The Shaolin Grandmasters' Text is a one-of-a-kind volume discussing the history, philosophy and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch'an, one of the most misunderstood schools of Ch'an Buddhism.
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The Shaolin Grandmasters' Text is a one-of-a-kind volume discussing the history, philosophy and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch'an, one of the most misunderstood schools of Ch'an Buddhism.
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Fair. Cocked Spine. Creases on Cover and/or Spine. Worn Corners and/or Page Edges (Possibly Bent). Cardboard Showing on Corners and/or Cover Edges. Discoloration, Tanning or Foxing on Cover and/or Pages. Reading Copy. May have damage to cover, notes, underlining, highlighting, but all text legible. Purchasing this item from Goodwill provides vocational opportunities for individuals with barriers to employment.
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Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Fine in fine jacket. Illustrated. 303 pages, tall 8vo, black cloth, d.w. Beaverton: Order of Shaolin Ch'an, (2006). Second printing, revised. A fine copy in a fine dust wrapper.
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Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 7x1x10; 2006 revised second printing, Order of Shaolin Ch'an (Beaverton, Oregon), 7 1/8 x 10 1/4 inches tall black buckram cloth hardcover in publisher's unclipped dust jacket, silver lettering to spine, illustrated with black-and-white photographs and drawings, 303 pp. A near fine copy-clean, bright and unmarked-in a like dust jacket which is nicely preserved and displayed in a clear archival Brodart sleeve. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~SP22~ [3.0P] The Shaolin Grandmasters' Text is a one-of-a-kind volume discussing the history, philosophy and Gung Fu of Shaolin Ch'an, one of the most misunderstood schools of Ch'an Buddhism. In this revised edition, the Order of Shaolin Ch'an has updated information on their martial and Buddhist legacies in an effort to further preserve the Order's heritage. Contents: I: The history and spiritual philosophy of Shaolin (Welcome to Shaolin Ch'an, History of Shaolin, Shaolin Ch'an Buddhism, Lessons in Shaolin philosophy, Inside the Shaolin temple, Shaolin instructors and public perception); 2: The martial arts in Shaolin (Gung Fu, Overview of the styles, The circular styles, The centerline styles); 3: Integrating the practices of Shaolin (Foundations of the Shaolin path, Ch'i and inner power, Coming full circle: integrating principles and Gung Fu)