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UPCOMING EVENTS
Taoist Walking Retreat
July 22 – 24
9:00 AM Friday – 3:30 PM Sunday This retreat will present both foundation gong methods and walking methods.
The effortless gait of Taoist walking is both graceful and efficient. It stills the mind, nourishes the body and cultivates vitality. There are many methods of Taoist walking, Xing Qiao. They all are dependent on the foundation of internal practice. Xing Qiao walking is a method of carrying your practice into other activities and is one of the four activities of cultivation; walking, standing, sitting, and lying down Deepening Practice Retreat
August 12th till August 21st
Location: The Sanctuary 
The Deepening Practice Retreat is an opportunity to immerse oneself in dedicated practice, which results in accelerated progress.
Throughout the retreat, there will be an emphasis on individual guidance to deepen each participant’s skill and understanding, regardless of experience level. The curriculum will include meditation, qigong, and form practice throughout the day with a talk and discussion each evening after dinner. Essential in the practice of the Hun Yuan system is the idea of Nourishing. It is only through the understanding and practice of Nourishing that health and vitality are cultivated, and true skill develops. Extended practice in a natural setting allows opportunity to access and harvest the qi of nature and to strengthen and deepen one’s own practice. |
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Moon Festival Celebration
September 10th
Location: the Sanctuary
Location: the Sanctuary
The Moon Festival is rooted in many different myths. Legend traces the story to a hero named Hou Yi, who lived during a time when there were 10 suns in the sky. This caused people to die, so Hou Yi shot down nine of the suns and was given an elixir by the Queen of Heaven to make him immortal. But Hou Yi didn't drink the elixir because he wanted to remain with his wife, Chang'e (pronounced Chung-err). So, he told her to watch over the potion.
One day a student of Hou Yi tried to steal the elixir from her, and Chang'e drank it to foil his plans. Afterward, she flew to the moon, and people have prayed to her for fortune ever since. She is presented with a variety of food offerings during the Moon Fest, and festival-goers swear that they can spot Chang'e dancing on the moon during the festival.
One day a student of Hou Yi tried to steal the elixir from her, and Chang'e drank it to foil his plans. Afterward, she flew to the moon, and people have prayed to her for fortune ever since. She is presented with a variety of food offerings during the Moon Fest, and festival-goers swear that they can spot Chang'e dancing on the moon during the festival.
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