The 18 Movements of Shaolin

Shi Xing Hong, 32nd generation Shaolin warrior monk and member/founder of the International Chan Wu Federation, presents to us on this instructional project the 18basic movements that constitute the essence of Shaolin Kung Fu. Considered the most important to grasp on the road to mastery and practiced as much by new students as by the more experienced, these movements are related to the forms. They are a kind of combination line of offensive and defensive elements from which the Kung Fu Chan form comes, the first step toward acquiring other skills that will allow us to feel the different energies, Chi, the power of the warrior Arts of Shaolin.

Workshop di Shaolin con SHI XING HONG

Workshop di Shaolin tenuto appositamente per Kataklò dal Maestro SHI XING HONG con la collaborazione degli insegnanti VALTER CARBONI e WALTER GJERGJA della Scuola Shaolin WuShu Guan Italy

Shi Bo Shi Xing Hong - Wushu Kung Fu - prima parte ( inglese )

Shi Bo Shi Xing Hong - Wushu Kung Fu - seconda parte ( Inglese )

Dharma wheel tibetan scripts

The Wheel of Dharma,
The original Buddhist symbol,
representing the turning/teaching of the truth/Dharma.
Here depicted seated on an open lotus flower of purity.
Please visit related tibetan scripts
source:http://inkessential.blogspot.com/

Ba duan Jin

Ba Duan Jin
“Shaolin Baduanjin” is one of the earliest gongfu [forms] that was practiced by Shaolin Temple monks. It is said as early as in the Tang Dynasty, Lingqui a famous monk of Shaolin Temple was good at Baduanjin and lived to be 109.
In the Song Dynasty, Monk Fuju compiled Baduanjin into a gongfu manual. Baduanjin has the functions of stimulating blood circulation and causing muscles and joints to relax, regulating vital energy and blood promoting metabolism. Practicing Baduanjin permanently can make one healthy and strong and dispel pestilence or illness and you can have long life.
Shaolin Kung Fu - Ba Duan Jin (八段锦)
Intro

Empty mind-shaolin warrior

The paths of the Nine Hand Seals

Qi-Gong and Kuji-in
Qi-Gong, specialized in Kuji-In. As we do not pretend we hold the keys to the universe, we are affirmative about our competence and experience in specialized subjects. Qi-Gong (also Chi-Gong) is the art of mastering the flow of energy in the body, the mind and the spirit (Qi = energy, Gong = practice). Kuji-in is a ritual practice of Buddhist origins that enhances the human experience, leads to the development of psychic abilities, and will eventually bring you closer to your personal truth. Visualization helper, this video is an inspirational guide to the inner visualization of the first kuji-in (RIN) using the Sanskrit pronunciation of the mantras (Female and Male voice/model available). The Maha Technique is a basic approach to spiritual empowerment, adapted to our modern age. Maha created this technique for everyone to use and empower, giving everyone a kick-start in acquiring tangible and accessible spiritual tools to better face today’s challenges. Although it takes at least 2 months of daily practice, a few minutes a day, to empower the technique, afterwards, the user is capable of encouraging his body to heal faster, get out of minor depression or mood swings, generates energy and spiritual protection circles, and many other useful effects. The abilities of all holistic healers are dramatically increased.

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Source: http://www.kujiin.com/

Zhi-Wisdom

Zhi, or wisdom, was brought into the ethic standard system by Confucius. The saint defined the personality of "the wise" as "a wise man free from perplexities". The real man of wisdom shall not only be able to distinguish truth from falsehood, but also be rational and sane; he shall never get perplexed in front of profits or different paths. That is to say, the wisdom concerns not only one person's ability and aptitude, but also his moral cultivation. Only those who know about destiny, manners, speeches and people would be truly "free from perplexities".
Knowing destiny means seeing into poverty and prosperity and keeping a peaceful mind whether in adversity or prosperity. Manners refer to social codes of conduct and shared social order that restricted one's conducts. Knowing manners makes one aware of how to give and take, act appropriately and easily make a living in society. Knowing speeches refers to being a good speaker and a good listener. Knowing people makes one able to recognize and recommend the virtuous and talented.Confucius also pointed out that the acquisition of "wisdom" lies in learning. Wisdom can be obtained from both books and life.

Source:http://history.cultural-china.com/en/165History973.html

Sun tzu-Art of war

The Art of War
Laying Plans
Waging War
Attack by Stratagem
Tactical Dispositions
Energy
Weak Points and Strong
Maneuvering
Variation in Tactics
The Army on the March
Terrain
The Nine Situations
The Attack by Fire
The Use of Spies
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Source:http://suntzusaid.com/

Zen Masters

The Master in Zen is not a Master over others, but a Master of himself. His every gesture and his every word, reflect his enlightened state. He has no desire that anythingshould be other than the way it is. His disciples/pupils/student gather around him-not follow him-but to soak up his Presence, And be inspired by his example. In his eyes they find their own truth reflected, and in his silence they fall more easily, into the silence of their own being. The Master welcomes the disciples-not because he wants to lead them-but because: he has so much to share. Note for the Student/Disciple(the -not yet- enlightened-ones):
Masters do'nt teach the truth, for there is no way to teach it.It is a 'transmission' beyond scriptures, beyond words!It is an energy expressed trough him/her...
(The Master).
You have to approach the Master with Great Love,
with Great trust,with an Open Heart!

you are not aware who you are.
He is aware WHO HE IS,
He is aware WHO YOU ARE!

If you can find such a Master You are Blessed!!! If you cannot,keep on searching,searching... learning from teachers and'would-be Masters'! Students are like caterpillars! Unaware that they may become a Butterfly. Caterpillars are Bodhisattvas.And all Bodhisattvas are Caterpillars. A Bodhisattva means:one who can become a Butterfly, who can become a Buddha,who is Buddha in the seed, in Essence... The Master/Disciple Relationship, is a relationship between:a Caterpillar and a Butterfly, a friendship between...a Caterpillar and a Butterfly.
The Butterfly cannot prove that, the Caterpillar can become Butterfly-there is no logical way-but: the Butterfly can 'Provoke'-a longing in the caterpillar-that it is possible!

Tao Practice

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Here you will find a wide variety of information regarding the Tao Practice.
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White lotus video

A short animated guide to Buddhist breath meditation, using the metaphor of an opening lotus. The narration was adapted from a talk given by Ajahn Brahm, a popular Buddhist teacher, author and abbot of Serpentine monastery, Perth.
Anapanasati (mindfulness of breathing) - this is the same meditation method he used to gain enlightenment, and is same method used by millions of Buddhists today.
Video: http://sunyatanamaskar.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/the-jewel-in-the-heart-of-the-lotus/
Source: http://glennmarshall.wordpress.com/2008/09/12/the-jewel-in-the-heart-of-the-lotus/

Medicine Buddha

Medicine Buddha is the King of Healing.
This image I dedicate to all who seek along life in remission -

Cancer Free . . .
Invoke the following mantra, the sound which is the name of the Medicine Buddha. (The Medicine Buddha is blue coloured like the sky because his knowledge is all-pervading. The Medicine Buddha has the power of aspiration so if you intuitively image the Medicine Buddha you well share that power as well.) The sound alone may benefit people with many different conditions of disease:

TA YA TA / OM BE KAN DZE / BE KAN DZEMA /HA BE KAN DZE /

RA DZA SA MUNG GA TE / SO HA

This image was originally found at the Virtual Thangka Gallery and it is also dedicated to the long life of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lama Zopa Rinpoche,Lama Tenzin Osel Rinpoche and to the healthand well-being of all sentient beings

Source: http://www.therisingsun.ca/monthly_prayer.htm

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9Dragons

The (9) dragons:
To the Chinese, the Imperial Dragon or Lung, is considered to be the primary of four benevolent spiritual animals,the other three being the phoenix, the unicorn and the tortoise. Having unrivaled wizdom and power the dragon symbolized the Emperors of China themselves, who were actually called dragons.The dragons of China and Japan are almost exclusively benevolent mythological creatures. In fact they are so different in nature from Western Dragons that it may be more reasonable to consider them as dissimilar creatures, rather than as the same creature interpreted differently.In Chinese mythology, the dragon was revered in several different ways. Although the Imperial dragon is infinitely more powerful than the tiger in myth, a well used Chinese idiom to describe equal rivals (often in modern sports) is "Dragon versus Tiger." In Chinese martial arts, "Dragon style" is used to describe styles of fighting based more on understanding movement, while "Tiger style" is based on brute strength and memorization of techniques.
The Dragon, or Leung, in Chinese, represents nobility, creativity,and strength. It is the Yang within Yang symbol, the strongest of the I Ching hexagrams, the symbol of the Emperor, and often seen as a symbol of China itself. Unlike their Western cousins, Chinese Dragons have a pretty good reputation. In Feng Shui the Dragon is a ‘celestial’ animal and its direction is East.
The Chinese dragon is a mythical creature. It is also sometimes translated as "Oriental Dragon" because it also appears in other East Asian cultures. Usually depicted as a long, snake-like creature with numerous claws, it has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art. It is also the embodiment of the concept of yang and associated with the weather as the bringer of rain and water in general.
"There are nine major types of Chinese dragons. These include the horned dragon, the winged dragon, the celestial dragon (which supports and protects the mansions of the gods), the spiritual dragon which generates wind and rain for the benefit of mankind), the dragon of hidden treasures (which keeps guard over concealed wealth), the coiling dragon (which lives in water), and the yellow dragon (which once emerged from water and presented the legendary Emperor Fu Shi with the elements of writing)."

Ways to see the dragon:
Gnostics: "The way through all things."
Alchemy: "A winged dragon - the volatile elements"
Without wings - the fixed elements."
Chinese: "The spirit of the way"' bringing eternal change.
Guardian of the 'Flaming Pearl"
symbol of spiritual perfection and powerful amulet of luck.

Shadowdragon-Lord Zero

UNDER THE RAYS OF THE MOON

UNDER THE EVER SO GENTLE MOON RAYS
I SIT AND WONDER
ABOUT WHAT COULD BE
IF THIS WORLD WAS PERFECT
AND IF IT WAS
WHO WOULD GENTLY EMBRACE MY SPIRIT
A SELECT FEW ENTER MY MIND
WHEN THIS QUESTION IS ASKED TO MYSELF
BUT THERES ONE
THAT CAUSES ME TO LEVITATE
BRIEFLY FREEING ME FROM THE COLD SHACKLES OF DESTINY
BUT THE BARRIERS OF TRUTH AND LOGIC
KEEPS US SEPERATED
KEEPING ME FROM SHOUTING THE LOVE I HAVE FOR HER
FROM THE ROOFTOPS
I EVEN TRIED TO COMPLETELY DISTANCE MYSELF
FROM HER
DUE TO THE PAINFUL REVELATION
BUT TO NO AVAIL
FOR HER PRESENCE IS MAGNETIC TO ME
SO I'LL PUT MY FAITH IN HER
AND KEEP HER STRONG
WHILE TRYING TO HEAL
HOPING FOR THE THE DAY
WE CAN FLY AWAY TOGETHER
-Z-
Source: http://www.myspace.com/shadowdragonzero

Shi Gong-Shi De Yang

SHI DE YANG

Grand Master, Shaolin monk of the 31st generation, Shi De Yang is globally considered one of the greatest present exponents of real Shaolin martial arts and Chan Buddhism.The closest disciple of Shi Suxi for almost 30 years, Shi De Yang is one of few Shaolin Masters of recent generations to have studied in a profound manner all 'tre treasures of Shaolin' (Chan, Kung Fu WuShu, traditional medicine). This traditional knowledge, aptitude to studying and teaching, exceptional martial abilities and philosophical vision, have allowed him to have some of the more prominent roles in the Temple, from head of the warrior monks to history researcher, from philosophy teacher to director of traditional Kung Fu WuShu studies

Books and documentaries have been made about him, however despite the international fame Shi De Yang continues to reside in the proximity of Shaolin temple, absorbed in his studies and teaching. To the activities at the Temple Shi De Yang has for some years added the management of his external school, which welcomes several hundred young students, often very poor, to whom he offers a study program that includes Kung Fu WuShu and Chan.
Shi De Yang has also conducted numerous international teaching and demonstration tours to promote Shaolin culture. He regularly travels to the USA, France and Hungary, to visit his Shaolin brothers now living abroad, and collaborates with the school Shaolin WuShu Guan Italy, where he travels every year for several weeks to visit his disciples

Source: http://emptymindfilms.com/

Watch Empty mind video:

http://www.youtube.com/user/emptymindfilms

Watch You tube video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AzJOz4w_Hzs

Read article written by Walter Gjergja

(Shi Xing Mi, 32nd generation Shaolin Disciple):

http://www.shaolin-wushu.it/article1.pdf

Source: http://www.shideyang.com/

Sutra show -Bulletin Article

Sutra- Voorstelling van Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

'Working and creating in China is like seeking another part of myself – a part which is still unknown,' states Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. In this new project, the choreographer pursues his quest for a 'work/world' open to the most diverse cultures, which he explores in order to find temporary answers to his existential questions. In Sutra, he surrounds himself with seventeen Buddhist monks from the Shaolin temple – experts in martial arts – whose precision and sparing movements he appreciates, as well as their original perception of space and the body as a unit. Following Zero Degrees, created and performed by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui and Akram Khan, English artist Antony Gormley proposes a new scenography for Sutra, which highlights his interest in the body and its place
– at times solitary – in a volume or in emptiness.



Monks practice their moves for Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui's Sutra. Photograph: Anthony Jiang Nan The legendary skills of the Shaolin monks have for years thrilled and fascinated the innovative Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui. He has been a fan of Bruce Lee from childhood. Yet, when he thought about creating a work with the monks, it was less their kung fu prowess he wanted to explore than its underlying philosophy: the inspiration the monks draw from the world around them, their capacity to identify with other living creatures and their perception of themselves as a conduit for universal energy and transformation.There was a personal motive for his project, too. Cherkaoui's career has recently gathered an extraordinary momentum: having separated from his mentor Alain Platel, of the Ghent dance company Les Ballets C de la B, he had begun running his own troupe, as well as touring with Akram Khan in their acclaimed duet, Zero Degrees. But success had also brought creative fatigue, and Cherkaoui needed to pause and take stock. When he started this project, he was, he says, looking for "a new way of expressing myself, a new place to be". As these extracts from his diary show, he found it in China - in the remote mountain temple of the Shaolin monks. JM

Video's:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_cMBDeIGAE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvO5D0Kk5mE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlR20QB2s2I&feature=related