This book includes:
1. The origin of Shaolin Kung Fu; (1) Buddhist reform gave rise to Zen; (2) Zen is the soil for the growth of Kung Fu; (3) Kung Fu originated from the purpose of protecting temples;
2. Brief introduction to the founder of Shaolin Kung Fu; (1) Bhattaga and his disciples; (2) Bodhidharma, the founder of Zen Buddhism;
3. The historical development of Shaolin Kung Fu; (1) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu when the temple was built; (2) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu in the Sui Dynasty; (3) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu in the Tang Dynasty; (4) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu in the Jin and Yuan Dynasties; (5) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu in the Ming Dynasty; (6) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu in the Qing Dynasty; (7) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu during the Republic of China; (8) The development of Shaolin Kung Fu in New China;
4. The theory and thought of Shaolin Kung Fu; (1) The cultural connotation of Shaolin Kung Fu; (2) The technical system of Shaolin Kung Fu; (3) The ideological connotation of Shaolin Kung Fu; (4) The spiritual essence of Shaolin Kung Fu; (5) The philosophical significance of Shaolin Kung Fu; (6) The ideal and true meaning of Shaolin Kung Fu; (7) The technical style of Shaolin Kung Fu, etc.
Reader comments
This book gave me a deeper understanding of Shaolin Kung Fu! It not only tells the history and development of Shaolin Kung Fu, but also explores its theories and ideas. I especially like the part about Kung Fu techniques and styles in the book, which makes me feel the unique charm of Shaolin Kung Fu. Moreover, the author's way of explanation is very easy to understand, just like chatting with a friend, making it easy to understand.
This book gave me a deeper understanding of Shaolin Kung Fu! It not only tells the history and development of Shaolin Kung Fu, but also explores its theories and ideas. I especially like the part about Kung Fu techniques and styles in the book, which makes me feel the unique charm of Shaolin Kung Fu. Moreover, the author's way of explanation is very easy to understand, just like chatting with a friend, making it easy to understand.