A Literary Gathering

At the Taoist Studies Institute in Seattle & Online via Zoom

Saturday Sept. 20, 7-9 p.m.

Step into the timeless world of Chinese aesthetics, where brush and ink capture the spirit of mountains and rivers, and natural stones embody the essence of the heaven and earth. This gathering brings together friends of the arts to express the harmony between nature, literature, and cultivation.

Guests will explore the tradition of Chinese landscape painting (山水畫 shān shuǐ huà) “Mountain and Water Painting”, and the scholar’s stone (供石 gòng shí), treasured for its natural form. Calligraphy, readings of classical poetry, and Guqin music will be interwoven with discussion of these art forms and conversation in the style of an old-world yǎjí 雅集 — a refined gathering of friends. Light refreshments, including unique Chinese teas, will be provided.

Through shared reflection on painting, calligraphy, stone, word, and sound, we invite participants to experience the resonance of “patterns of heaven and earth” and the enduring elegance of the scholar’s studio.

Tickets & Registration

Tickets range from $500 to free, giving you options on how to support the school.

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This Special Event is brought to you as part of the 2025 Xuan Xiu Gong Sanctuary Capital Campaign, designed to carry forward the living Taoist tradition and secure the sanctuary’s future.

The Taoist Studies Institute is devoted to the preservation and transmission of Taoist wisdom through study, spiritual practice, and the arts. Rooted in the principle of nourishing life (養生), Xuan Xiu Gong is a living sanctuary—a place of restoration and transformation.

100% of your donation goes directly toward these efforts, helping us to:

• Secure the Sanctuary’s Future - Retire the remaining mortgage on the Sanctuary, due October 2025
• Enhance the Sacred Environment - Fund essential projects: a traditional gate, stone steps, courtyards, bridges, gutters, and side halls
• Support Practice and Teaching - Provide new meditation cushions, expand gathering spaces, and preserve an authentic lineage

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Your generosity directly sustains a sanctuary for Taoist learning, cultivation, and community.

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