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The heading of this article states: "He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Buddhism to China, and regarded as its first Chinese patriarch". Shouldn't it be "transmitter of Chan Buddhism to China...". Nazroon (talk) 14:50, 28 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Yes, indeed; thanks. Joshua Jonathan -Let's talk! 18:14, 28 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I have removed the section of martial arts since the story was debunked by historians saying it is inaccurate and Shaolin Kung fu may be originated from chinese form of kungfu like wing chei. Obiwana (talk) 21:17, 30 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

No need to remove this; it is relevant, and contextualized. Joshua Jonathan -Let's talk! 05:58, 31 December 2022 (UTC)[reply]

the legend about shaolin kungfu The idea that Bodhidharma founded martial arts at the Shaolin Temple was spread in the 20th century, however, this idea came from a debunked apocryphal 17th century legend that claimed Bodhidharma began the physical training of the monks of Shaolin Monastery that led to the creation of Shaolin kung fu. The idea of Bodhidharma influencing Shaolin boxing is based on a Qigong manual written during the 17th century. This is when a Taoist with the pen name 'Purple Coagulation Man of the Way' wrote the Sinews Changing Classic in 1624, but claimed to have discovered it. The first of two prefaces of the manual traces this succession from Bodhidharma to the Chinese general Li Jing via "a chain of Buddhist saints and martial heroes"

Shahar, Meir (2008). The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts. Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press p165 2001:999:785:D8DE:D94:6761:4092:6025 (talk) 02:07, 1 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Would like to add History section

Kalaripayattu was taught in North Asia during the Sangha period. The Tamil Sangam literature, 2nd century BC to 2nd century CE, introduced Kalari to China where it evolved into modern day Kung Fu and later into Karate in Japan. The Tamil Sangam literature , 2nd century BC to 2nd century CE, mentions the Akananuru and Purananuru martial arts of ancient Tamilakkam, including one - to - one combat, as well as the use of spears , swords, shields, bows and silambam. Vajra Mushti, a grappling style, is mentioned in sources of the early centuries CE l.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]} Glandmos (talk) 11:32, 7 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

 Not done: I think this suggestion was meant for a different article. Actualcpscm (talk) 22:23, 14 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Bodhidharma brought what became Kung Fu. No mention of Prajnatara Maestonelake (talk) 05:54, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

That term is used in the lead sentence, but it's unclear to me what it means or how it's sourced. It sounds like prose and seem inappropriate for Wikipedia. Could someone clarify / tell me if I'm missing something? Actualcpscm (talk) 22:25, 14 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Neither Bodhidharma or Buddhism are Persian. The Bodhidharma and Buddhism come from India. Maestonelake (talk) 05:38, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]

There is missing information here regarding martial arts. What eventually became Kung Fu came from Bodhidharma. No mention of Prajnatara. Maestonelake (talk) 05:52, 4 April 2023 (UTC)[reply]