The Shaolin Monastery
Narrated by Kevin Young
- Released
- January 31, 2013
- Length
- 9 hrs 58 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- University Press Audiobooks
The Shaolin Monastery provides a comprehensive history of the Shaolin Temple and the development of its famous martial arts, exploring the complex economic, political, and religious influences behind their evolution. This thoroughly researched book examines how Shaolin monks, despite Buddhist prohibitions, created fighting techniques that have since gained global recognition. Written by Meir Shahar, an expert in East Asian Studies, the work combines scholarly insight with accessible storytelling.
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