shaolin

(noun)

ˈshaʊˌlɪn

Definitions

A Buddhist monastery in China renowned for its association with martial arts.
A sanctuary where whispers of enlightenment dance with the exhilaration of swift fists and meditative strength.

Example: The Shaolin monastery is famous for its teachings and martial arts traditions.
The martial arts style that originated from the monks of the Shaolin monastery.
An elegant symphony of movement and spirit, where the body becomes poetry in motion, guided by the wisdom of centuries.

Example: He has mastered the art of Shaolin kung fu.

From Mandarin 少林 (Shàolín), referring to the Shaolin Temple in Henan province, China.

Shaolin temple, Shaolin kung fu