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Learn about the origins and development of Shaolin Monastery, the birthplace of Chan Buddhism and the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu. Explore its architecture, art, medicine, and global influence as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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- Origin of the Shaolin Temple. Legend says that around 480 CE a wandering Buddhist teacher came to China from India, known as Buddhabhadra, Batuo or Fotuo in Chinese.
- Shaolin in the Sui and Early Tang Eras. Around 600, Emperor Wendi of the new Sui Dynasty, who was a committed Buddhist himself despite his Confucianism court, awarded Shaolin a 1,400-acre estate plus the right to grind grain with a water mill.
- The Tang to Ming Transition and Golden Age. In 841, the Tang Emperor Wuzong feared the power of the Buddhists so he razed almost all of the temples in his empire and had the monks defrocked or even killed.
- Shaolin in the Early Modern and Qing Era. In 1641, rebel leader Li Zicheng destroyed the monastic army, sacked Shaolin and killed or drove away from the monks before going on to take Beijing in 1644, ending the Ming Dynasty.
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Shaolin kung fu (Chinese: 少林功夫; pinyin: Shǎolín gōngfū), also called Shaolin Wushu (少林武術; Shǎolín wǔshù), or Shaolin quan (少林拳; Shàolínquán), is the largest and most famous style of kung fu. It combines Zen philosophy and martial arts. It was developed in the Shaolin Temple in Henan, China during its 1500-year ...
The Shaolin Temple in Henan Province, China has a history stretching back more than 15,000 years. Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe...more.
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Aug 15, 2024 · Shaolin Temple, Buddhist monastery in Henan province, China, that was founded in 495. In 464 an Indian monk named Bada, the 28th successor in a line of religious leaders that could be traced back to Buddha, arrived in China to spread Buddhist teachings.
Learn about the origins, evolution, and global influence of the Shaolin warrior monks, who combine Buddhism and Kung Fu. Discover their role in defending the temple, their impact on film and pop culture, and their challenges and criticisms in the modern era.
