International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology

Embodied spirituality: Shaolin martial arts as a Chan Buddhist practice

International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology February 20, 2024 Marta Nešković 6 citations

Abstract This paper explores the intersection of spirituality and martial arts through an in-depth examination of Shaolin Kung Fu as practiced within the Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province, China. Conducting fieldwork from April 2018 to August 2020, the study employs theories of practice and embodiment to understand how religious teachings are interwoven into physical movements and martial...