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Lantern Festival
The Lantern Festival is a joyous time when families celebrate the beginning of the year and when the Lord of the Heavenly realm bestows blessings and longevity. It is a time when we set a positive direction for ourselves and our communities. The lantern light, the chanting and the blessings represent our intention for peace and healing. […]
Jade Emperor Festival
Participants from 26 countries gathered virtually today to honor the Jade Emperor. The ruler of heaven, the Jade Emperor represents virtue and just leadership.
World Interfaith Harmony Week
Taoism has a tradition of openness to wisdom from diverse sources and teaches that compassion and selflessness are part of our original nature. Taoist training cultivates the spark of goodness within and fosters the cultivation of ever deeper levels of connection and compassion. This process is fundamental to our health and to the restoration of […]
Happy Year of the Tiger
新年快樂 身體健康！ Happy New Year from Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism!
Offering of Thanks to Deities
As we prepare for Chinese New Year, participants from around the world gathered together virtually to thank the deities for the blessings received over the past year. The ceremony included the chanting of the Ten Thousand Buddhas Sutra to pay respect and express gratitude to all deities.
Happy New Year
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism wishes everyone a Happy New Year! May 2022 bring peace and harmony to the world.
Festival of the Lord of the Third Season
Yesterday, participants of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism gathered to chant the Three Seasons Scripture to commemorate the Festival of the Lord of the Third Season. Chanting offers a way to seek protection and relief from water disasters.
Staying social
Virtual meetings help me stay socially active, they help me break through the isolation. Even though I don’t speak, I have the opportunity to see others. Listening to their stories and teachings helps me to feel better by offering me comfort. It brings a sense of relief and joy.
Goon Yam Festival
Today participants of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism around the world chanted to pay respect to Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Goon Yam inspires the cultivation of compassion. Celebrating her through chanting, our intention is to bring more peace and harmony to the world.
A practice for life
All generations benefit from the age-friendly activities of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism. Seniors make key contributions to our community finding renewal, joy, growth & connection. Engaging in Taoist Tai Chi® arts leads to a feeling of internal stillness balanced with an outward expansion. Irrespective of one’s age, there is a progressively deeper connection to life, […]
Wong Dai Sin Festival
Participants of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism around the world chanted together on September 29 to celebrate the festival of Wong Dai Sin. He was a simple shepherd who displayed great virtue and is said to have cultivated immortality by practising the Taoist Arts. His story tells us that with a good heart anyone […]
Aumento de energía
Tomo una medicación recetada que suprime la actividad del sistema nervioso central, lo que me dificulta levantarme por la mañana. En la Columbia Británica, los cantos y las charlas de la Junta Directiva tienen lugar los sábados por la mañana a las 6:30. Cuando se suspendieron las actividades presenciales, me entusiasmó tener la oportunidad de […]
Festival del Medio Otoño
El 21 de septiembre, los participantes del Instituto de Taoísmo Fung Loy Kok cantaron para celebrar el Festival del Medio Otoño. La luna de otoño es un momento en el que las familias y los amigos se reúnen para apreciar lo que hemos recibido durante el año pasado. Juntos, mientras disfrutamos de los pasteles de […]
International Day of Peace
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism wishes peace and harmony to all peoples of the world on this International Day of Peace.
All Souls Festival 15 – Synopsis
Throughout the vast world May there be no anxiety and no hindrance. The cycles of death and life go on; What else could there be? If you go when you must go, How could you not be at ease? Turn your mind to the Tao And deliverance will quickly come! Chant encouraging souls of the departed to let go of attachments and […]
All Souls Festival 14 – Cymbals
The last day of All Souls Festival brought together the caring intention of a thousand people chanting for the world and for those who have passed away. The ceremony leader reads a notice to the multitude of gathered souls, marked with a loud crash of cymbals!
All Soul’s Festival 13-Memorial Altar Offerings
In traditional Taoist belief, souls of the dead continue to need care from those in the world of living. Offerings to them include items for daily use such as food, shelter, clothing and money.
Festividad de Todas las Almas 12 – Incienso
Hay un dicho chino que dice: «Cuando los muertos estén en paz, los vivos prosperarán». Al honrar y ayudar a los muertos durante la Festividad de Todas las almas, esperamos reducir el sufrimiento y traer bendiciones en los mundos de los vivos y los muertos. Las ofrendas de incienso durante la Festividad de Todas […]
Festividad de Todas las Almas 11 – Preparativos
Mientras nos preparamos para la Festividad de Todas las almas, nos componemos
Abordamos las tareas con una intención respetuosa
Con cuidado, y con reverencia, colocamos los objetos en el altar
Flores, fruta, Jai, té, vino
Encendemos el incienso
Es silencioso, tranquilo
Cantamos
Al cierre es alegre. ¿Puedo abordar mi vida con la misma intención y […]
Festividad de Todas las Almas 10 – Traer la Paz
La Festividad de Todas las Almas es una oportunidad para llevar la paz a las innumerables almas que, a lo largo de los siglos, han muerto en circunstancias de gran sufrimiento y no tienen a nadie que las cuide.
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