The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster By Steve DeMasco

I like the honesty and enthusiasm this book brings to the topic. I find it a bit cheesy at times, but the point of the book is the authors dedication to a path of self improvement and how he has lived it. The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster I read this in a two days. Not because I couldn't put it down, more so because it was light reading, a series of short stories about the author's life and how Shaolin thinking helped him deal with challenges in his life. While the writing is simple and the author's self-promoting a bit too much at times, I took away a few insights that have really helped me feel better about some key parts of my life. $15 for a quick boost in my overall outlook? Definitely worth the two day read. The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster With that impressive title I expected to get more useful info on the way of Shaolin life. The short last chapters were more of what I would have liked. His personal story was pretty much scattered through the book and maybe could have been put in a few chapters.It was just OK for me. The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster This book held so much promise but fails to deliver. Here is a guy that is highly recognized in the martial arts world but I get the feeling that he is a skilled artisan and not an artist. One can 'read' this book by quickly skimming over the pages as 90% is anecdotal stories from his youth about getting beat up in the rough neighborhoods of Brockton or abused by his father. One of the few interesting things is the mention of a poem called Calming the Mind by Wang Ming...but the book fails to include the poem or any insight into the poem. I find that any book that include diet guidelines cannot be considered too seriously. The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster

Ok book.

First of all, there we're definite good points-the book described how wee are all alike and I learned some interesting facts about Chinese Buddhists, such as they believe in eating for a long life, rather than taking many pills later in life to cure bad habits developed early in life.

However, something was missing from this book-the author mentioned that he came from a poor background where he was sexually abused, never mentioning how he came to temple. It would have been nice to know how he came from such humble beginnings. I hate to say it, but his poor background seems almost so commonplace it has no effect(particulrly if it seems like he mentions it for effect, like I get the feeling he did). In addition, the author seems to condecend to the reader, using themes like the asshole theory.

The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster Good strategies for dealing with stress in our daily lives. The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster Good points about the need to understand who you are, what influences you, and what you want - but not much in the way of how to get there... It seems the author figured it out through the various teachings/teachers he had - but for those not taking the Shaolin path there's not much in the way of guidance or advice.

One part that bothered me a bit was the emphasis on how YOU are always accountable and/or responsible. I am a believer in personal responsibility, but I think there's very little value for the rape victim to think that she is responsible for always leaving her key in the mail box. Perhaps it wouldn't have happened, true, but I think there are some things that we don't need to blame ourselves for. The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster This is a good primer for those who are seeking a Path in life or for those that have drifted off into the woods a bit. There is nothing new here but let’s face it-that’s the whole premise with focusing on life as a Shaolin; that the hurdles of life have been the same forever and there are ways of dealing with them that have been around almost as long.

For those who have lost or never had their Way clear before them; when their inherited religion doesn’t “work” for them anymore or when their atheism, humanism, or whatever feels a little empty or bereft, this book will at least show you on a high (not necessarily superficial) level that, as Steve DeMasco says “there is a path for everyone”.
The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster I have a huge interest in Shaolin with its aspects of focus and determination, which are strikingly similar to my profession.

Unfortunately I didn't get what I searched or expected. This book is written as a self-help which is diluted by experiences from this master. Maybe helpful for some people but for me it was too few substance.

What struck me the most was that for a buddhist shaolin master, this writer has used more 'I' than I have ever read in any book... Where is the 'I' in buddhism?... The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster

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Born in the projects of Spanish Harlem to a disabled mother and an abusive father, Steve DeMasco spent most of his childhood lost and angry. Drifting from one job to another, he stalked the streets as a troubled youth, barely surviving while all of his peers were either dead or in jail, until he found himself on the steps of the Shaolin Temple.

Originating more than 1,500 years ago in ancient China, the Shaolin monks were simple farmers and worshippers of Buddhism who learned to protect themselves from the constant danger of bandits and overlords with a kind of meditation in motion, a nonlethal form of self-defense that didn't violate their vows of peace. As their legend grew, they became known as the Shaolin Fighting Monks, revered across the land for their spiritual dedication, enlightened message, and amazing fighting skills.

DeMasco entered the Shaolin Temple to battle the demons of his past. But he got more than he bargained for. Besides learning how to wield weapons and take on multiple attackers at once, he discovered an ancient philosophy that helped melt away preconceived notions of the world, and gave him a powerful platform on which to live and grow. In The Shaolin Way, he adapts these teachings for the modern world, singling out ten secrets of survival that can help anyone live a more fulfilled life. The Shaolin Way: 10 Modern Secrets of Survival from a Shaolin Grandmaster