Dengfeng Shaolin Temple, Luoyang, Henan. Shaolin Temple, in the region of Song Mountain, Dengfeng City, Henan Province, is reputed to be 'the Number One Temple under Heaven'. Included on UNESCO's World Cultural & Natural Heritage List in 2. 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 Martial Art Training Center. Visitors may follow the virtual guide to visit the temple. First we see the Shanmen Hall. Hung on its top is a tablet reading 'Shaolin Temple'. The tablet was inscribed by the Emperor Kangxi (1. Welcome to the homepage of the Northern China Si Ping City Shao Lin Martial Arts Academy. SHAOLIN THE BLOOD MISSION AKA: Shaolin: The Blood Mission; Four Shaolin Temples; The Fourth Largest Shaolin Temple Region 0 (ALL REGION PLAY / NO REGION CODE) - NTSC. In 1901 boxer rebellion was the beginning of the end for the Shaolin temples. Qing Dynasty (1. 64. Under the stairs of the hall crouches two stone lions made in the Ming Dynasty (1. The hall enshrines the Maitreya Buddha. Two sides of the corridor behind the hall's gate are paved with inscriptions on stone steles made during several different dynasties. Next we arrive at the Hall of Heavenly Kings. The gate of the hall is guarded by two figures depicting Vajra (Buddhist warrior attendants). Inside the hall are figures of the Four Heavenly Kings who are responsible for inspecting peoples' behavior, helping the troubled, and blessing the people. Then we come to the Mahavira Hall. The complex's center is right before your eyes. Both important celebrations and regular prayers are held here. Buddhist Arhats stand along the eastern and the southern walls of the hall. Buddhas of the Middle, East and West are enshrined in this hall, respectively Sakyamuni Buddha, Pharmacist Buddha and Amitabha Buddha. Figures of Kingnaro (the founder of Shaolin Cudgel) and Dharma (the founder of Chinese Zen Buddhism) stand beside those three Buddhas, a placement which is very different from other Mahavira Halls. At the feet of the pillars in this Mahavira Hall are stone lions that are more than one meter (about 3. On the ground there are about 5. It is said that they are the footprints left by monks when they practiced Shaolin Martial Arts. Unexpectedly, we come to the Pagoda Forest, a graveyard for Buddhist dignitaries through the ages. On average, the pagodas are less than 1. The layer and the shape of a pagoda depend on many factors, such as one's Buddhist status, attainment and prestige during his lifetime. The Pagoda Forest here is the largest of China's pagoda complexes. Outside the Shaolin Temple we continue walking to the northwest, and then we will take a look at two monasteries, named the Ancestor's Monastery and the Second Ancestor's Monastery. The first monastery is built by a Dharma's disciple to commemorate Dharma'snine years of meditation in a cave. It has a big hall supported by 1. The second monastery is a nursing home of the second ancestor Huike who cut his left arm in order to show his sincerity to study Buddhism from Dharma. In front of the monastery are four springs created by Dharma to help Huike to fetch water easily. They are called 'Spring Zhuoxi' and each has its own distinctive flavor. Shaolin Kung Fu (Chinese. Warrior monks participated in at least four battles. Four Elders: Chief Elder, West Hall Elder, Rear Hall Elder, and Hall Elder. Usually these positions are taken by senior monks to assist the abbot with temple affairs. Watch Shaolin: The Blood Mission official movie trailer in HD. Four Shaolin Temples Trailer. The Fourth Largest Shaolin Temple Trailer. International Releases Dates. The cave we see next is the Dharma Cave. In this cave Dharma patiently faced the wall and meditated for 9 years. Finally, he reached the immortal spiritual state and created the Buddhist Zen. The cave is seven meters deep (about 2. Many stone inscriptions are carved on both its sides. There is a Meditating Stone in the cave. It is said Dharma's shadow was reflected upon the stone and embedded on it because of the long time of his meditation facing the wall. Unfortunately the stone was ruined during the war. After passing the Dharma Cave, we come to the Buddhist Living Quarters for transient monks. It is on the south bank of the Shaoxi River opposite the temple. First built in 1. Ming Dynasty, it was repaired in the Qing Dynasty. The quarters are noted for the simple and distinctive design. It collapsed in 1. The Shaolin Temple Wushu (Martial Arts) Training Center comes last. Its perfect scenery makes it an ideal place for practicing the Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin monks have been practicing Kung Fu for over 1,5. The system was invented by Dharma who taught the monks basic methods to improve their health and defend themselves. The Martial art performance shows the true Chinese Shaolin Kung Fu. For example, Tong Zi Gong, performed by teenagers, is a kind of martial art to train one's flexibility and strength. Martial Arts Four gentlemen from the Fighting Fraternity come to Shaolin. The Shaolin Temples disciples witness. Silver Hermit from Shaolin Temple - part 3. Shaolin Temple franchises out kung-fu monks China's Shaolin Monastery, famed for its monks’ expertise at Kung fu, is to take over four other Buddhist. In a word, Shaolin Temple is worthy of a visit. It will give you a better understanding of Chinese Buddhism and the Chinese martial arts. Transportation: From Dengfeng: By Bus: Take bus no. Xi Shi Li Pu Station and then change frequent bus from Dengfeng to Shaolin.* Visitors need to wave at the driver to stop. By Taxi: It costs around CNY3. From Zhengzhou: Take regular bus from Zhengzhou Central Bus Station (located on the East Square of Zhengzhou Railway Station) to Dengfeng. It departs every 3. Then take bus or taxi to Shaolin Temple. Bus fare is around CNY 5. Taxi fare is around CNY 3. Visitors need to find the bus carefully because there is no bus stop sign. From Luoyang: Take regular bus for Xuchang / Xinmi from Luoyang Bus Station located close to Luoyang Railway Station. The bus stops by Shaolin Temple. It departs every 3. Bus fare is CNY 2. From Xian: Visitors can take train or long distance bus to reach Luoyang first, and then take regular buses from Luoyang Bus Station to the temple. Please refer to Xian Train Schedule for more train information. Long distance buses from Xian Sanfuwan Bus Station depart from 0. Bus fare is CNY 9. The whole journey is around 5 hours.
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