Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple, in the region of Song Mountain, Dengfeng City, Henan Province, is reputed to be 'the Number One Temple under Heaven'. The temple is the cradle of the Chinese Zen Buddhism and the Shaolin Martial Arts such as Shaolin Cudgel. One can see wild flowers and pines on the mountain. With birds singing and a brook spattering, a beautiful scene full of life and vitality is revealed to the visitors.Shaolin Temple embraces many exciting attractions, such as the Hall of Heavenly Kings (Tianwangdian), the Mahavira Hall (Daxiongbaodian), the Pagoda Forest, the Dharma Cave and the Shaolin Temple Martial Art Training Center. Visitors may follow the virtual guide about the Shaolin Temple.It was built in the 19th year during the reign of Emperor Taihe in the Northern Wei Dynasty (495 AD). Emperor Xiaowen, Yuanhong gave an edict to build for settling an Indian ...Details > >Shaolin Temple Gallery
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Shaolin Temple abbot publishes Kung-fu magazines Shi Yongxin, abbot of the famous Shaolin Temple, the holy place for Kung-fu fans worldwide, has published a 31-volume collection of Kong-fu magazines ...Details > > | Shaolin monks not to attend Olympic kung fu competition Despite the announcement that Wushu, known in the West as kung fu, would be showcased alongside the Beijing Olympics, Shaolin Temple, Chinas most reno...Details > > |
People diplomacy, Shaolin style DENGFENG, Henan Province: Shaolin Temple monks are finding a new stage to build fame and demonstrate their influence - people-to-people diplomacy betw...Details > > | Shaolin Temple selects Kung Fu star globally The 2007 K-Star Global Chinese King Fu Star TV Competition was launched recently in Beijing. Competition arenas were set up in America, Australia, Bri...Details > > |
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