SHAOLIN CULTURE

Shaolin Medicine
Shaolin Temple: A Legacy Beyond Martial Arts In the morning mist of Mount Song, an elderly monk crouches between rocky crevices, delicately picking a humble herb. He does not practice...
Shaolin Medicine
Shaolin Temple: A Legacy Beyond Martial Arts In the morning mist of Mount Song, an elderly monk crouches between rocky crevices, delicately picking a humble herb. He does not practice...

Chan Arts
Chan Arts: The Silent Expression of the Mind In Shaolin, art is not for show—it’s a reflection of the inner world. If the heart is restless, the brush won’t move;...
Chan Arts
Chan Arts: The Silent Expression of the Mind In Shaolin, art is not for show—it’s a reflection of the inner world. If the heart is restless, the brush won’t move;...

Chan of Shaolin
The Soul of Shaolin Lies Not in the Fist—But in Chan The morning bell tolls over the misty slopes of Mount Song. A monk walks slowly along a stone path,...
Chan of Shaolin
The Soul of Shaolin Lies Not in the Fist—But in Chan The morning bell tolls over the misty slopes of Mount Song. A monk walks slowly along a stone path,...

Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu: The Enduring Power of Motion and Stillness Atop Mount Song, before the morning bell tolls, a group of monks begins their daily practice. The wind stirs their...
Shaolin Kung Fu
Shaolin Kung Fu: The Enduring Power of Motion and Stillness Atop Mount Song, before the morning bell tolls, a group of monks begins their daily practice. The wind stirs their...

The Hall of Great Enlightenment (Dache Hall) - 大徹堂
The Hall of Great Enlightenment (Dache Hall) – The Spiritual Sanctuary of Shaolin’s Millennial Discipline In the northeast corner of Shaolin Temple’s main compound stands a solemn and majestic structure—the...
The Hall of Great Enlightenment (Dache Hall) - 大徹堂
The Hall of Great Enlightenment (Dache Hall) – The Spiritual Sanctuary of Shaolin’s Millennial Discipline In the northeast corner of Shaolin Temple’s main compound stands a solemn and majestic structure—the...

Shaolin Pharmacy - 少林藥局
Shaolin Pharmacy: A Millennium of Medical Heritage In 1217 AD, Venerable Master Zhilong of Shaolin Temple established the Shaolin Pharmacy, pioneering the tradition of Buddhist monastic medical institutions in China....
Shaolin Pharmacy - 少林藥局
Shaolin Pharmacy: A Millennium of Medical Heritage In 1217 AD, Venerable Master Zhilong of Shaolin Temple established the Shaolin Pharmacy, pioneering the tradition of Buddhist monastic medical institutions in China....
Sutra Library - 藏經閣
The Scripture Depository: Treasury of Millennial Buddhist Wisdom Historical Evolution The Scripture Depository, also known as the Dharma Hall, is situated along the central axis behind the Mahavira Hall. Originally...
Sutra Library - 藏經閣
The Scripture Depository: Treasury of Millennial Buddhist Wisdom Historical Evolution The Scripture Depository, also known as the Dharma Hall, is situated along the central axis behind the Mahavira Hall. Originally...
Bell Tower - 鐘樓
The Bell Tower of Shaolin Temple: A Millennium of Legends in the Chime of Bells Standing southeast of the Mahavira Hall, the Bell Tower bears witness to over 700 years...
Bell Tower - 鐘樓
The Bell Tower of Shaolin Temple: A Millennium of Legends in the Chime of Bells Standing southeast of the Mahavira Hall, the Bell Tower bears witness to over 700 years...