years. It is the ancestral seat of Chan (Zen) Buddhism in China and the sacred place where Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch in the direct lineage of the…
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Secrets of Chan Medicine | The Origins of Shaolin Medical Tradition
Shaolin Chan Medicine: A Legacy of 1,500 Years Origin and PhilosophyShaolin Chan Medicine, rooted in the Shaolin Temple on Mount Song, emerged from the fusion of ancient Indian and Chinese medical traditions over more than a millennium. This unique healing system integrates Buddhist meditation (Chan),…
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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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The Miraculous Healing of Shaolin Temple Medicine
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…
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why am I plagued by endless worries? Even chanting scriptures brings no relief!
Master, why am I plagued by endless worries? Even chanting scriptures brings no relief! Answer:The Dharma teaches that afflictions arise not from external events, but from the mind’s attachment. Chanting alone cannot dispel suffering if the heart remains entangled in delusion. Consider these truths: A…
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What is Zen?
Abbot Shifu, what is Zen?Answer: Not indulging in random thoughts is Zen. The Buddha said: “A human life lasts only between breaths.” Question: Master, may you be blessed with peace and joy![Note: Traditional Buddhist greeting] A friend of mine, around 40 years old, has practiced…
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Shaolin Medicine: Where Ancient Medicine Meets Zen Wisdom
For over 1,500 years, since its founding in 495 AD, Shaolin Temple has been more than just a cradle of martial arts. It’s also the guardian of Shaolin Zen Medicine – a unique and authentic treasure of Chinese culture, recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage…
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