The Dragon dwells in Heaven, roaming amongst the stars… drifting in and out of the clouds. Aloof from the world, he is always observant of it. Enigmatic and free, the Dragon soars effortlessly, adrift in time upon an endless sea of tranquility. He is clarity and calm, peace and emptiness. Like a mysterious cloud, the [...]
Archive for the ‘Martial philosophy’ Tag
This is Taiji… 2 comments
Nothing means anything… You do not “know” anything… 3 comments
To be real we must get over our perceptions that we know things. Knowing, in a way is prejudice, when we think we know something we shut down our awareness and stop being open to the moment. Who we are changes each moment… we exist as a being not just in a physical form but [...]
Devotion to Spirit 3 comments
Devotion to training is its own reward. Making love to the energy that sustains you nurtures your soul. Embracing the feeling that moves us is simple. Why would anyone not keep training; I am not sure I could relate to that? Master Dong was just here, and I spent 18 hours with him over [...]
Basic Taiji Principles, Overview 1 comment
The entire human energy system uses these same principles, not just your body, but also the mind, emotions and spirit. I am taking about the laws of physics; nothing is exempt from these basic principles of the universe.
Memorial Day 2 comments
Without temptation, there is no claim to virtue.
The Way to be Followed Alone 3 comments
These ideals are presented by Musashi to encourage us all to cultivate the only thing of this world that lives on after we leave it….Character
Stay on the Path Leave a comment
We are all Wayfarers on a path returning to the peace from which we come.
Heaven and Hell Leave a comment
Reading List, Books and Periodicals Leave a comment
There are so many books…Taoist, Buddhist, Qigong, and Taiji. There have been hundreds of books in my life and it may take me that many years to flesh out this list, but I will do my best! Since Taiji is a Taoist art I will start with some of the works from the Taoist canon. [...]
Qigong Lesson #1 “Wuji” A Philisophical Perspective Leave a comment
My approach to teaching Qigong (energy cultivation) is equally pragmatic, I’m not asking anyone to make any leap of faith; only to see the truth.
The One Tao
Always giving, and yet it is never exhausted…
