Buddhist Lion's Roar (martial art)

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Buddhist Lion's Roar

The Tibetan martial arts system know as the Buddhist Lion's Roar has a long history, reaching the days of ancient India (2500 BC).

The Hindu Roots of the 'Buddhist' Lion's Roar

The Lion as a symbol and image is found at the very heart of Buddhism. The Lion was of central importance to all Indo-Aryan cultures, and indeed was the name of the original recorded Indo-Aryan martial art, Simhanada-Vajramukti The Lion's Roar! Diamond Thunderbolt Fist - the martial art of Indra, the King of the Indo-Aryan Vedic Gods.