Shaolin Temple Community Copyright (c) 2009 ExpressionEngine tag:shaolin.cn.com,2009:01:06 Counterproductive Emotions and Ignorance tag:shaolin.cn.com,2009:forums/viewthread/.416 2009-01-06T23:41:49Z newcomer1 Venerable Sirs,

While studying and meditating on the Second Noble Truth “Suffering is Caused” I have come to understand that counterproductive emotions of selfishness, greed and attachment are the main deep-rooted causes of my own personal discontent or suffering. When looking at this further it became clear that the main causes are ignorance. I have recognized that identifying and defining ignorance effectively will need insight. Articles on this are many but can be confusing.

My question is; “ What are the most important steps required in the process of gaining some insight into identifying and defining ignorance?”.

Amituofo

]]> Shaolin Wuxingquan tag:shaolin.cn.com,2006:forums/viewthread/.118 2006-09-28T01:37:44Z Liu Bang Namo Amituofo,
I’m searching informations about 少林五形拳 Shaolin Wuxingquan.
I read in wikipedia that this kind of Shaolin in Northern School are lost, and survived only in Southern School.  This said is true?
In Shaolinquan now teached in Songshan Shaolin there are a taolu with this name?
The traslation that arrived in West , Shaolin Boxing of Five Animals are correct?
Thanks everyone for help

]]> Master Shi Hai Deng tag:shaolin.cn.com,2006:forums/viewthread/.104 2006-09-15T14:00:40Z Yan Long The representative of the Orthodox Tradition of the Shaolin Chan, Venerable Master Hai Deng (chin.: shìhǎidēng Fǎshī 释海灯法师) was not only an important authority in Martial arts but also he was a Great Master of Shaolin Chan Buddhism.

Even when he was 86 years old, he lived a very active life, participating in the Buddhist conferences in cities like Chengdu and Beijing, reading sutras many hours every day and teaching Wugong to his numerous students and followers. Master Haideng was born on February 8th, 1902 as Fanwubing (chin.: Fàn wúbìng 范无病) in Jiangyou county (chin.: Jiāngyóu 江油) of Sichuan province (chin.: Sìchuānshěng 四川省). He was born in a very poor family. His father was a tailor. Master Haideng started training in Chinese Martial Arts since he was 7 years old. His uncle Xue Jiu Zhi (chin.: xuējiǔzhì 薛久志), a well-known master of Kung Fu in that area, taught him the sword skills.

]]> How many fully ordinated monks are needed to found a buddhist temple tag:shaolin.cn.com,2008:forums/viewthread/.414 2008-12-28T11:07:28Z breeze How many fully ordinated monks or nuns are needed to found a buddhist temple? Does there always have to be an abbot or just beginning with a certain number of monks? Is the abbot elected or nominated and by whom is he elected or nominated?

I would be thankful for any infomation.

Omituofo

]]> DHARMA-ENDING AGE AND BODDHISATTVA MAITREYA tag:shaolin.cn.com,2008:forums/viewthread/.411 2008-12-08T03:49:56Z 2008-12-08T04:10:28Z newcomer1 Venerable Sirs,

My curiosity about the identity of THE LAUGHING BUDDHA , seen in the entrances of some temples, led me to several articles on this deity. The articles referred to Him as BUDAI, who is used by some Buddhists as a representation of the BODDHISATTVA MAITREYA , who is the predicted Buddha to succeed SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA. The articles stated that MAITREYA’S coming will occur after the teachings of SAKYAMUNI BUDDHA, i.e. the DHARMA, are no longer taught and are completely forgotten.

My question is:  Is it possible that these predictions may have been the source of some member discussions, regarding the DHARMA-ENDING AGE , that have appeared on this website?.

Amituofo

]]> What is a Sigong/Sitaigong?  tag:shaolin.cn.com,2008:forums/viewthread/.412 2008-12-11T06:49:34Z breeze Could someone of the community explain to me what is a sigong and what a sitaigong?

Omituofo

]]> Videos of Shaolin Masters tag:shaolin.cn.com,2008:forums/viewthread/.415 2008-12-29T05:06:59Z breeze I am looking for videos of different masters:

- Shi Yan Zhuang 释延 庄
- Shi Yan Kai 释延开
- Shi Yong Chuan 释 永传
- He Shi Zai (Zhai?) ...
- Yang Gui Wu 扬桂梧 (?)
- Shi De Chan 释 德禅

I would be thankful for any links, specially to chinese sources, or any advice, in which videos the named master appear.

Omituofo

]]> San Huang Zhai tag:shaolin.cn.com,2008:forums/viewthread/.380 2008-06-16T23:06:19Z feihong I will be in Kaifeng later in the year and am considering trying to make a pilgrimage to San Huang Zhai. I wonder if any member of the community has done so or has knowledge they would be willing to share.

]]> Troubled Times tag:shaolin.cn.com,2006:forums/viewthread/.110 2006-09-18T04:40:09Z feihong As I watch the turmoil of the world at this time I feel such sadness for all humanity that we cannot break the cycle of hatred and mistrust between people of different cultures.

I personally pray that humanity can find a way to harmony and peace.

Namo amitoufo

]]> Organisation of Songshan Shaolin Temple tag:shaolin.cn.com,2008:forums/viewthread/.397 2008-08-20T20:46:59Z breeze How is the Songshan Shaolin Temple structured in its organisation? I only know that there is the fangzhang and the sengqie with wuseng and wenseng. How are the wenseng structured in regard of monastic hierarchy?  What tasks do the monks who are assisting the abbot have? What are the different tasks of the monks regarding ceremonies. What other tasks do the wenseng have in the temple’s daily life? ..I have heard that just lay-men work in the kitchen… snake

Also I would like to know, how many fully ordinated wenseng are there in Shaolin Temple. The 少林寺常住院僧人列表 (shâolin si cháng zhù yuan seng rén lièbiâo) shows 51 names.

Thank you for any help

Omitofo

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