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    Quote Originally Posted by David Jamieson View Post
    lohan/arhat

    these are generally regarded as the 18 buddhist "saints" with each depicted in a different posture of deep meditation.

    could it be that any set that expresses these postures is a memory tool?

    In the context of Shaolin the term "luohan" is significant specifically in its relationship to the martial arts. Within context to northern Chinese Buddhism, the 'luohan' were guardians and defenders of Buddhism. In Sanskrit they are known as the Arhan/Arhat/Sthavira, 'the disciples of Buddha and the guardians of Buddhism. The Indian word means: "one who is worthy of receiving deference" In Tibetan Buddhism (dain i darughsan) their role is further clarified as “vanquishers of the enemies (of Buddhism)". This is why when the term, "Shaolin Luohan Quan" or "Shaolin Luohan Men" is use, what is being referred to is the martial arts of the defending monks of Shaolin Monastery.
    cheers,
    r.
    Last edited by r.(shaolin); 09-29-2009 at 08:31 PM.

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