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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.
Rapid Recovery after Kidney Transplant
In 2019 I had been practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts for 22 years; it is also the year I had a full medical check including scans, bloodwork, and psychological assessment in hopes of donating a kidney to my husband. Through the years of my Taoist Tai Chi® practice, I noticed the physical benefits […]
One Percent Better
At the Saturday, March 13th chanting session, I discovered what it means to let go and relax.
The Northern Dipper Scripture is a long chant and I found it difficult at [...]
Clear Mind
In one year of Taoist Tai Chi® practice my mind is [...]
Changed Life
Taoist Tai Chi® practice has changed my life so that I no longer have brain fog and I am [...]
Increased Clarity
Taoist Tai Chi®️ practice increases my mental clarity, energy and confidence, and it challenges my [...]
Improved Functionality
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Taoist Tai Chi®️ practice has improved the functionality of my life immensely – mental clarity, organizational abilities, mental memory and problem solving skills. Also, I am more cheerful and have [...]
Help Depression and Anxiety
Research and anecdotal evidence show that Taoist Tai Chi® practice helps people with both depression and anxiety. Their energy increases, mood improves, and anxiety decreases.
Read more about how the Taoist Tai [...]
A Lantern Blessing
I requested a Blessing to be chanted during the Lantern Festival. It is « The Lamp that Bestows Peace and Safety to the Young and Old ». This Blessing reminds me that [...]
Strength in Numbers
Thanks to a regular chanting practice, I am now able to meditate. I realize the synergy and complementarity of Taoist Tai Chi® arts. This multidimensional training allows me to develop [...]
The Worst of Times, The Best of Times
Finding balance and managing my social anxiety during the pandemic has been quite daunting for me. Trying to feel comfortable with my discomfort has been a struggle. I have my [...]
Celebrating Lantern Festival Virtually
Lantern Festival is a time to focus our positive direction for the new year. The lantern light, the chanting and the blessings represent our intention for peace and healing in [...]
Happy Lantern Festival!
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 [...]
Reflections on My Journey
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 [...]
Lunar New Year Celebration
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 [...]
Consistent, Continuous Feeling
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 [...]
Heart and Stroke Month – Bounce instead of break!
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!
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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 [...]
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