shaolin monks
Original Poster: Haas
Forum: Kung Fu Styles, Chinese Martial Arts
Posted On: 12-12-2006, 02:29
Orginal Post: Haas: I have always wondered but never bothered asking anyone, what are the 8 dots on a monks head supposed to mean? I have done my fare share of searching but found nothing ^_^
Post: bamboo:
I think each dot signifies a vow.
I would suggest that different sects have very different practices though.
-bamboo>
Post: Haas:
i see>
Post: Bloodybirds:
The dots on the head are representative of a true monk's progression in understanding the Chan Buddhism that is studied by the monks. One of my three masters is an American who grew up in a temple over there and had dots on his head when he returned. It is a sign of knowledge, but not a kung fu rank...lol.>
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