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Goon Yam Festival
Today participants of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism from around the world chanted to celebrate and be inspired by Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Through chanting together our intention is to bring greater peace and harmony to the world.
All Souls Festival 1 – Folding Paper Money
All Souls Festival is one of the most important times of year in the Taoist calendar. It provides an opportunity for the living to honour those who have passed away. Volunteers prepare paper offerings for the souls of the departed in the Realm of Yin. FLK All Souls Festival chanting ceremonies will take place virtually this […]
Southern Dipper Festival
Today we celebrated the Southern Dipper Festival virtually with 1000 people from 26 countries. The Southern Dipper, together with the Northern Dipper, grants longevity. Chanting together expresses our intention to bring health and longevity to all the people of the world.
Immortal Lü Festival
Today practitioners of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts from around the world celebrated the Festival of Immortal Lü, who represents the cultivation of Taoist wisdom and the integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month
Having Cystic Fibrosis, my lungs get very clogged. Whenever I have a coughing spell I can calm myself with my Taoist Tai Chi® practice. I really think it has helped me live as long as I have. ~Laurie
Mothers Day – A Day of Appreciation
Today for Mother’s Day, Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism offers a virtual rose to all mothers in honour of the heart at the centre of the giving and caring work you do.
World Mental Health Week
Recognizing the powerful effect of Taoist Tai Chi® practice on mental health.
Tin Hau
Today Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism celebrated the Festival of Tin Hau (Empress of Heaven) with chanting for the world. Tin Hau represents devotion, sincerity, care and protection. She is known for rescuing people in distress, especially those at sea and is particularly venerated in the coastal areas of China and by Chinese communities […]
Earth Day
Wishing for peace in the world this Earth Day 2021. May we find harmony within, with each other and with the cycles of nature and the universe.
National Volunteer Week
Celebrating National Volunteer Week during the pandemic, Taoist Tai Chi® arts participants feel a deep appreciation for their chance to continue contributing positively to the world, even if physically distanced. The rewards of a caring life include a sense of calm purpose and a connection with others.
IBS Awareness Month
I was stressed in my life and diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome from the stress on my system. Taoist Tai Chi® helped with that and in so many other ways! ~Niveen
Building a Fairer Healthier World
The ancient Chinese believed that true health comes when body, mind and spirit work together in harmony. Taoist Tai Chi® arts grew out of this tradition and are a path of ultimate transformation. Taoist Training is profoundly beneficial for health. Taoist Tai Chi® practice helps the mind be calm and clear yet creative and dynamic, […]
Ching Ming Festival
Ching Ming means clear and bright. It is a day to pay respect to our family ancestors, to value where we have come from and to keep harmony with all who came before us. Today Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism participants from around the world chanted the Scripture of Filial Piety, a classic Confucian […]
Goon Yam Festival
Today Taoist Tai Chi® participants around the world chanted to celebrate Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Goon Yam inspires the cultivation of compassion and celebrating her through chanting, our intention is to bring more peace and harmony to the world.
Festival of Lord Lao
Today Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism celebrated the Festival of Lord Lao with more than 1000 participants chanting via Zoom. Lord Lao (Laozi, Lao-Tzu) is best known as the author of the Daode Jing, foundational text of Taoist thought. We chanted for the world and gave thanks for the teachings of Taoism.
World Interfaith Harmony Week – Moving towards Harmony within the World
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 [...]
World Interfaith Harmony Week – Diversity
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 [...]
World Interfaith Harmony Week – Cultivating the Spark of Goodness
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 [...]
Harmonizing with Constant Transformation and Change
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 […]
Northern Dipper Scripture
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 […]
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