Shaolin: How to Win Without Conflict: The Ancient Chinese Path to Peace, Clarity and Inner Strength

by Bernhard Moestl

The International Bestseller

Discover how to win in any situation using the ancient wisdom of the Shaolin monks.

The Shaolin monks in China are legendary for their mastery of kung fu, but the secret to their success – their ability to rise to any challenge, handle stress and overcome conflict – lies not in their physical strength but in their powerful mindset.

Captivated by the legend of the Shaolin monks, leadership coach Bernhard Moestl travelled to China to live among them. What he learned there surprised him – the teachings of Shaolin are not about fighting. The Shaolin monks understand that through their minds they have control over themselves and their surroundings, and that it is the mind alone that allows them to succeed.

In this book, Bernhard has distilled the monks’ incredible way of thinking into 13 life principles, including resoluteness, self-knowledge and community. By following this ancient path, you will discover the monks’ greatest the ultimate success is learning to fight so well that you do not need to fight at all.

You do not need to be a monk or live in a monastery to apply these principles to your life. Bernhard provides modern examples, exercises and inspiring quotes to ease you on your journey to discovering your innermost self, your greatest potential and much, much more.

234 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2024

About the author

Nach der Matura in Wien begann Bernhard Moestl eine Ausbildung zum Berufsfotografen, die er mit der Meisterprüfung beendete. Schon in seiner frühen Jugend verspürte er nach eigenen Angaben eine Faszination für die asiatische Philosophie und Kampfkunst. Seit 1991 ist er als Reiseleiter mit Schwerpunkt Osteuropa und Asien für verschiedene Veranstalter in Österreich und Deutschland tätig. Wesentliche Erfahrungen machte Moestl bei seinen Aufenthalten im Shaolin-Kloster in der chinesischen Provinz Henan. Dort lebte er mit den Mönchen und studierte ihre "Gedankenmacht". Heute ist er als Autor, internationaler Vortragsredner sowie Unternehmenscoach tätig. Er lebt in Brașov und ist Geschäftsführer der SC brainworx Europe SRL.

Reviews

[Pavel Lipski · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an interesting and holistic overview of a life philosophy based on (mostly) Chinese sources and martial art techniques.

Many ideas there weren't new to me, but I found a number of insights high enough to recommend this book to others.

I believe this could also be a good starting point for someone who seeks balancing their life with the help of philosophy.