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Shaolin Temple: Monk Manual and Esoteric Teachings, Description Table of Contents Summary Description of the Shaolin Tradition and benefits of training Shaolin Tradition: history, time line and influences of its originators primarily Bodhidharma The Six Paramitas and The Five Perfections Historical Map The Influence of the Original Five Animal Methods of the Shaolin Tradition Spirit Warrior influence Learning Methods and Goals Training methods for Shaolin Chuanfa and Chi Kung (energization methods) Breath work; crane breath and cobra breath Stretching; training preparation, Tan Tien expansion sequence Meditation: explanation, instructions, preparation techniques, attention focus techniques, satori techniques Training Methods for Spiritual Chi Kung Training Methods for Temple Forms Training Methods for Martial Technique Form of the Five Animals, Form of the Ancient Wisdom of the White Cobra, Ancient Wisdom of the White Crane Form Symbolism and use of each of the most common Shaolin Mudra The Mystical Meaning of the movement and mudra within the Shaolin Forms Requirements for Monastic Training: Vow, Ceremony, Ritual Monastic Initiation and Level Requirements Glossary of Terms and Concepts Overview: The modern view of the Shaolin Tradition is based primarily on a communist Chinese format. This format has eliminated its original Shaolin influences and origins. These missing Shaolin influences include: much of the self defense methods and strategies, the physical health training and maintenance methods, and all of the spiritual awareness development concepts and training methods. This book breaks the norm of modern Shaolin manuals in that it presents and explains these missing Shaolin influences. Pages 218 8.5 x 11 Illustrations 44 Maps 1 Charts 4 Instructional DVDs are available from publisher