The Shaolin Temple Story – Explore Shaolin History, Culture, Kung Fu, and Chán (Zen) Buddhist Tradition – Paperback

THE SHAOLIN TEMPLE STORY is the first English language book to provide an in-depth look at the temple’s history and present culture, from its founding in the 6th century CE to the present day. Author Abbot Shi Yongxin who has lived and worked at Shaolin for forty years, provides an intimate look at the temple’s unique practices and beliefs, including martial arts, Chán Buddhism, and its traditional health and healing practices. In addition to archival pictures and documents, hundreds of new photos of the Shaolin Temple were shot exclusively for this book.

This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to learn more about the legendary figures of the Shaolin Temple, understand the philosophy and principles of Shaolin martial arts. Translated and edited by James R. Martin and the Real Deal Press team.

The Shaolin Temple Story is available in paperback, hardback, and ePub through Amazon Books, Apple Books, and soon in Book Stores everywhere. Books stores can order through Ingram Distributors Internationally. ISBN 9798985528770 – paperback, ISBN 9798987593363 Hardcover, and ISBN 9798985528787 FLEPUB.