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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN num: 9780975500927
ISBN number: 0975500929
Label: Tuttle Publishing
Manufacturer: Tuttle Publishing
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 304
Printing Date: February 15, 2008
Publishing house: Tuttle Publishing
Sale Popularity Level: 203078
Studio: Tuttle Publishing
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The Shaolin Grandmasters' Text is a one-of-a-kind volume discussing the history, philosophy and Gung Fu of shaolin Ch'an, one of the most misunderstood schools of Ch an Buddhism.
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I think this book makes an interesting read, but I seriously question the authors. As stated in a different review, the Order writes a lot of grandiose things about itself and its origin in China, but the organisation operates out of OREGON??? And I also wonder why all the pictures in the book are of the same white guys? No asians whatsoever.
Before it can be proved that this is the real deal, I can't really recommend this book...
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Waaah', Just another book loosely, historically correct about the Shao-Lin Tse'. Written by some 'white-guys',...lol, NOT Sanctioned, OR Licensed by or from Shao-Lin Tse' in China! Jie-ge' si bu hao! "Mei Xiong - Bu Yong!" Buyers would be better off by purchasing; The History of Shao-Lin Temple! A MUCH better, Authentic book! xie-xie Ni, Si-Fu Li Ma-Keh
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Great book!! Good introduction to Shaolin, answers many questions. Besides a basic history & philosophy of Shaolin it talks about BASIC martial arts stances, techniques, styles, etc. "hows & whys", I wish I had run across this book 20 years ago!
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I find this book to be very interesting. Most of the information we've had on Shaolin has come to us filterd through the Chinese government's censorship.The rebuilt temple is little more than a tourist attraction and combat kung fu is still forbidden.This book written by the Order of Shaolin Ch'an is based on the last true abbot of Shaolin, the 2nd highyest ranking monk, and the abbot of Fukien temple's teachings. The three grandmasters escaped to the U.S. with lower ranking monks to practice the traditional teachings and kung fu of Shaolin.In this book those who practiced under them now share the true history, philosophy and fighting styles of pre-communist Shaolin, and dispel many of the misconceptions that grew out of films and Chinese government censorship.
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This book is unique in that it focuses more on the system of belief used at the Shaolin Temple than on the martial arts that are practiced there. It can provide (to the discerning reader) a balance in what is usually a rather one-sided view of Shaolin practice. The writing is simple and direct. I would recommend this book to anyone who was truly serious about
finding the substance behind the facade that is usually erected around the Shaolin Temple and its practices.
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