Bodhidharma – The History and Legend

Bodhidharma – The History and Legend

Ta Mo originally traveled to China in order to meet Emperor Wu of Liang (Xiao Yan, posthumous name Wudì), a impassioned advocate of Buddhism. The Emperor, who was a righteous man who believed that enlightenment could be reached through the good works performed in his...
History of Shaolin Kung Fu!

History of Shaolin Kung Fu!

China has had a long tradition of developing fighting styles; many believe that most of the fighting systems today stem from the teachings of Bodhidharma (Ta Mo). The historical details cannot be precise on when he made his pilgrimage to the Shaolin Temple, but it was...