During the Jiajing reign of the Ming Dynasty, the Jiajing Emperor was incompetent, and the court was dominated by the corrupt Yan faction. Corruption ran rampant within the government, and coastal pirates terrorized the shores. The entire political landscape was firmly controlled by Yan Shi Fan, son of the treacherous Grand Secretary Yan Song, placing the Ming Dynasty in grave peril. After the abbot Guan Hai of the Shaolin Temple retired to the Dharma Cave, the Shaolin monks were troubled by the national crisis and uncertain about the future. Three new secular disciples—Cheng Wen Dao, Gao Jian Xiong, and Hai Da Li—each had a personal vendetta against Yan Song and Yan Shi Fan for the destruction of their families. Due to their exceptional talents, they were assigned to train in martial arts, medicine, and Zen at the Dharma Hall, Medicine Bureau, and Prajna Hall. Seeking to control Shaolin for his own ends, Yan Shi Fan sent the Shaolin warrior monks away under the guise of combating pirates, then colluded with the Shaolin traitor Mad Monk to seize control of the temple, turning the peaceful grounds into a living hell. (Source: Chinese = Baidu || Translation = MyDramaList) ~~ Two versions: 42 eps (TV) || 38 eps (DVD) Edit Translation
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- Русский
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- dansk
- Native Title: 少林问道
- Also Known As: Shaolin Nirvana , Seeking Nirvana at Shaolin , Shaolin Wendao , Shao Lin Wen Dao
- Director: Fu Dong Yu
- Screenwriter: Zhang Xiao Feng
- Genres: Action, Historical, Martial Arts
Cast & Credits
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![Zhou Yi Wei in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)]( "Zhou Yi Wei in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)")
Zhou Yi Wei Main Role -
![Guo Jing Fei in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)]( "Guo Jing Fei in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)")
Guo Jing Fei Main Role -
![Cristy Guo in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)]( "Cristy Guo in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)")
Cristy GuoLi Zhen ZhenMain Role -
![Shi An in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)]( "Shi An in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)")
Shi AnYang XiuMain Role -
![Feng Jia Yi in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)]( "Feng Jia Yi in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)")
Feng Jia Yi Main Role -
![Zhang Zhi Jian in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)]( "Zhang Zhi Jian in The Great Shaolin Chinese Drama (2017)")
Zhang Zhi JianMing DeMain Role
Reviews
REVENGE, ANGER, MORAL CHALLENGES , and KICK ASS FIGHTING
What a jewel of a find!!! I love Shaolin storylines - dramas and movies and when I saw the title GREATEST SHAOLIN on YT while scanning through clickbait shorts I had to explore. This drama must be a recent English translation release because I could not find it anywhere - except YT. The actual name of the drama is Shaolin Wendao.The story -- 4 loyal childhood friends (3 boys and 1 girl) are now adults and have explosive and devasting experiences that lead to life-transforming conflicts and emotional rollercoasters. The actors' Zhou Yi Wei (Trials and Empires: Storm of Prophecy and the Rebel Princess) and Guo Jin Fei maintained one of the most toxic "brotherhood" I have ever viewed in a drama. The lust for revenge versus what is good and right becomes major themes mixed with Buddism and Filial piety. I have no desire to reveal spoilers because this is a drama worthy of all 38 episodes.
There are numerous individual fight scenes that are unforgettable and bloody, there are battles with groups and there is a war with Japanese pirates. The childhood female friend is forced into prostitution although a princess prior to her being labeled treason - solely by being a family member. Her character is a catalyst for moving this drama from one degree of average entertainment to challenging the viewer as to her culpability and sanity. ACTION ACTION ACTION!!!
Life in a Shaolin Temple, commitment, vows, and hierarchy was shared which was a bonus. Visually stunning watching the training and inner conflicts which can develop and their resolutions.
Every actor brought their A-game to the drama and the casting director picked quality actors for all of the roles. No letdowns or weak performances.
The music was the perfect accompaniment to the pace of the drama and did not overwhelm or underwhelm the scenes which I always note when music seems to be overdone and annoying. None of this happened throughout.
A must watch -- the quality of this drama in 2017 when it was apparently first released without English translations would have put this one of many top 10 or top 20 at the minimum.
Recommended !
Amazing series Very layered and deep. Great messages throughout, cannot believe I’ve watched all 38 episodes. Although in early episode reallly boring and to slow..Every episode became more intense. The actors, actresses, writers, custom designers, music and location is impeccable.It is the best Chinese drama I have ever watched ..totally engrossed in the richness of the characters, the cliff hanger plots and the music ...so beautifully executed. The martial arts in this series were a thing of mystical perfection.. the best I have ever watched I became emotionally attached ..couldn't wait to watch the next episode. I highly recommend to watch this. Its a masterpiece.
