The first snow and the last persimmon
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we had the first snow today,in 2011
and the last persimmon fruit from the wild, in this winter.
younger kung fu brother's visiting
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we had few younger kung fu brothers visit our school, they are from Grand Master Zhong's school.
school environment 1
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school environment
Zhang San Feng - The Internal Alchemist
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Besides being a master martial artist, Zhang San Feng is also a master in Daoist Internal Alchemy. In his treaty "Speaking of the Dao in plain words", Zhang San Feng provides a brief yet clear overview of the pathway of Dao cultivation via meditation and Internal Alchemy.
He discusses the general outline of different stages of Daoist cultivation, structure of the human essence-energy-spirit system, important explanation on key concepts such as truth, nature, spirit, mind, foundation practices in breathing and meditation, and barriers and useful attitudes to facilitate the practice.
As the master said, practice proceeded blindly leads one to go nowhere (section 16). This article therefore helps practitioner to focus their efforts on the core and direct pathway towards the Dao.
http://www.wudangdao.com/about-daoism/daoist-cultivation/zhangsanfeng-teachings/
Pure virtue is like water
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Water is everywhere, it supports everything, and therefore is close to Dao.
When one flows in Dao like water, one flows with perfect location, mind, heart, trust, ability, and timing.
There is no fighting within, and one abides in everlasting peace.
source: Daodejing Chapter 8
Kung Fu or Gong Fu?
/Both actually refers to the same thing. The Chinese government introduced the new pinyin system in 1958, which replaced the old Wade-Giles system used since mid-19th century. As a result, materials published before 1979 are mostly in the old system, and material after 1979, including the current materials, are in new pinyin system. Here are some of the more common terms used in Daoist Kung Fu in both system:
| Old | New | Chinese | Meaning |
| Tao | Dao | 道 | Path/ Way / Law |
| Taoism | Daoism | 道家 | Dao school |
| Kung Fu | Gong Fu | 功夫 | Degree of skill |
| T'ai Chi | Tai Ji | 太极 | Grand supreme /Totality of Yin and Yang |
| Ch'i Kung | Qi Gong | 气功 | Energy practise |
| Wu Tang | Wu Dang | 武当 | Name of the mountain |
reference: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade%E2%80%93Giles
old-new conversion table: http://library.ust.hk/guides/opac/conversion-tables.html
What is Dao?
/What is Dao? Dao is the origin, the path and the destination.
(see Summary of Daodejing)
Most people live their lifes for survival, many live for possessions, some live for achievements, few just be themselves, rarely still are those just are.
What is your path? Where is your destination?
Morning hike
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Summer is hot, we decided to take a hike down to the mountain valley for morning training. We trained at the terrace of Big Dippers, trekked along the river, and found many caves where Daoists lived and practised.
Wudangdao.com upgraded!
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www.wudangdao.com has upgraded! With the collective effort from Master Bing, Derek and Graham from Shimsy Design, our new website is now more simple, modern, richer in content, and hopefully easier to navigate. We'll post updates about our life here in this new Blog section from time to time.
Stay tuned, and happy navigating!
Regards,
Wudangdao Kungfu Institute Team
p.s. 4 little chicks were born at the farmer's house we stay yesterday. We wish they will grow up healthy and happily, together with our new website!
April 5th 2010 School Lecture and Workshop Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School
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Program Description The Tao and the American Dream School Lecture and Workshop Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School
Program to include two lectures containing the following: talk by Master Zhong, Xue Chao (Master Bing) about his life and experiences at Wudang Mountain and in America teaching Wudang martial arts, integrated slide show/video presentation, and martial arts demonstration. In addition to two lectures, the program will include two teaching periods to be held during two of school's PE classes in which Master Bing will instruct attendees (open to both students and faculty) in some of the Chinese martial arts techniques that are part of the Wudang system of Internal Kungfu and Taiji. Master Bing and his assistants will be available at the school from
8:00 am to 3:00 PM to facilitate program setup and ad hoc discussion with interested parties. Manchester Essex Regional Middle High School will provided all audio visual equipment needed in the program's presentation. Program Date: Monday, April 5, 2010
Program Length: Lectures – 45 minutes each
Workshops – 50 minutes each
Sept 26th 2009 Eight Immortal Staff Seminar in Lomita
/Eight Immortal Staff Wudang Baxian Gun Form
Dates : Sept. 26th & 27th, 2009
Time : 10 - 4pm - 1 1/2 Lunch Break Place : Shaolin Temple Kung Fu School in Lomita Fee : Donation of $175 for 2 days - Sept. 26th - 27th - Pay in advance it will be $175 before Sept. 1st At event $100 per day... $200
Contact : Shifu Manuel Marquez at (310) 539-1374 or by e-mail at tzmantis@aol.com
Master Bing 2009 Eight Immortals Stick Seminar video
Five animal qigong seminar in Berkeley way, CA
/May 9 2009 Five animal qigong seminar in Berkeley way CA
March 18th 2009 Five animal Qigong Seminar in Vista CA
/March 18th 2009 Five animal Qigong Seminar in Vista CA
