Is the suggestion that the "New" version seeks to downplay any historical connections in order to claim Intellectual Property rights? Is this a new angle on the doubts that were expressed over So Doshin's own version of events, where it was suggested that the Shaolin connection was more in his mind than in any real passing down? Are WSKO leaving out the stuff that they know is difficult to prove, or are they hiding connections that would prevent them having sole use of the intellectual property?
Over the years, many keen kenshi have wanted to find out as much as possible about the roots, the origins and the backstory. It was said (I seem to recall) that part of the studies and research done by the Busen students was to build up a library of historical information. What happened to that? I understand that there is very little that survived the various upheavals both modern and ancient in China, but haven't things improved in recent years? Now that Shaolin has become a big thing for China, isn't it easier to do some studies?
David Noble
Shorinji Kempo (1983 - 1988)
I'll think of a proper sig when I get a minute...
For now, I'm just waiting for the smack of the Bo against a hard wooden floor....