Growing Up As A Shaolin Monk | Inside China: Kung Fu

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Published 2021-03-20
It’s the birthplace of kung fu and Zen Buddhism. Home to an ancient sect of warrior monks. The thousand-year-old legend that is Shaolin Temple. They’ve survived battling warlords and the wars and upheavals of the twentieth century but will fists and faith be enough to ensure Shaolin survives the grip of modernisation? Or will a corporate face lift change Shaolin forever? Get ready as a new generation of monks train for the fight of their lives…

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All Comments (21)
  • @jackzhou4813
    As a Chinese, I don't like them developing the Buddhist holy land of Shaolin Temple into a commercial place.
  • @KCsFunHouse
    If you ever have the chance to sit with a Shaolin Monk or a Buddhist Monk, take it! I promise you won’t regret it. The peaceful nature and dedication they have is palpable.
  • @ExcuseMee
    As a Chinese, I feel as long as the tradition and history is preserved, commercializing it is a good way to advertise and promote the practice to keep it going. If the practice was kept away from the world, then it would die out as the world modernizes. The history is too rich to let it die, you can still preserve your culture while modernizing it.
  • @pekotunes
    The little shaolin monk boy you see flipping at 18:05 is now all grown up now and is my current shifu! AMAZING! I feel so honoured 🤩
  • @isaiahadams1208
    This is one of the best YouTube videos I’ve seen about Shaolin monks.
  • @10laws2liveby
    I think the appeal of Shaolin is undeniable. I think it encourages the benefits of meditation. It demonstrates that hard work is the most reliable path to success. Shaolin contradicts no religion, apposes no government, strengthens character, self-discipline, and health, and in my opinion should be a worldwide practice.
  • @Michael-dt4te
    As a former Kung Fu student in Manchester I love the way that shaolin are in the 21st century
  • @petergarcia8225
    I was so happy to see them teaching other things like skateboard and basketball. Not all the time but also a chance for kids to play. To practice their social skills in common world activities.
  • @amberh8118
    I think its beautiful and I never would have been aware of the temple or Kung Fu if it wasnt for the temple becoming more commercialized. Surely there can be a happy respectful medium while sharing such a beautiful history. Im very thankful to Shaolin for opening its doors to the public. 🙏🙏
  • @martialhealth4062
    Even the monks that don't make the Shaolin Team still have extraordinary feats of agility, speed, power, and coordination. Thank you.
  • @yiramen980
    I highly respect and admire their discipline. They are super cool!
  • @brianscott5153
    They will never be left behind. They are the humble leaders.
  • @grasshopperatlaw
    I am sorry...but...I love kung-fu, the Shaolin Temple and Chinese people for all of the amazing things that Chinese martial arts have given us!
  • @DC_FER
    I am also an nepali but i have a immense interest in shaolin kungfu and follower of bodhidharma
  • @jeffreyjackson5229
    I am not Chinese but from my early teens have always appreciated Chinese culture, its martial arts, and Shaolin temple, so I concur with your sentiment.
  • @MDamage2098
    Thanks for the straight forward information. Really helpful. Much more than many other videos. Keep going!!!!!