The Shaolin Way of a American

Author: (American) D, Hu Jiangbo, Guo Jian translated
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: It is widely known that "All martial arts in the world come from Shaolin, and Shaolin martial arts are the best in the world." However, people often view "Shaolin martial arts" merely as "Shaolin combat skills." In reality, "Shaolin martial arts" is not only a vast technical system but also a profound cultural system, an important treasure trove of traditional Chinese culture. This aspect is often overlooked. The author of this book, Steve Demasko, initially entered Shaolin Temple with the intention of overcoming the negative impacts of his unfortunate experiences during his youth. As a result, he gained much more than he had hoped. Besides learning Shaolin combat skills, he discovered a magical Eastern philosophy, a wisdom that can eliminate various biases of people—the Shaolin Way. This wisdom helped him transform from a troubled youth into a respected and successful individual. In this book, he applies Shaolin philosophy to modern life, summarizing ten secrets of survival and living to help people live a more meaningful and fulfilling life. This book covers all aspects of contemporary human life, including family ethics, marital relationships, raising children, confusion and uncertainty in the growth of adolescents, workplace interpersonal relationships, and cultural customs differences between the East and the West. Anyone can find resonance and inspiration in the book.