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Interested in Shaolin Monasteries? Read on!

Steps

1. 1 It's time to read!
   • The first step is to study all the information that is available to you about monks. You must understand that Shaolin philosophy is not about fighting. Monks study kung fu not for the sake of battles, but for the sake of developing self-discipline, for the sake of the beauty of precise movements, for the sake of harmony with the world around them. There are many books that teach you about Eastern philosophy, Buddhism and meditation. If there are no kung fu sections where you live, find practice with videos of tai chi - moving meditation.
2. 2 Visit a Shaolin Monastery!
   • Shaolin temples exist not only in China, but also in other countries. For example, in America there are several official temples approved by the main Shaolin monastery, which is located in the Chinese province of Henan. The monks in these temples were trained in Shaolin in China.
3. 3 Study Buddhism.
   • Shaolin is the birthplace of such schools of Buddhism as Chan Buddhism and Zen Buddhism. Some Shaolin monasteries also support Taoism, especially in southern China. All Shaolin monasteries, except for the temple on Emeishan, adhere to the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha and the Eightfold Path. In Shaolin philosophy, meditation is as important as developing the body through rigorous training.
4. 4 Take action!
   • You don't have to live in a monastery to be a Shaolin follower. It is enough to follow the Shaolin laws. The first of them reads “It is forbidden for a student to harm any living being. Respect every life, because every life is important. " Shaolin promotes the development of mind, spirit and body, which can be achieved through meditation, training and following the Four Shaolin Treasures: the Four Noble Truths of the Buddha, the Eightfold Path, the Five Shaolin Values ​​(peace, love, harmony, compassion and kindness) and the Shaolin Dogamatam.