Traditionally the Lantern Festival is a joyous time when families come together to celebrate the beginning of the first season when the Lord of the Heavenly realm bestows blessings and [...]

The Directors’ advice to develop our self-practice is helping to keep me strong and is my cure for daily worry during this pandemic. The past year has been a time of [...]

Traditionally Lunar New Year is a joyous time when we set a positive direction for the New Year and families come together to celebrate. It usually begins with a trip [...]

  My antique grandfather clock requires winding each week. I feel the association with it as I stand near it in my own daily  practice. As I wind it, there is a [...]

I had open heart surgery for a double bypass.  My Taoist Tai Chi® practice really helped my easy recovery. With these arts you bounce instead of break! ~ [...]

Taoism teaches compassion for all living beings. This is the foundation of world harmony. The Bodhisattva Goon Yam (Guan Yin) represents compassion. Here she is pictured at Fung Loy Kok [...]

Taoism has a tradition of openness to wisdom from diverse sources. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism observes and integrates the teachings of the three religions of China: Confucianism, Buddhism [...]

Taoism teaches that compassion and selflessness are part of our original nature. Taoist training cultivates the spark of goodness within, as thoughts and actions throughout our daily lives naturally become [...]

Taoism teaches us that there are opportunities in every situation, no matter how difficult. It also teaches us that we can deepen our understanding when we are able to apply [...]

The practice of Taoist Tai Chi® arts, the sequence of all movements or a few foundation exercises, allows me to center myself, regain focus, come back to the present moment [...]

Dear Fung Loy Kok Board of Directors, Thank you for the Saturday morning sessions. They are a lifeline of support for those of us who live alone and are [...]

Losing brain function is not just about disease and decline, it’s about a person. Worldwide, at least 44 million people are living with some form of dementia. Alzheimer’s brings loss of memory, and other aspects of cognitive function that are profoundly life changing. Fortunately, research shows that being physically active can reduce the risk, or […]

Living with agoraphobia and social anxiety as I do, the regular virtual meetings along with my daily Taoist Tai Chi® practice have become an extremely vital part of managing my mental health and  staying positive and balanced. I find great strength and resilience in connecting with Fung Loy Kok Institute of TaoismTM  through teachings, encouragement […]

How do I let go while staying grounded? Comment lâcher prise tout en restant cloué au sol? -Stefan N

The Northern Dipper (Big Dipper) points to the North Star (Polaris). In Taoism the North Star is at the centre of cycles of change in the sky, in the universe, and in people.  It is still and the whole sky turns around it. In Taoism, and in the Northern Dipper Scripture in particular, the North […]

I like the virtual reunions on Saturday morning, the ones of 1000 participants from the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, during which we chant for the world. Kneeling in front of my computer, I share with everyone this moment of great unity and harmony. All I have to do is participate in these chants […]

Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism wishes everyone a Happy New Year! May 2021 bring peace and joy to the world. L’ Institute de Taoïsme Fung Loy Kok souhaite à tous une bonne année! Que l’année 2021 apporte la paix et la joie au monde.

Taoism, and the Northern Dipper Sutra in particular, incorporates the idea of harmonizing with constant transformation and change. These rhythms of life and of our Taoist Tai Chi® practice relate to the cycles of nature. Everything is moving and changing and yet does not need to be chaotic. There is consistency, balance and stability in […]

We hope that everyone in the world finds peace, love and joy, despite these difficult times. Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism sends season’s greetings and best wishes to all.

The Northern Dipper Scripture is an ancient text chanted for the health and longevity of the living, to increase blessings and to disperse disasters. It is especially helpful for occasions such as birthdays and is chanted on the full and new moon. Much of it is a message from Lord Lao (Laozi, Lao-Tzu) to the […]