| 10,000 Steps Straight Up: Inspirational Short Stories from Sacred Mountains Contributor(s): Lunt, Dennis (Author), Lunt, Anita (Author) |
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ISBN: 0996870512 ISBN-13: 9780996870511 Publisher: Pinewood Press LLC OUR PRICE: $23.70 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2016 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Body, Mind & Spirit | Inspiration & Personal Growth - Self-help | Motivational & Inspirational - Travel | Asia - China |
| Physical Information: 0.36" H x 5.5" W x 8.25" (0.50 lbs) 140 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - New Age - Cultural Region - Chinese |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: For 20 years we have researched the history of four sacred martial arts mountains in China: Songshan, Huashan, Omeishan, and Wudangshan. This endeavor is an effort to preserve the vast history, colorful myths, and intriguing legends of ancient temple enclaves where Chinese martial arts originated. To accomplish this goal, head abbots from each mountain were interviewed. Extensive photography revealed distinctive landscape, elaborate temples and amazing people. Personal relationships were established with monks and nuns. Travel guides provided access to sacred religious sites and artifacts. Our own personal study of Chinese Shaolin kung fu began in 1990. Our motivations were exercise, self defense, health and longevity. The discipline combined external martial arts forms (empty-hand & classical weapons) and internal forms (Tai Chi Chuan, Bagua Zhang, & Xing Yi Quan) with some oriental medicine education. We continue to practice and stay proficient because we have realized the benefits of these disciplines in preserving both physical and mental health. Through this book, virtual travelers can discover realms where mountain mist reveals mystical enchantment and inspiration. Allow fascinating stories, interesting events and vivid photos from extraordinary journeys to immerse you in a rare odyssey across continents and centuries. |
Contributor Bio(s): Lunt, Dennis: - Dennis Lunt is on an exciting journey to document the history of Chinese martial arts. He is motivated by 25-year study of Chinese Shaolin kung fu. He has made numerous pilgrimages to China, visiting Buddhist and Taoist temples where martial arts originated. His background in computer science and graphic art combines unique talents with photos and videos from remote monasteries to share the rich history, legends, myths, and ancient wisdom of China with others.Lunt, Anita: - Leading a diverse life, Anita has been a student of the Chinese martial arts for 25 years. Enjoying photography and research, she began a path 15 years ago to document the history of the Shaolin Kung Fu martial art of China. That endeavor has led to numerous trips to China's remote sacred mountain regions, interviewing head abbots, monks and nuns, interacting with local people on a daily basis and climbing thousands of steps straight up. |