Embodied spirituality: Shaolin martial arts as a Chan Buddhist practice
Abstract This paper explores the intersection of spirituality and martial arts through an in-depth examination of Shaolin Kung Fu as practiced within the Shaolin Monastery in Henan Province, China. Conducting fieldwork from April 2018 to August 2020, the study employs theories of practice and embodi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-02-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Anthropology and Ethnology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41257-024-00104-8 |