The spiritual legacy of Shaolin temple
Subtitle: Buddhism, Daoism, and the energetic arts
By: by Andy James.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Wisdom Publications
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 179
Subjects: Shao lin si (Dengfeng Xian, China); Qi gong.; Martial arts -- Religious aspects -- Zen Buddhism.
Description: "Here, Andy James examines Shaolin's spiritual legacy: time tested techniques in martial arts, health maintenance, energetic healing, and inner transformation. He explains how the unique traditions of the Shaolin Temple continued to interact and evolve in dynamic relation to culture, society, and the individual. This book will appeal to martial arts enthusiasts, healing arts professionals, and anyone interested in the mind-body connection."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 175-179).
Table of contents: title: Introduction.  The author's story.; title: The spiritual legacy of Shaolin.  The miracle at Shaolin Temple ; Why did Bodhidharma come from the West? ; Energy, sex, and enlightenment ; Daoist internal martial arts ; Why did Bodhidharma go back West?; title: Practices.  Instructions for practical exercises.