The Legend of a Zen Master: Life and Teachings of Bodhidharma

Book excerpt: Bodhidharma was a Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th century. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China, and regarded as its first Chinese patriarch. According to Chinese legend, he also began the physical training of the monks of Shaolin Monastery that led to the creation of Shaolin kungfu. There are a number of stories and legends surrounding Bodhidharma. Some of that might be real; and a lot others just made up. In any case, they are very interesting. They bring forth the down-to-earth wisdom and the curt wit of Bodhidharma. His life, in many ways, echoes that of the Buddha himself, and his achievements are enormous. This book describes the life and teachings of Bodhidharma in a simple and effective way that the reader can understand. The book covers his zen teachings and physical training techniques that includes: - His unique Zen meditation.- 18 Luhon hands.- Muscle tendon changing classic(Yijin jing) So this book covers authentic training methods given to shaolin monks by Bodhidharma