Episode 564: Shao Lin Warrior Monks: The Brutal Buddhists

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about the Warrior Monks of Shao Lin. Yes, there is a real Shao Lin Temple, and yes it still exists. 400 monks are allowed to train there, and supposedly 100 are warrior monks, dedicated not just to studying Buddha but also perfection of Kung Fu. In this episode we talk about the history of the Shao Lin Temple. It was destroyed and rebuilt several times, and often the Warrior Monks saved emperors and defended villages. There is a lot of mythology and mysticism surrounding this place, and it all seems to have a grounding in the truth of history. We examine several documentaries about modern day Shao Lin Kung Fu taught at the temple and look at the truths and secrets of this holy order.   Visit Our Sources: https://www.learnreligions.com/warrior-monks-of-shaolin-4123247 https://blackbeltmag.com/15-popular-beliefs-about-training-at-shaolin-temple https://www.thoughtco.com/history-of-the-shaolin-monks-195814 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Kung_Fu https://www.tripsavvy.com/brief-history-shaolin-temple-1495708 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaolin_Monastery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDR31_nh70Q&t=1357s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHUewEWi9SE&t=281s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zbow21FKJS4 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Buddhism#Bodhidharma