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.

Chinese Graffiti and Time Travel

It’s a gloomy, rainy day in Washington DC. But at least it is not cold and snowing a blizzard! A day like today is a blessing in many ways. It helps orient you inwards, which can make your training a little easier. It also provides a great opportunity to drink some hot tea and reflect. [...]

Who Told You to Fall into the Pearl River?

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 [...]

East Meets West on a Steamy Night in Guangzhou

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 [...]

The Flowers are Beautiful in Southern China

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 [...]