SHAOLIN CULTURE

Shaolin Medicine

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

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

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

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) - 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 - 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...