Bodhidharma-Do
Bodhidharma taught Kung-Fu and Chan Buddhism to the Shaolin Monks on Songshan Mountain Temple in China, and we carry on that tradition.
Nothing required but your own loose-fitting clothing and tennis shoes.
Nothing required but your own loose-fitting clothing and tennis shoes.
Rev. Ken back in the day
The Origin of Shaolin Temple
Shaolin Temple was established in 495 A.D. during the Northern Wei Dynasty of China. The Wei Emperor Xiaowen built the temple on Songshan Mountain of Henan Province to host the Indian high monk Batuo. In 517 A.D., South Indian Buddhist monk Bodhidharma landed in Shaolin Temple. He spent nine years meditating in a cave on WuruPeak behind the temple and founded the Chan School of Buddhism. For physical fitness between long meditation sessions, Bodhidharma created a series of exercises to stretch his limbs and strengthen his body. These exercises were taught to Shaolin monks to improve their health and thus began tradition of Shaolin Kung Fu and Shaolin Kung Fu monks. Bodhidharma was honored as the First Patriarch of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Temple revered as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism, known to the Western world as Zen (Japanese name for Chan), and the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu.
Shaolin Temple was established in 495 A.D. during the Northern Wei Dynasty of China. The Wei Emperor Xiaowen built the temple on Songshan Mountain of Henan Province to host the Indian high monk Batuo. In 517 A.D., South Indian Buddhist monk Bodhidharma landed in Shaolin Temple. He spent nine years meditating in a cave on WuruPeak behind the temple and founded the Chan School of Buddhism. For physical fitness between long meditation sessions, Bodhidharma created a series of exercises to stretch his limbs and strengthen his body. These exercises were taught to Shaolin monks to improve their health and thus began tradition of Shaolin Kung Fu and Shaolin Kung Fu monks. Bodhidharma was honored as the First Patriarch of Chan Buddhism and Shaolin Temple revered as the birthplace of Chan Buddhism, known to the Western world as Zen (Japanese name for Chan), and the cradle of Shaolin Kung Fu.
San Francisco
Shaolin Kung Fu - Muay Thai - Tai Chi
& Qigong Exercises
Shaolin Kung Fu - Muay Thai - Tai Chi
& Qigong Exercises
Sunday's 12:30 to 1:30 pm Private Lesson Ages 18 and up
There is no one on one sparring at Holy Eagle Peak Temple. Levels are
achieved by a demonstration of learned movements.
achieved by a demonstration of learned movements.
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Affiliated with the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai
Affiliated with the Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai