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Monthly Archives: May 2011
Echoes of Emptiness (虚之響)-Original Paradise
Original Paradise by© Jacob Newell (Daoshi Gu Shen Yu) For me Daoist practice means looking inside and going back to the original beginning. One of Laozi’s primary principles is “return” (fu, 复). For Westerners who tend to view our existential … Continue reading
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Tagged Daoist Practice, Daoist thought, Jacob, poetry
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The Illuminating Light of Science on Qi
There is now convincing evidence that Qi may be the element that organizes all of our bodily functions into a coherent and integrated expression of health and vitality. For decades now we have been aware that there are dynamic relationships between the nervous system and the organ systems, but the level of complexity that science is now recognizing is really astounding. This is leading to research into the effects of intentionally enhancing coherence of these systems through the use of imagery and Qigong practice. Continue reading
Tales from the Dao
The Horse Breeder (from Lieh Tzu) by Solala Towler Pen Lo had bred horses for the Duke for many years. Now he was getting old and the Duke asked him if there was anyone in his family who would be … Continue reading
The Empty Vessel
The Empty Vessel The Journal of Daoist Philosophy and Practice Publishing since 1993 The Empty Vessel is a quarterly publication exploring Daoist philosophy and practice in daily life. In Daoism we can find a way of being, a way of … Continue reading
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Tagged Daoist Practice, The Empty Vessel
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The Taiji Examiner
Kung Fu Body Conditioning by© Violet Li Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming is a world renowned Tai Chi master. Even though he has trained tens of thousands of martial artists around the world directly or indirectly through classes, workshops, books and DVDs, … Continue reading
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Tagged Kung Fu, Martial Arts, Mind-Body Exercise, Qigong, tai chi
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Energy Healing through Science & Spirit
What is Chi Energy? It’s “Bio-Electricity”… Bio-Energy can heal the Mind & Body by Sifu Cindy Cicero The population of the world is over stressed, over worked, and over stimulated by mind’s internal unrest & chatter. Coupled with your internal response to numerous environmental factors your daily … Continue reading
Well Connected
Connection to the Natural World via Therapeutic Landscapes © Elizabeth R Mackenzie, PhD The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore the physician must start from nature, with an open mind. – Paracelsus Many cultures throughout … Continue reading
Illuminating the Dao 悟道 – The Dao & Yang Sheng
The Dao, the Dao-De-Jing, and Yang Sheng Kevin W Chen, Ph.D. MPH Laozi and the Concept of Dao According to the Records of the Grand Historian (史记 Shiji) by Chinese historian Sima Qian (司马迁 ca. 145–86 BCE); Laozi, the alleged … Continue reading
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Tagged Chinese philosophy, Dao, Dao-de-jing, Laozi, simple, three treasures
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Seasonal Harmony
Seasonal Harmony: Summer © Ellasara Kling Summer is beginning again! Here comes the warm/hot weather, more sunshine, flowers in abundance, lots of green, and depending on where you live, birds have returned and are welcoming the morning with their glorious … Continue reading
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Tagged celery, ear mushrooms, early summer, food as medicine, local food, watermelon
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