Shaolin was named for nearby Mount Shaoshi, one of the 36 peaks of Songshan Mountain. Songshan is one of the Five Sacred Mountains of China, venerated from ancient times. The monastery and mountain are in Henan Province of north central China.
Shaolin Monks: Martial Arts at Songshan Mountain
Shaolin monks demonstrate their martial arts skills on the slopes of Songshan Mountain.
Monks of the Shaolin Temple display their kung fu skills at the Songshan Mountain near the temple.
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Buddhism in the People's Republic of ChinaBuddhism in China: The First Thousand YearsZen 101
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