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The Shaolin Monk Diet: Light, Balanced, and Energizing
In the tranquil mornings of ancient temples nestled in high mountains, before the temple bells ring, Shaolin monks have already risen to wash, meditate, and sit in stillness. A day of spiritual practice begins with a simple bowl of porridge or rice. Though eating is…
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When is the Best Time to Visit Shaolin?
“A mountain need not be high; it is famous so long as there is a deity on it. A lake need not be deep; it has supernatural power so long as there is a dragon in it.” If you ask me when is the best…
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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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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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About Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple, founded in 495 CE at the foot of Mount Song in China’s Henan Province, is world-renowned as the birthplace of Chan (Zen) Buddhism and Shaolin martial arts. With over 1,500 years of history, it has served as a sacred center of spiritual practice,…
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