Forgiveness holds a significant place in Buddhism, offering a transformative path towards liberation and inner peace. Rooted in the teachings of the Buddha, the concept of forgiveness transcends the boundaries of personal relationships and extends to the broader realm of human existence.…

If an individual is consistently virtuous, he is apt to readily elevate his psyche to a nobler status when practicing sitting meditation. But if an individual has been leading an inexcusably sinful, immoral, or blasphemous life, doing sitting meditation would not lead him anywhere, however…

Cultivation of benevolence [Chin.: cíxiūxíng 慈修行 | Sansk.: mettā bhāvanā] is an ancient Buddhist cultivation leading to the development of unconditional loving kindness and friendliness. The word ci – Metta means compassion , merciful , kind , or loving kindness; xi?xíng means…

The basic Mahayana doctrine encompasses the Bodhisattva ideal, the concept of emptiness, skillful means, the three bodies of the Buddha, Buddha nature, and the Perfection of Wisdom Sutras. These fundamental principles guide practitioners on the path of Mahayana Buddhism, inspiring them to…

"The Shaolin Monastery Martial Art differs from other Chinese martial arts [Chin.: Zhōngguó wǔshù 中国武术]. In order to properly protect and determine the authenticity of martial arts within the spiritual system of Shaolin Monastery as a method of education and self-improvement, we…

The Shaolin Temple, located in China's Henan province, is one of the most famous and influential Buddhist monasteries in the world. The Shaolin tradition is rooted in the teachings of Buddhism, and the arts that have been developed there over centuries are deeply intertwined with this…

Shaolin Rouquan [Chin.: Shàolín Róu Quán 少林柔拳], the ancient martial art form, encompasses a set of internal principles that are crucial to its practice. Once an individual has mastered the correct posture, they can delve into these internal aspects to deepen their understanding and…