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.

How to Travel in China (part 1)

The first rule for travelling in China is

“Get over yourself!”

That’s right, if you have never been to China, you are going to have to radically alter the way you view the world if you want to enjoy it.

International travel is good for just about everyone. There is nothing quite like getting on a plane and [...]

How to Sit, Stand and Lie Down in Chinese Qigong

All of the traditional Chinese internal arts, whether Qigong, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, painting, music, or calligraphy, have a few things in common. First, they are all entry points to higher cultivation, Nei Dan, the pinnacle of Chinese civilization.

Second, they all make use of a common set of foundation principles called the Three Adjustments. These [...]

How to Start Your Training

The scope of Chinese culture is so broad and inclusive; you might be wondering “Where do I start?”

That’s a good question. To answer it you need to ask yourself another: “What do I want to accomplish?”

For some people, this question is easy to answer. If you know, for example, you want to study health and [...]