Gen Z Monks Revive Shaolin Legacy Through Discipline and Innovation
A new CGTN documentary explores how Gen Z monks at China’s Shaolin Temple blend ancient martial arts with modern resilience, preserving Chan Buddhism’s spiritual legacy.
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A new CGTN documentary explores how Gen Z monks at China’s Shaolin Temple blend ancient martial arts with modern resilience, preserving Chan Buddhism’s spiritual legacy.
Master Miaodu’s gravity-defying kung fu practice on Songshan Mountain bridges ancient tradition with modern perseverance, embodying China’s rich cultural heritage.
Scientists in Guangdong discover a new frog species named ‘Leptobrachella kungfu,’ celebrating Foshan’s martial arts heritage. Published in ZooKeys this week.
Discover how kung fu transcends martial arts, shaping daily life in China through community exercises in parks, blending tradition with modern wellness trends.
Swiss-German kung fu disciple Sacha Wenk’s journey from Shaolin temples to social media stardom reveals how ancient traditions inspire modern global audiences.
An Indian student’s immersive kung fu training in China reveals unexpected cultural bridges and personal transformation through ancient martial arts philosophy.
China’s animal-inspired martial arts fuse nature’s agility with ancient philosophy, offering modern lessons in discipline and cultural heritage preservation.