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Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary

3317 183rd Ave SE, Snohomish, WA 98290

A place to hold and transmit living Taoist (Daoist) Tradition.

Home to an active Daoist temple, the Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary in Snohomish, Washington hosts Taoist Practice Retreats on topics including Qi Gong, Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan), Meditation, Daoist Cultivation, and Bagua Zhang. Chinese cultural events, including the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival) invite members of the community to learn about and celebrate this rich tradition.

Visitors are welcome to enter the Daoist temple, wander the forest paths, and nurture themselves in stillness.

Snow dusts the great gate and ground entering into the Daoist Temple's inner courtyard at Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary. The Taoist temple, itself, is in the background. Evergreen trees present a vibrant backdrop for Daoist cultivation and practice, including qi gong and tai chi.

Temple entrance in the snow

Entrance gate to the Daoist Temple at Xuan Xiu Gong Sanctuary. A tall wooden archway with the Chinese characters for Xuan Xiu Gong above it. Gate is flanked by two stone lions. In the background, a sunset. The perfect place for qi gong, tai chi, and meditation practice during frequent Taoist retreats.

Temple courtyard entrance gate

Sunrise over the Daoist temple courtyard and retreat center at Xuan Xiu Gong monastery. Entrance gate and incense burners are lit by the orange light of dawn. The perfect place for qi gong, tai chi, and meditation practice during frequent Taoist retreats.

Sunrise over the temple courtyard

Sunrise above the mountains to the east of the Daoist Sanctuary, Xuan Xiu Gong, casts a golden glow beside an ornate, towering incense burner. Sunrise over the Daoist temple courtyard and retreat center at Xuan Xiu Gong monastery. Entrance gate and incense burners are lit by the orange light of dawn. The perfect place for qi gong, tai chi, and meditation practice during frequent Taoist retreats.

Sunrise behind the incense burner

Midday winter sunlight shines above the entrance gate for the Daoist temple at Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary and retreat center, casting long shadows across the courtyard. The perfect place for qi gong, tai chi, and meditation practice during frequent Taoist retreats.

Winter sun casts long shadows

Daoist temple courtyard at night with stars in a clear sky over the incense burner and back of the temple gate at Xuan Xui Gong Taoist Sanctuary and monestary. Snow dusts the ground. The perfect place for qi gong, tai chi, and meditation practice during frequent Taoist retreats.

Incense burner at night

We are actively seeking donations...

to continue bringing the project into fruition. We hope that we can look forward to you joining us in this important effort. Donations are 100% tax deductible. (The Taoist Studies Institute is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit educational institution. EIN: 91-1528828)

For more information & to donate online visit our Fundraising Site.

To donate by check:

Make your check out to TSI. Drop in the silver box at the Taoist Studies Institute in Seattle, WA, or the donation box at Xuan Xiu Gong Sanctuary. Or mail donations to: 225 North 70th Street, Seattle, WA 98103.

Help out at the Sanctuary

We are always looking for volunteers to help out at the Daoist sanctuary on various projects both indoor and out. Join an upcoming work party or email us about other opportunities.

Immerse yourself in natural beauty

Located on a thirty acre site, ponds, streams and woodland trails grace the property, making Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary a nourishing, inspirational escape from the daily hustle and bustle.

Mature cedar groves and gentle slopes lead to mountain views over the hills to the East.

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Nurture yourself in a natural setting

Deer, heron, eagle, and raven are frequent visitors. The sound of gently murmuring streams in the background is accompanied by intermittent choruses of frogs.

Whether you visit for an afternoon or a multi-day retreat, spending time exploring the calm, relaxing environment of Xuan Xiu Gong Taoist Sanctuary will leave you feeling restored and replenished.

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