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Shaolin Animal Style Kung Fu – Tiger, Dragon & Crane Forms Explained
“Follow the rhythms of nature and return to your true mind; within each strike dwells the quiet essence of Chan.” Shaolin Kung Fu is renowned not only for its formidable combat skills but also for its deep dialogue with the natural world. Ancient monks did…
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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…