By Shawn Cartwright
A student recently asked me a question about why the eastern healing arts are not offered for free in the US like they are in China and India. You could tell by the emotion in her voice that it’s the type of question that really seriously bothered her.
She asked, “How can these Reiki people charge [...]
By Shawn Cartwright
Lest you think Guangzhou, China is all about flowers and hot middle-age moms with the fashion sense of a 14 year old, let me tell you about some of the other cool things in the city. There are crazy Chinese medicine men, esoteric Qigong dudes, and “normal” people showing extraordinary proficiency in music, dance, calligraphy [...]
By Shawn Cartwright
Today is the first day of the Chinese New Year! It is the year of the Tiger (虎, Hu)
You may greet you friends and family with Xin Nian Kuai Le (新年快乐) which means Happy New Year.
You may also say Gong Xi Fa Cai (恭喜发财) which means Congratulations and Prosperity.
We hope you have a safe, happy, [...]
By Shawn Cartwright
Guangzhou, China is a crucible of east and west. The city is enchanting, the women lovely, and the nights are steamy. Long open to the west, it has absorbed influences from around the world. And when you put two cultures together you get some pretty amazing things. Although we spend most of our time in the [...]
By Shawn Cartwright
With another foot of snow and white out conditions here in Washington DC, it’s easy to reminisce about the beauty of southern China.
When we travel in China, it’s mostly to train with our teachers and occasionally do a little business. But we always try to fit in a little time to absorb some of the [...]
By Shawn Cartwright
Beautiful, Deadly, Silent – No, not a catchphrase for a new femme fatale, a hunting tigress, or an excellent Kung Fu move – I’m talking about the mountain of snow here in Washington DC. In case you don’t live in the US, or have been meditating in a cave, the nation’s capital and surrounding states [...]
By Shawn Cartwright
Real Taoist and Buddhist philosophy is experiential. It is a practical method of living in the world. Even if there is a large body of scholarly work and scriptures written about it, at the end of the day, it is a practical method of living.
You cannot just read about it or think about it.
You have [...]