THE INFLUENCE OF BUDDHIST ON THE FORMATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SHAOLIN CULTURE

Authors

  • Tian Chong Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v5i02.1224

Abstract

The localization and development of Buddhism in China owe much to the efforts and contributions of eminent Indian monks such as Bodhidharma in propagating Indian Buddhism. Within the development of Buddhism at Shaolin Temple, the complex theoretical doctrines and strict disciplines gradually faded away, giving rise to a unique Zen culture. The emphasis on physical practice and the cultivation of both internal and external aspects in Buddhism aligns well with the philosophy of Shaolin Kungfu, ultimately forming the distinctive system of Shaolin Kungfu. The integration of the medicine concept from Buddhism with traditional Chinese medicine resulted in the theoretical framework and treatment methods of Shaolin medicine. Moreover, the influence of Buddhist culture extends to the temple culture, pagoda forest culture, and stone inscription culture of Shaolin Temple. The methodological approach of this research is the qualitative research techniques with historical analytical method. The main objective of this research is to understand the influence of Buddhist on the formation and development of Shaolin culture.

Keywords: Buddhism; Shaolin culture; Chan (Zen) culture; Kungfu culture; Medical culture

Author Biography

Tian Chong, Department of History and Pakistan Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 

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Published

2023-06-19