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.
At the beginning of May 2024 we came to Kraków for the first post-pandemic retreat in Poland to deepen our understanding of Master Moy’s teachings. A friendly environment and the harmonious cooperation between the staff of a rented place (school) and the members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society, translated into a wonderful atmosphere. Under the watchful eye of the retreat leader, participants from 11 countries once again were able to strengthen their foundations and deepen the principles of Taoist Tai Chi® practice. We explored the importance of the ground force, dropping elbows, open hands, eye-level gaze, expansion and contraction. Through this, the movements became increasingly internal and harmonious. Practising for 5 days made us more sensitive to feelings in our bodies and helped us open up to changing our habits. Increasingly and with more openness we shared our feelings and personal experiences.
It wasn’t easy to change habits, but what a joyful work. The retreat leader tirelessly persevered in reminding us to stop thinking and encouraged us to let go. He explained the relationship between body and mind. The final set was an experience of togetherness, harmony and the joy of being together. We hope to meet again soon.
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism is celebrating the Festival of Immortal Lü with people from around the world chanting together. Immortal Lü represents the cultivation of Taoist wisdom and the integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Fung Loy Kok participants from twenty-five countries chanted on March 28 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.
People from twenty-five countries gathered on March 24 to celebrate the Festival of Lord Lao (Laozi, Lao-Tzu). In coming together to chant for the world and give thanks for the teachings of Taoism, we all benefit from the opportunity it offers to transform ourselves to become better people.
The Ching Ming Festival provides an opportunity to honor our family members who came before us. By paying respect to our ancestors, we bring peace and prosperity to future generations.
The Ching Ming Festival provides an opportunity to honour our family members who came before us. By paying respect to our ancestors, we bring peace and prosperity to future generations.
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