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Did the shaolin temple in china train Buddhist monks in martial arts?
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∙ 14y ago
Yes. Many styles drew influence from learning it from Shaolin temple. The style I study, Okinawan Shorin-Ryu has a lot of Chinese influence. In fact, "Shorin" was translated to Japanese from the Chinese word "Shaolin".
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The shaolin temple in china trained Buddhist monks in the martial arts true or false?
In a way. The shaolin temple in china trained the monks living there. Hence they were the shaolin monks not the Buddhist monks. While they both believed in peace and not fighting they were not the same religion.
Who are shaolin priests?
Shaolin priests are ordained Buddhist monks at the Shaolin Temple in Mt. Song of Henan Province, China. There is a religious class and a martial class of monks. The martial monks are famous throughout the world because they are highly proficient in Chinese boxing.
When did Shaolin?
It is a temple in China that is 1500 years old. It is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and kung fu Martial Arts.
When did Shaolin start?
It is a temple in China that is 1500 years old. It is the birthplace of Zen Buddhism and kung fu martial arts.
Where can you find Shaolin monks?
At Shaolin temples. Most are located in China, but there are temples being established throughout the world. Most do not teach martial arts, but teach meditation and the Buddhist way of life.
What is a shaolin monk?
The average person cannot walk in off the street. You can train in martial arts there as a laymen if you are willing to pay the money. However, you must be ordained in the Buddhist religion in order to become a monk there.
What are the Shaolin monks most known for?
The Shaolin Monastery is a Buddhist temple located in Henan province in China. The Shaolin monks are probably most known for their style of kung fu, which has featured significantly in American and Western popular culture.
How martial arts developed?
It Was developed by the Shaolin monks in ancient China.
Can you give me a short answer to how did Chinese martial arts originated?
The yellow emperor is possibly the first person to record a system of martial arts in china around 4000 years ago. Shaolin martial arts originated later around 500-600 ad. A buddhist monk called bodhidharma whislt teaching buddhism in china noticed the monks were weak and lacked stamina so he taught them exercises which became the fore runners of shaolin kung fu.
Are Buddhism temples run by monk who also act as warriors in ancient times?
No. Buddhism is a region of peace and compassion. The only Buddhist monks that practice any martial arts are the Shaolin monks in Shaolin monastery in China. They have been involved with fighting bandits and in some battles in ancient times.
What is the name of the temple where Kung Fu was first taught in china?
Shaolin temple was where kung fu was first introduced.
Where would you find the first temple in china?
The Baima Temple (White Horse Temple) in Luoyang, Henan Province, was the first Buddhist Temple in China.
