Buddhism in Shaolin Zen

Shaolin Zen is Chinese Buddhism of the sect created by Bodhidharma and developed at the Shaolin Monastery.

Read the previous three webpages about Shaolin Zen and you will have a rather clear picture of the Buddhism in Shaolin Zen:

Buddhism in Gongfu

Buddhism in Shaolin Chi Mantis Schools

Daoism in Gongfu

Being an American Sect, Shaolin Zen seeks to communicate effectively in a new Buddhist language, English. The English language and European religions do not have words or terms that translate the Chinese and Eastern terminology. So, Americans use the Eastern words and try to understand them as best they can.

The power of words is both limiting and exciting. The fact that you can read this website right now and obtain this information is incredible, despite the limitations or misinterpretations of words. Hopefully, people will understand the words of this website and benefit from the wisdoms they seek to share.

We have so much Buddhism, Daoism, wisdom, philosophy, psychology, spirituality, tradition, and enlightenment to share that Shaolin Zen kind of sprang forth from out Shaolin Chi Mantis schools because we couldn't find enough Gongfu class time to convey and teach all this information.

Hopefully, we aren't making the common mistake of removing the Gongfu and healthful efforts from Shaolin Buddhism by creating Shaolin Zen. Shaolin Zen really requires that people attend Shaolin Chi Mantis or Tai Chi Youth classes to fully appreciate the wisdoms and enlightenments that are often difficult to grasp without enhanced awareness.

Be aware of YOUR NEED to exercise and develop your mind and body BEFORE developing your spirituality. Actually, mind and body development are a lifelong pursuit or activity. Actually, spirituality is a lifelong pursuit or activity. Actually, life is a long pursuit or activity. Shaolin Zen is aware of this.