Understanding Taoist Classics


Interpreting the Ancient Codes

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.

China 2010: Day 3: Great Wall of China

Day 3, Sunday, April 18 (Beijing and Great Wall)

Jan and I rose early again. The elevator trip down to the lobby proved to be an experience in Chinese life and culture. When we got on at the 15th floor, the elevator was full. We hesitated to enter, but people motioned and then ushered us to [...]

China 2010: Day 2: Beijing

Day 2, Saturday, April 17 (Beijing)

           Today Beijing was still overcast and a bone-chilling, damp cold slapped at all parts exposed to the elements.  We rose early and went downstairs to breakfast at a feast of a buffet that offered American and Chinese breakfasts.  It included my favorite bok choy, steamed buns with bean paste [...]