The History of Kung Fu
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The History and Development of Shaolin Monastery
This chapter delves into the origins of the Shaolin monastery, tracing back to its inception in the fifth century CE as a center for Chan Buddhism and the merging of unarmed combat and self-cultivation techniques. It explores the involvement of Shaolin monks in politics, their spread of martial arts throughout China, and their conflicting actions of violence and commitment to peace.
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