Is Shaolin compatible with my particular faith?
The bottom-line answer to that question is that everyone needs to judge that for themselves. If it doesn’t feel right to you, there is some kind of conflict. However, we would encourage anyone finding conflict with a philosophy of self and reality examination, as Shaolin and Buddhism are, to do some self and reality examination, using whatever methods they like. Shaolin offers a way of finding guidance within oneself and within the natural world, and asserts no dogma to be taken on authority. Buddhism in general has been adopted by people of differing faiths all over the world, in conjunction with their existing faiths. Buddhism does not conflict with most beliefs, and can often augment other forms of spiritual searching. In a relationship with God or the gods or Allah or the Great Spirit, the better one understands one’s own self, the more fruitful and honest that relationship is going to be. Top So, if you are drawn to Shaolin or Buddhism but think there may be conflict with your exi
