Programs
Qigong 3 - The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong
With Suzann Duquette
Qigong 3 – The Gourd and Cauldron: Chinese Medicine and Qigong Requirement: Qigong 1 and 2 Chinese Medicine and Qigong enjoy a long history of relationship, mutually influencing each other in their approach to health and longevity. The Gourd is the symbol of Chinese medicine, and the cauldron is the symbol of the Taoist arts […]
Open House–A Martin Scorsese Film: KUNDUN
With Sky Lake Community
Even if you have seen KUNDUN, come see it again in anticipation of a screening in August of IN SEARCH OF KUNDUN about how and why KUNDUN was made, featuring Martin Scorsese. KUNDUN (“Ocean of Wisdom”), a motion picture masterpiece of staggering beauty, tells the true story of the struggles of the Dalai Lama (“Buddha […]
Qigong 4 - Iron and Silk: Strengthening the Body, Cleansing the Internal Organs
With David Stone
Qigong 4 – Iron and Silk: Strengthening the Body, Cleansing the Internal Organs Requirement: Qigong 3 Iron has the quality of hardness, but tempered by fire, will become soft and flexible, ready to form limitless shapes. Silk has the quality of softness, but when the fibers are woven together, they form the strongest bonds. Qigong […]
Qigong 5 - Limitless Qi, Limitless Consciousness
With David Stone
Qigong 5 – Limitless Qi, Limitless Consciousness Requirement: Qigong 4 Qigong 5 is an important landmark in your journey into the Taoist arts of health and longevity. At the end of this level, you will have completed the 6 Basics forms of qigong, the Nine Self Massage Techniques, the Twelve Devas, Hua Tu Animals, the […]
Alchemist, Warrior, Meditator
With Dr. Eva Wong
Alchemist, Warrior, Meditator Alchemists seek the path of health and longevity. Martial artists walk the path of the warrior. Meditators live a life of stillness and clarity. All three paths embrace simplicity, virtue, and impeccability in thought and action. For centuries, internal alchemy, martial arts, and meditation have been practiced by Taoists to enhance health, build discipline, and cultivate […]
Enjoy Being Yourself with Taoist Meditation
With Dr. Eva Wong
Enjoy Being Yourself with Taoist Meditation Have you ever wondered what happens when you are alone with yourself? Thoughts arise. Being alone with yourself is the best time to experience the totality of your inner world of thoughts and be at one with consciousness. There’s no better time to enjoy being yourself during meditation. Consciousness never ceases […]
Mindful Ikebana for Autumn Equinox & Harvest of Peace
With Anjie Cho
It’s the Autumn Equinox and Harvest of Peace! Join us as we explore autumn with mindful ikebana, the Asian art of flower arrangement, as a contemplative dharma mindfulness practice to invite art into your everyday life. This workshop includes: An instructional ikebana demonstration interwoven with contemplative dharma art, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings. Teachings to invite […]
Qigong 1 and 2 - Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind
With Una Chung
Qigong 1 and 2 - Peaceful Body, Peaceful Mind When body is relaxed and peaceful, energy will flow. When mind is still, it will embrace qi and strengthen the body. In the Chinese arts of health and longevity, qigong simultaneously cultivates a peaceful body and a peaceful mind. Physical health and mental well-being are closely aligned. Begin your […]