Shaolin is not only Kungfu. It is a culture. Mr. Zhao Puchu said: “Buddhism is a culture.” Shaolin is part of traditional Chinese culture, including Chan, martial arts, medicine and others. Then Shaolin Kungfu is the most important part of Shaolin culture. Shaolin culture has been inherited over thousands of years with a profound historical background. Shaolin Kungfu has also been inherited generation by generation, continuing developing and shaping the Chinese treasure, which is esteemed by people around the world. (From Words of Chan by Shi Yongxin)
Buddhism focuses on beneficence. Most practitioners have a gentle, soft personality and peaceful mind, which is an important part of Buddhism nurturing body and soul, and also is one reason of life extension for prominent monks. Monastics are disillusioned with the mortal world and indifferent to fame and wealth. They behave gently, generously and tolerantly in terms of behavior and emotion. According to theoretical relation of modern humans, they have a good interpersonal relationship and could are optimistic towards life. Therefore there is a close connection between noble character and the science of health preservation. In Buddhism, “the humane live long lives” means a kindly disposition and width in treat will have a good karma. Buddhism believes that the cause of life extension is benevolence meanwhile karma received is mental calm. (From Shaolin Encyclopedia)
China is in a historical period of the great social transformation, which is a a tough test for Buddhism in the world. If we compare the modernization to the tide, Buddhism will be like a boat. We have to face the tide and control the direction, knowing what we should and shouldn’t do. Only in this way, we could firmly sail on the waves. The rising tides raise the boat rather than be washed away. Buddhism, out of world and in the world, is just like a boat, its half into-half out of the water. For these fundamental relations, we need to stay awake. (From Words of Chan by Shi Yongxin)
The creation of Chan Buddhism sufficiently integrated into the essence of traditional Chinese culture and went into their advantages of Taoism and Confucianism, then developing the Chinese Buddhism. Similarly, its Chan boxing insists on its new enlightenment and new creation with the feature that all rivers run into sea. (From Words of Chan by Shi Yongxin)
Preserving a great spirit means mind-practicing, requiring Buddhist disciples compassion, humanity and ego-less as well as continually setting yourself from the bondage of your psychology confusion. Modern science has very profound elaboration of psychology’s influence on human health. Regulating physical health by psychological adjustment has become an important treatment. In fact, Buddhism has very rich theory and practice experiences in the psychological treatment. To a certain degree, 12 classics of the Buddhist Tripitaka are the very psychotherapy to treat a mountain of cares for sentient beings. The Buddhist history of more than two thousand years, to some extent, is also a history to treat psychological illness. (From Shaolin Temple Encyclopedia)
Practicing Kungfu is a profession. Martial arts is the foundation and Kungfu lies in youself. Practicing Kungfu has to be firm or solid: basic skills, sets, attack and defence as well as Kungfu, working steadily. The orderly Kungfu practice can change disorderly. Chan is the root and Kungfu lies in your heart. You must contemplate from your heart. Kungfu can’t be superb until finding your true self. (From Words of Chan by Shi Yongxin)
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