Saturday, June 6, 2009

Inside a Shaolin Temple

Ever watched KungFu Panda? Noticed the rigorous training Po and the other five amazing students had to undergo under Master Shifu?

Here, take a peek at what goes on inside a Shaolin Temple.

The hangman's noose

Upside down indentification parade

Crawling down the steps of the temple

Wall walking

Upside-down meditation pose

Upside-down prayer session hanging from a bamboo pole

Single-finger stance

Human bridge across the stream

Double-finger stance on a bamboo pole


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10 comments:

  1. StacieJune 6, 2009 at 9:39 PM

    Visiting your blog is like reading an entry from an encylopedia. You find the most interesting stories/pictures to share.

    Happy Saturday!!

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  2. JenniferJune 6, 2009 at 10:03 PM

    Is this REAL?! I am thoroughly amazed! Speechless!

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  3. chocolatecovereddaydreams.blogspot.comJune 6, 2009 at 10:27 PM

    How much does it take for them to get to that point? That's phenomenal!! I've never seen anything like that!

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  4. BuckeroomamaJune 7, 2009 at 1:25 AM

    They make it look so easy, but I'm sure it takes a ton of discipline hard work and commitment to finally be able to do what they can do.

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  5. Marta MangosJune 7, 2009 at 3:30 AM

    Fantastic pictures:)Happy bloging:)

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  6. Mommy24csJune 7, 2009 at 6:38 AM

    How in the world can they balance their body on one finger??? That is crazy! Wall walking sounds pretty cool lol.

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  7. StephanieJune 7, 2009 at 7:36 AM

    You find the most interesting stuff!

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  8. ChrisJune 7, 2009 at 7:45 AM

    That is insane!

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  9. Cinder Rail'leeJune 7, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    I'm speechless! One finger hand stand?! My goodness I'd break my finger and my arm LOL.
    I have to agree with Stacie, you have the most interesting stories and pictures!
    I LOVE READING IT DAILY!

    BESTEST BLOGGGGGGING BUDDDDDIE!

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  10. GottaLoveMomJune 8, 2009 at 6:06 AM

    Amazing ...you always introduce new things - it's like going to an art exhibit/studio.

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