Difficult and Uncertain TerrainThe path of Taoist self-cultivation is not a straight line. It can mean studying spiritual texts, practicing…
Blow if you willAutumn wind. The flowershave all faded -Gensen Mumon (1322-c.1390)
How Does Energy Move? We all have energy moving through our bodies. It carries out the many unconscious functions every…
Strengthen the Senses Our senses interpret virtually innumerable stimuli for our brain. These stimuli include sounds waves, light waves, tastes,…
What is Tao? More than just a philosophy, Taoist practices are rooted in disciplines for physical health and longevity. These…
Above/Below, Within/Without Searching for more and healthier energy, the Taoists turned inward. Taoists found their inner environment closely matched their…
Swallowing Saliva Intentionally generating and swallowing saliva has many benefits to help maintain health. In conjunction with meditation, saliva can…
Happiness Stems From Connections According to an eighty-year study conducted by Harvard, “how happy we are in our relationships has…
Birthing Cells As our cells multiply, the cell grows and breaks into two cells. Some Taoists believe the new cells take the…
Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really no…