The Shaolin Temple Story by Shi Yongxin Paperback Book

Description: The Shaolin Temple Story by Shi Yongxin, James R. Martin Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Tour of Shaolin Monastery by the abbot who has lived and studied there for forty years. Full-Color pictures throughout the 448-page book. Publisher Description Full-Color Edition - 448 pagesThe Shaolin Temple Story is an in-depth, well-written tour of the Monastery by someone who has lived, worked, and studied there for forty years. For those interested in Shaolin Kung Fu, the book introduces the secrets of its beginnings.Explore the History, Culture, Kung Fu, and Chán Traditions of the original Shaolin Temple and Monastery in Dengfeng, Zhengzhou, Henan, China, as recalled by the current Abbot of the Monastery. Abbot Shi Yongxin documents in words and pictures How Chán (Zen) Buddhism and Kung Fu developed over fifteen hundred years at Shaolin Temple. During the last forty years, he has worked to preserve Shaolin Temple and Monasterys history, culture, and traditions. He examines Shaolins cultural role in China and worldwide.The Right Reverend Shi Yongxin is the current Abbot of the Shaolin Temple in China. He traveled to Shaolin when he was sixteen years old to learn Buddhism from Xingzheng, the elderly abbot of the temple. Ultimately, he became a monk. When Abbot Xingzheng passed away in 1987, Shi Yongxin began administering the affairs of Shaolin. In 1999 he became the Abbot of Shaolin Temple and Monastery.In addition to the history of the temple and monastery, Abbot Shi Yongxin looks at how Chinese Zen or Chán Buddhism developed at Shaolin over the last fifteen hundred years. Shaolin has faced ups and downs in the country as empires evolved. The book contains archival photographs, drawings, and current views of the temple and area."The Shaolin Monastery and Temple are located on Song Mountain ( Sngshn). Its an area made up of several mountains that rise to fifteen-hundred meters in D"ngf"ng (—), a county-level city in Hénán Province. There are thirty-six peaks here that stretch for sixty kilometers. The highest peak is one-thousand-five-hundred-twelve meters above sea level. The seven peaks of Songshan Mountain () stretch for sixty-four kilometers between Luoyang and Zhengzhou. Mountain slopes rise steeply from the valley and are thickly covered with trees, giving them an impressive appearance. The highest peak (Junji) reaches only fifteen hundred meters in altitude. Shaolin Monastery is located under the Five Peaks of Southern Song Mountain. On the east side of the Shaolin Temples Square, there is a Ming dynasty stone archway engraved with a couplet: "The earth is in the middle of heaven. The midst of heaven and earth. The origin of Chán Buddhism."This book has been translated into English from the original Chinese manuscript. In addition to archival pictures and documents, new photographs of the Shaolin Temple were shot for this book. Author Biography Shi Yongxin is the Abbot of the Shaolin Temple and Monastery in China. He has spent the last forty years of his life at Shaolin. He is well known for his work restoring The Shaolin Temple and establishing its national and international presence. First Buddhist Monk to earn an MFA. Shi Yongxin came to the Shaolin Temple at sixteen years old. He became a monk shortly after that. He has studied and practiced Chan Buddhism all his life. James R. Martin is a writer, documentary filmmaker, professor, and publisher. He has traveled to China and worked with filmmakers and writers to translate and publish their work in English. Jim is the writer, and director of Emmy Award-nominated and winning documentary films for U.S. Public Television. James R. Martin is a writer, documentary filmmaker, professor, and publisher. He has traveled to China and worked with filmmakers and writers to translate and publish their work in English. Jim is the writer, and director of Emmy Award-nominated and winning documentary films for U.S. Public Television. Details ISBN-13 9798985528770 Title The Shaolin Temple Story Author Shi Yongxin, James R. Martin Format Paperback Year 2022 Pages 450 Publisher J R Martin Media Inc/Real Deal Press GE_Item_ID:141427990; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. 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