These photos of Shaolin Monks challenge what we know about the limitations of the body

Shaolin Monks base their training on a great power of mental concentration that they train through meditation. Your ultimate goal is to achieve nirvana (enlightenment) to free yourself from worldly desires.

Their feats go to such an extent that they put on exhibitions around the world to show what they can achieve with their bodies. Here you have some spectacular photos that are part of his demanding workouts:

1) Shaolin Monks are trained in the martial art of Shaolin kung fu.

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2) The training is rigorous and just as hard on both mind and body.

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3) Monks practice techniques focused on balance, strength, endurance, and self-defense.

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4) As they begin to master these skills, the limits of their bodies become almost non-existent.

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5) They can endure incredible amounts of pain without even blinking.
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6) What their bodies can do is something symbolic that it reflects the inner balance that they achieve through their training.

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7) They believe that limitations, like desires, grow within the mind.
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8) An exhibition of mental and physical control.
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9) Doing a handstand on your index fingers.

Doing the pin

Black and white photos by Tomasz Gudzowaty.

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  1.   Arcane Warrior said

    Do not be ignorant! God gives us the ability to do anything!

  2.   Will Gaytan said

    It's true; It hurts that the ignorant who does not know about these demons lives according to what their earthly eyes see.