Shaolin Kungfu is one of the most influential genres of Chinese martial art, named after the Shaolin Temple. The Inventor of Zen, Indian Monk Tamo invented martial art of Shaolin. The essence of Shaolin Kungfu is "Outer" and "Inner" exercises. For modern martial arts like Kickboxing, Boxing, Krav Maga, Shaolin Monks thought that are outer parts of martial arts, that are kinds of physical exercises; but in order to meditate into a higher position of Samadhi, people should practice Zen as well. Shaolin Kungfu involves various methods of fighting techniques, consisting of barehanded boxing and weaponry combat. But it is quite different from performances we've seen on television. The origin of Shaolin Kungfu was used in battle fields, in 7th century Armed monks joined the army of Li Shimin the Great (like Julius Caesar in Europe), and in 16th century when Japanese pirates invaded Chinese costal region, 40 Elite Japanese Samurais beaten over 3000 Chinese militias in Zhejiang, Shaolin Temple sent 18 monks to the battlefield and finally vanquished those pirates.
Shaolin Kungfu is one of the most influential genres of Chinese martial art, named after the Shaolin Temple. The Inventor of Zen, Indian Monk Tamo invented martial art of Shaolin. The essence of Shaolin Kungfu is "Outer" and "Inner" exercises. For modern martial arts like Kickboxing, Boxing, Krav Maga, Shaolin Monks thought that are outer parts of martial arts, that are kinds of physical exercises; but in order to meditate into a higher position of Samadhi, people should practice Zen as well. Shaolin Kungfu involves various methods of fighting techniques, consisting of barehanded boxing and weaponry combat. But it is quite different from performances we've seen on television. The origin of Shaolin Kungfu was used in battle fields, in 7th century Armed monks joined the army of Li Shimin the Great (like Julius Caesar in Europe), and in 16th century when Japanese pirates invaded Chinese costal region, 40 Elite Japanese Samurais beaten over 3000 Chinese militias in Zhejiang, Shaolin Temple sent 18 monks to the battlefield and finally vanquished those pirates.
A good travel souvenir for families since the beads means fortune in Buddhism.
A kind of specialty in Mount Song.
At the hill root of Mount Song, Songyang Academy is one of the 4 academies in ancient China. This academy was built in 484 A.D and rebuilt in 16th century, as a Confucianism academy that cultivates scholars. But Confucianists often going to Shaolin Temple for brainstorming at that time, so it is also became a tradition that Confucianism and Buddhism merging on ideals.
Bow, Sword, broadsword, axe, pike, spear, mace, and Shaolin sticks ... all kinds of Shaolin weapons could be bought there. But except for sticks they are hard to be checked when taking a plane.
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Best Time
April to October offers the mildest weather.
Transportation
Major high-speed rail hub connecting all provinces.
Payments
Alipay is widely accepted even in small stalls.
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