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Florida Update – Day 4
Many Floridians are now making their way home while others have begun massive clean up. Trees down, debris everywhere, damages being assessed. Crews of all sorts are being directed to the areas of critical need throughout Florida. Airlifting and dropping supplies needed. Food batteries. medical etc. Local communication is important as most traffic lights are […]
Florida Update Post-Hurricane Irma – Day 3
Update: South Miami and Keys – We heard from Jill Patterson in Key Largo. They have no power and no cell service. They are allowing residents back on the Keys today. Dunedin – Closed -Still without power and residents are cleaning up. St Petersburg – Closed – Still without power and residents are cleaning up. […]
Dunedin FL – Hurricane Irma Update Blog Post 2
Hi All, Know you are wondering and seeing lots of news on the website and telly. Good news, overall tree damage lots of debris and some structural damage fences etc. but as far as people everyone reports doing OK. Lots of power outages in most areas and cell phones running low on charge. The Fenway […]
Autumn Moon Festival & Jai Banquet, October 14th, 2017
Join us for the Autumn Moon Banquet & Central Region Instructor Appreciation Date: Saturday, October 14th, 2017 Location: International Centre, near Orangeville, Canada Where: 248305 5 Sideroad Mono, ON Please contact Head Office to reserve a seat If you wish to stay overnight, please reserve a room at the centre Schedule for the Day 12:00 p.m. […]
Hello From Florida
Hello From Florida, Many of you are watching Hurricane Irma’s visit to Florida. From what we hear and know at this time, everyone is in a safe spot and making it through the current state of Irma as she travels up the state of Florida. Many people have already or are now evacuating to […]
International Workshop in Helmond, Holland
Wholly 110 participants from 14 countries worked together to find balance, practice timing and experience feeling at the international workshop. After meditation the set was a completely different experience , so much quieter and calmer. What a joy.
Awareness Day in the Netherlands
On Sunday August 27 there were 85 members from all over the Netherlands who gathered in the TTCS centre in Helmond and paraded to the city centre for an afternoon full of demonstrations and trial classes. Many passersby saw us and good conversations were held. Lots of smiling faces were seen the whole day. Everybody […]
International Center Florida Construction Update for August 2017
Renovations at the International Center in Florida have entered a new phase. Renovation of Building E, the practice hall, has begun. Larger washrooms and an 18,000-foot air conditioned practice hall will welcome program attendees starting in early 2018. Demolition of the interior of Building E began on August 20. The dragon was moved to […]
Finish Line for the Renovations at the Southern European Centre in Madrid, Spain
The renovations at the Southern European Centre are reaching the final stages. Visually there are not many changes from previous photos, as the last days’ action has been mainly in the different installations: gas, water, electricity, heating, fire. And then getting ready for September events…
Japanese Lunch and a Movie in Dunedin, Florida
Providing a sense of community is part of our Taoist Tai Chi teachings. Cooking for one another, sharing meals, and working together are also part of the experience. A Japanese lunch and a movie captured all of these elements for the Dunedin branch. Plates of handmade sushi and rice and noodle dishes were prepared and […]
Solar Eclipse Reveals Ancient Dragon Skeleton in Orangeville!
Breaking news from South Central Ontario at the location of the International Tai Chi Centre … shown here surrounded by Taoist Guardians in front of the Guardian’s house, with the Three Religions Temple in the background, shortly after the passing of the solar eclipse, a resident volunteer was caught making off with a cart load […]
The Heart Intention (L’intention du cœur)
(Le français suit plus bas) During the night, the full moon brightens the surroundings like a celestial lamppost. In the morning of the 2nd day, the radiant sun replaces the dismal and rain of the day before. The early risers gather at the temple. With great joy, we practise Taoist chanting. This practice wakes […]
Arrêter la charrette et demander la direction (Stop cart and ask directions)
(English below) La semaine de Lok Hup s’est amorcée au Centre international sous une pluie fine et dans une atmosphère apaisée par le chanting matinal. La première journée a été une occasion d’arrêter la charrette et demander la direction. En fait, il s’agit ici du nom du premier des 66 mouvements du Lok Hup […]
Première journée de la semaine Lok Hup / Day One of Lok Hup Week
Arrêter la charrette et demander la direction (English below) La semaine de Lok Hup s’est amorcée au Centre international sous une pluie fine et dans une atmosphère apaisée par le chanting matinal. La première journée a été une occasion d’arrêter la charrette et demander la direction. En fait, il s’agit ici du nom du premier […]
Day Six of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
The last set of the week feels more together. Still time to play tai chi with Golden Cock Stands on One Leg, and then it’s time to close. Come back next year!
Smiling Faces and Happy Bellies
The hard-working kitchen team were thanked at CIT Week for their amazing feat of ensuring the hundreds of CIT participants and volunteers were well-fed with meals three times a day plus snacks. The team also provided jai for All Souls at the International Centre last weekend, and food for a reception and luncheon on the […]
Glorious start to final day of CIT
The rainbow bursts like magic on mine eyes! In hues of ancient promise there imprest … ” – Charles Tennyson Turner Leroy bet me I couldn’t find a pot of gold at the end, and I told him that was a stupid bet because the rainbow was enough.” – Rita Mae Brown God’s illumined promise.” […]
Tenth Anniversary of Three Religions Temple and Awareness Day #1 During Day Four of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
Brief the dragon legs Prepare the temple and start chanting Chanters and public offerings Enliven the dragon, bring on the confetti Speeches from distinguished guests All join in the sutra Presentation of photo contest winners Tidy up, cards displayed, walking tour
Training in the Kitchen — Part Two
This is working together … It’s not a question of ‘What did you do? What did you prepare?’ It’s always a ‘We did it together. We got the time right together.’ My biggest lesson has been that there are always problems, but that there are always five solutions for each problem. You just have to […]
Day Three of CIT Week, 2017 in Orangeville
You are getting into a rhythm. Talking to people from all over the world, practising together, session of Taoist Tai Chi® practice, the meals, the meetings where you are given the opportunity to learn how we do things in the society. It’s basically the whole package. What happens is that your body starts to loosen […]
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