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Favorite thing: According to legend, Shaolin was founded in the 5th century AD by an Indian monk, Bodhidharma, who preached Chan (Zen) Buddhism. Apparently, for relief between long periods of meditation, Bodhidharma's disciples imitated the natural motions of birds and animals, developing these exercises over the centuries into a form of unarmed combat.
Written Apr 14, 2003
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According to legend, Shaolin was founded in the 5th century AD by an Indian monk, Bodhidharma, who preached Chan (Zen) Buddhism. Apparently, for relief between...
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Song Shan tourist area includes the famous shao lin temple, its pagoda forest, a few smaller temples, some mountains and a heap of people selling things.
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China's most famous martial arts tradition was developed by Buddhist monks at Shàolín Sí, 80km west of Zhèngzhou. Maybe you have seen some Shaolin Monks near where you live, because they travel all......
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