The relationship between Chinese Buddhist (Chan) philosophy and Shaolin martial arts
Studia Philosophiae Et Juris December 31, 2025 Dao Rina
This article examines the ways in which Chan (Zen) Buddhist thought shaped the technical systems, ethical orientation, and pedagogical practices of Shaolin martial arts. Tracing the historical emergence of Shaolin gongfu within the broader evolution of Chinese Buddhism—from its Indian origins through its Sinicization and the ascendancy of Chan—the study highlights how meditation, moral...