This morning we visited the Xi Zhou market and walked through the village. Xi Zhou is located right outside of Dali, Yunnan Province, China. We browsed antique shops and tried traditional Xi Zhou pancakes – they are sort of like pizza without the cheese and very good. We got to see a little bit old [...]
|
||||||
Interpreting the ancient codes shrouding the esoteric Chinese arts is one of the great challenges facing any serious student or teacher of Taoism. Download the free paper now. |
We journeyed through the Yunnan countryside as we headed for Dali and Xi Zhou. Scenic hills and valleys alternated like Yin and Yang to weave a brocade-like landscape.. Yunnan is suffering from a severe drought, the worst in 80-100 years. Normally the climate is more like a temperate rain forest; but even with drought, it [...] We flew to Kunming, Yunnan today. The early flight was worth it because we arrived in the City of Spring just in time for a nice hotpot lunch. After lunch we came across a small shop selling handmade Dongba paper. The paper is made of a special tree bark and roots. It will last more [...] The Great Wall, like the Forbidden City, is on the checklist of “things you must see at least once if you go to China.” It was our destination after lunch. During the bus ride to the Great Wall, we listened to a healing meditation from Touched by the Tao. It was a great way to [...] Our group of adventurers started the day by practicing Qigong at the Temple of Heaven in Beijing, China. We taught the Eight Brocades and the Body Opening Exercises. The temple of Heaven is the site of the Emperor’s annual offering to Heaven for the good fortunes of the nation. While there we had the chance to [...] The Forbidden City was our next destination. Our group enjoyed walking though the very halls and courtyards where the Emperors of old China lived. At one time, such insolence would have gotten you and your entire family killed. Now you get to take pictures of the Emperor’s wedding bedchamber. After a delicious lunch we jumped in [...] Today was an action packed day. In the morning we enjoyed practicing Qigong in Jing Shan (Scenic Mountain) the park north of the Forbidden City. The parks in China are well used. Due to the density of the population, there’s not much open space at home, so many Chinese will use the parks for exercise. [...] Our group of 12 arrived in Beijing, China to begin our China Adventure — Beyond the Clouds: A healing Journey to China. Over the next 12 days we’ll see major landmarks, explore hidden places, and experience the treasures of Chinese Qigong and medicine. The 12 hour flight from the US is long, but not as long as [...] “Do nothing and there is nothing left undone” is a pearl of ancient Chinese wisdom inspired by chapter 48 of the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching) written by Lao Zi (Lao Tsu) The Dao De Jing is considered one of the most important classics in all of Chinese culture. The book has been utilized by [...] Today is Easter Sunday in the west. For those of you who don’t know what this means, Easter Sunday is perhaps the biggest holiday in the western calendar (after Christmas). It is perhaps considered more important than Christmas by the Christian churches (although not by secular retail standards….) Easter Sunday is significant because it is the [...] |
Prepare for Internal Alchemy. You'll learn to use the Sun and Moon to Harmonize the Fire and Water in your body. You will also learn the first level of the Micro-Cosmic Orbit. |
||||
|
Copyright © 2012 Silent Tao - All Rights Reserved |
||||||