22 Poignant Photos of Shaolin Monks That Brought Us Inner Peace

Shaolin Monks practice Chan Buddhism at the Shaolin Monastery in Henan province, China. They are known around the world for their incredible feats of strength and acrobatics.

By Daniel Bonfiglio

Published 5 months ago in Wow

Shaolin Monks are Buddhist Monks who live and train at the Shaolin Monastery in Henan province, China. They are known around the world for their incredible feats of strength and acrobatics, which are a byproduct of intense training and a devotion to Chan Buddhism.

From a young age, the monks push their minds and bodies to the limit, believing in living without attachment, with an emphasis on present awareness over traditional religious worship.

As a result, their feats can appear superhuman, and are admired around the world.

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More martial arts training.
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Shaolin monks of the Dengfeng Zhongyue Shaolin Boxing Culture Troupe perform in Malta.
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Shaolin Monks playing soccer.

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Shaolin Monk finger stand.
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Shaolin Monk demonstrating the 'Five Spears' technique.
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From the movie Shaolin, starring Jackie Chan.
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Shaolin Monk training. However, this photo has most likely been tilted slightly to make his center of gravity appear more impossible.
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Monk running along wall, Henan Province, China.
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Shaolin monk bending spears with his throat!