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Yes, Buddhist Shaolin monks are celibate. They are also abstain from eating meat and alcohol. They are also bound not to kill any living creatures.

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How martial arts developed?

It Was developed by the Shaolin monks in ancient China.


What is real Kung Fu?

Kung fu comes from China. Shaolin monks teach real kung fu there.


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 does the six dot tattoo on Shaolin Monks mean?

Those are not tatoos. Those are scars from the burning of incense. The Mahayana Buddhist monks (especially the Chinese monks) burn their scalp with 6, 9 or 12 incense sticks for three purposes: 1. to give up the insistance about their bodies 2. to make an offering to Buddha 3. to cleanse their "bad karma" that they've created in their "previous lives."


Is southern shoalin better than northern shaolin?

You watched that Shaw Brothers movie didn't you? In case you didn't, I think its called "Invincible Shaolin," in which northern monks kill southern ones, or are tricked into killing them, and then southern monks seek revenge. In actual history, it is in fact the southern Shaolin temple which had the better win reccord, reason being southern China had a much larger popuation, and with it a larger talent pool. The effectiveness of either branch of Shaolin Kung Fu, as with all martial arts, is dependent mostly on the practitioner's own willpower, age, purity of heart and mind, and the guidance they receive more than anything. True some styles are more effective than others, but even a practical, relatively easy to learn method of fighting such as MMA for example will be ineffective if the practitioner is weak willed.

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When did the shaolin monks finish?

Shaolin monks are still around today. if you go to the shaolin monastery in china then you'll see that there are plenty of monks.


Who are the shaolin monks?

The shaolin monks are people who are trained at kung fu they are also buddists


Are there any shaolin monks that are not Chinese?

Yes there are. There are monks that train at branches of the shaolin temple in their own country


Where do shaolin monks live?

Shaolin monks live in Shaolin temples. These were traditionally found only in China, but now there are some in other countries, such as the U.S.


Can shaolin priests marry?

In theory, true Buddhist Shaolin monks are supposed to be celibate. Hence, they do not eat meat, have sex, marry, have kids, drink alcohol, hoard riches, or kill living creatures. They are supposed to renounce all worldly possessions and needs.


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.


What five creatures do the shaolin monks imitate?

There are many different styles of kung fu, the Shaolin monks: * Dragon * Tiger * White Crane * Monkey * Cobra


Can you hack Mortal Kombat shaolin monks for ps2?

no


What do the Shaolin Monks eat?

They are vegeterian, maybe vegan!


Are there girl shaolin monks?

Yes, they are known as nuns.


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.