Journey To Shaolin Temple
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Author | : Steve DeMasco |
Publisher | : Black Belt Communications |
Total Pages | : 182 |
Release | : 2001 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 9780897501415 |
Download An American's Journey to the Shaolin Temple Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Tells the story of the author's ascension to 10th-degree Shaolin kempo black belt and his appointment as an honorary ambassador to China's legendary Shaolin Temple. Accompanying rare techniques of more than 350 photos, this book is of interest to various Shaolin enthusiasts.
Author | : Christopher Williams |
Publisher | : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform |
Total Pages | : 150 |
Release | : 2016-08-22 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : 9781535559287 |
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Journey to Shaolin Temple is one man's lucid account of his once-in-a-lifetime trek through China's Henan province. Readers join Williams as he begins his tour in Zhengzhou and moves onto Luoyang and Dengfeng, home of the legendary Shaolin Temple and mystical Mount Song. This captivating tale provides vivid descriptions and dynamic photographs includes the Longmen Grottoes, White Horse Temple and Guan Lin Temple. Text discussions include the Silk Road, Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and the Four Kings of Heaven. Williams also shares his experiences traveling via China's vast transportation systems. Williams opens a window that illuminates the complex layers of Chinese society and civilization and inter-societal issues such as the differences between Mandarin and Cantonese languages. Today's world is becoming smaller and its cultures more interdependent. Williams' timely story illustrates that different cultures and nationalities can and do learn from each other.
Author | : Yongxin (Shi) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2013 |
Genre | : Buddhist monks |
ISBN | : 9787508525037 |
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Author | : Matthew Polly |
Publisher | : Penguin |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2007-02-01 |
Genre | : Biography & Autobiography |
ISBN | : 1101216840 |
Download American Shaolin Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Bill Bryson meets Bruce Lee in this raucously funny story of one scrawny American’s quest to become a kung fu master at China’s legendary Shaolin Temple. Growing up a ninety-pound weakling tormented by bullies in the schoolyards of Kansas, young Matthew Polly dreamed of one day journeying to the Shaolin Temple in China to become the toughest fighter in the world, like Caine in his favorite 1970s TV series, Kung Fu. While in college, Matthew decided the time had come to pursue this quixotic dream before it was too late. Much to the dismay of his parents, he dropped out of Princeton to spend two years training with the legendary sect of monks who invented kung fu and Zen Buddhism. Expecting to find an isolated citadel populated by supernatural ascetics that he’d seen in countless badly dubbed chop-socky flicks, Matthew instead discovered a tacky tourist trap run by Communist party hacks. But the dedicated monks still trained in the rigorous age-old fighting forms—some even practicing the “iron kung fu” discipline, in which intensive training can make various body parts virtually indestructible (even the crotch). As Matthew grew in his knowledge of China and kung fu skill, he would come to represent the Temple in challenge matches and international competitions, and ultimately the monks would accept their new American initiate as close to one of their own as any Westerner had ever become. Laced with humor and illuminated by cultural insight, American Shaolin is an unforgettable coming-of-age tale of one young man’s journey into the ancient art of kung fu—and a funny and poignant portrait of a rapidly changing China.
Author | : David Carradine |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 1993 |
Genre | : Kung fu |
ISBN | : 9780804818285 |
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Carradine shares the knowledge he has obtained through his years of practicin kung fu, and offers advice on healing, nutrition, stance training, stretchin class, self-defense, meditation, and philosophy.
Author | : Meir Shahar |
Publisher | : University of Hawaii Press |
Total Pages | : 298 |
Release | : 2008-01-10 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 0824831101 |
Download The Shaolin Monastery Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This meticulously researched and eminently readable study considers the economic, political, and religious factors that led Shaolin monks to disregard the Buddhist prohibition against violence and instead create fighting techniques that by the 21st century have spread throughout the world.
Author | : Sandy Fussell |
Publisher | : Candlewick Press |
Total Pages | : 273 |
Release | : 2011 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0763657026 |
Download Shaolin Tiger Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
Sensei Ki-Yaga leads the disabled samurai-in-training of the Cockroach Ryu across the Sea of Japan to China, where they study the ways of the Shaolin monks before facing Qing-Shen, a skilled soldier seeking revenge against his former teacher, the Sensei.
Author | : Lenore Look |
Publisher | : Schwartz & Wade |
Total Pages | : 41 |
Release | : 2013-06-25 |
Genre | : Juvenile Fiction |
ISBN | : 0375870016 |
Download Brush of the Gods Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
This gorgeous picture book biography, according to Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, is "a cheerful introduction not only to Wu Daozi, but to the power of inspiration." Who wants to learn calligraphy when your brush is meant for so much more? Wu Daozi (689-758), known as China's greatest painter and alive during the T'ang Dynasty, is the subject of this stunning picture book. When an old monk attempts to teach young Daozi about the ancient art of calligraphy, his brush doesn't want to cooperate. Instead of characters, Daozi's brush drips dancing peonies and flying Buddhas! Soon others are admiring his unbelievable creations on walls around the city, and one day his art comes to life! Little has been written about Daozi, but Look and So masterfully introduce the artist to children.
Author | : Christopher Ford |
Publisher | : Martial Arts Collection |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2023-11-10 |
Genre | : Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | : |
Download Shaolin Temple Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
"Shaolin Temple: The Ancient Heart of Martial Arts" is an exploration of one of the world's most iconic and mysterious martial arts institutions. This book delves deep into the history, philosophy, and practices of the Shaolin Temple, offering readers a window into the ancient traditions of Shaolin Kung Fu and Chan Buddhism. With vivid storytelling and rich insights, it unveils the secrets of Shaolin's legendary monks, their incredible feats, and their profound spiritual journey. Whether you're a martial arts enthusiast, a seeker of wisdom, or simply curious about the Shaolin legacy, this book is a compelling and enlightening read that will leave you inspired and informed. Join us on this extraordinary voyage into the heart of Shaolin. Chapters included: Chapter 1: The Origins of Shaolin Temple Chapter 2: Shaolin Philosophy and Spirituality Chapter 3: Legends and Tales of Shaolin Chapter 4: Shaolin Kung Fu: The Art of Combat Chapter 5: The Shaolin Way of Life Chapter 6: Shaolin in Modern Times
Author | : Andy James |
Publisher | : Simon and Schuster |
Total Pages | : 211 |
Release | : 2004 |
Genre | : Philosophy |
ISBN | : 0861713524 |
Download The Spiritual Legacy of Shaolin Temple Book in PDF, Epub and Kindle
An internationally renowned teacher of Qigong instructor introduces readerso the wisdom of the Shaolin Temple, where Buddhism and Taoism have blendednto interesting new forms and the martial arts were revolutionized. Original.