Ajahn Lee Dhammadaro; Shi Heng Yi; Ellie Askew, Pat Mac, Dhr. Seven (ed.), Wisdom Quarterly
(Shaolin Temple Europe) Buddhism's Five Hindrances are explained by Shaolin Master Shi Heng Yi
Develop strength by stillness
Theravada Buddhist Thai Forest Tradition Meditation Master Ajahn Lee
Thai Theravada teacher Ajahn Lee |
Stopping is what gives rise to strength. If one is walking or running, one can't put up a good fight with anyone.
That's because the advantage rests with the person standing still, not with the person walking or running.
This is why we're taught to let the mind stop and get still. It's so it can gain strength. Then it will be able to start walking again with strength and agility.
Stability of Stillness: Zhàn zhuāng (桩功)
It is practiced to develop physical and mental skills that serve as a foundation for all other practices, like overcoming the Five Hindrances (see video above).
Buddha taught stillness; Shaolin developed it. |
Learn these training methods to develop unity of body and mind that merge internal and external powers.
Every year there are several retreats that take place at Shaolin Temple Europe, the Buddhist monastery where he lives and teaches.
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Every retreat is held based around a specific topic, such as: Gong Fu, Qi Gong (e.g., Ba Duan Jin, Yi Jin Jing, 13 Luohan), meditation retreats, and Rou Quan ("Soft Fist") retreats.
If interested in joining a retreat, check the dates published on the monastery's website: ShaolinTemple.eu.
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