Keep it cool! Spectacular pictures show Shaolin kung fu monks meditating under the scorching sun while balancing a bowl of water on their head
- Images from today show Shaolin monks taking part in a performance as part of the 'Shaolin Zen' festival
- Shaolin Temple is the main temple of the Shaolin school of Buddhism and has a harsh training regime
- Pictures show the students performing in the blistering heat which today reached a high of 36 degrees Celsius
- July 28th, 2016
Incredible images show monks at the famous Shaolin Temple in Denfeng, China's central Henan province taking part in a performance in scorching heat.
'Zen Shaolin' is an outdoor music festival that involves performances by hundreds of musicians, dancers, monks and local villagers.
Today, the weather forecast says that temperatures should reach 36 degrees Celsius.
Shaolin Monastery also referred to as the Shaolin Temple is a Buddhist temple in Dengfeng County, Henan province.
It's said that Shaolin monks have been practicing Kung Fu at the temple for over 1,500 years.
Shaolin Temple is the main temple of the Shaolin school of Buddhism. Shaolin Kung Fu is taught mainly by oral formulas handed down from generation to generation.
To reach a high level of Kung Fu, monks have to study for hours daily.
The Monastery and forest surrounding it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010.
Great balance! Rows of marital arts students practice Kung Fu while balancing bowls of water on their heads today in China
Now this is impressive: Martial arts students practice Shaolin Kung Fu with bowls filled with water on their heads in Denfeng, China
Show time: The martial arts students were taking part in Zen Shaolin, an outdoor music festival that involves hundreds of performances
Practicing the martial art: Shaolin Monastery is a Buddhist Temple in Dengfeng County, central China's Henan province
Large groups of people: Monks practice the art of balance and patience by balancing bowls full of water on their heads
The students were taking part in 'Zen Shaolin' a festival featuring performances from musicians, dancers, monks and local villagers
Hot day to be outside: The martial arts students performed during hot weather in Dengfeng, central China's Henan province
Hard working students: Those studying martial arts at the Shaolin Temple have long training regimes and study for hours each day
Standing during a really hot day: According to weather reports, Denfeng is currently reaching high temperatures of 36 degrees Celsius 
Lots of patience: Martial arts students practice Shaolin Kung Fu, standing with bowls of water on their heads during hot weather
A long history: It's said that Shaolin monks have been practicing Kung Fu at the temple for over 1,500 years
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