Category: Discovering Shaolin

On April 17, 2025, UNESCO announced the new inscriptions to the Memory of the World Register. China’s nomination “Shaolin Temple Stele Collection (566–1990)” was successfully inscribed! This signifies that this treasured library of stone inscriptions, comprising 499 precious stone steles spanning 1424 years (from the…

In the movie Avatar, the Tree of Souls in Pandora is the most sacred place for the Na’vi people. Its powerful magnetic field serves as a spiritual conduit connecting them to Eywa, the planetary consciousness. Similarly, in the mystical birthplace of Zen Buddhism and the…

Imagine a 1,500-year-old temple where monks practice not just silent meditation, but also fluid yet powerful martial arts. This is Shaolin Kung Fu—a living art born in China’s Songshan Mountains, seamlessly weaving Buddhist faith, Zen wisdom, and ancient combat into one profound tradition. Its spirit…

When dawn mist veils Mount Shaoshi, the monastery bell startles crows from ancient pines. Few pilgrims know this sanctuary of Zen and Kung Fu began with an Indian weaver’s fateful encounter with an emperor. Chapter 1: The Weaver’s Sutra — Buddhabhadra’s Journey Luoyang, 495 AD.…

Intro: Explore China’s 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple – the cradle of Zen Buddhism and legendary Kung Fu. Discover its history, culture, and practical travel tips. Location: Where Serenity Meets Mountains 📍 In: Dengfeng City, Central China’s Henan Province ✨ Why unique: Tucked between sacred Mount Taishi…