We are back in session for fall 2012: Learn and practice Taoist Tai Chi in the Bedminster area of NJ. We are an out reach program of the TTCS of the U.S. through the NY-NJ-CT Tristate branch (see the international website at www.taoist.org), a not-for-profit organization spreading Tai Chi for the health benefits. Tai Chi delivers both health benefits and is known as 'moving meditation' because of its ability to soothe the mind, and IT IS FUN! We hope to be practicing out-of-doors in the nice wea …

Original Mind Zen Sangha is a community of American Zen Buddhists practicing in the lineage of Korean Zen Master Seung Sahn. The sangha is led by Andre Doshim Halaw, a Zen priest and teacher in the Five Mountain Zen Order. Our purpose is to support one another on the Buddhist Path, to wake up to our true, original mind (Buddha Nature), and to manifest this inherent perfection in our everyday lives. Please come join us for meditation, Dharma talks, Zen services, and (optional) interviews with the …

Weekly I Liq Chuan study group, there will be quarterly seminars with Instructor Wai Tang and monthly visits from Joshua Craig. We will cover I liq Chuan's 15 Basic Excercises as well as Mechanism of the Body Movement ,Three Dimensional Planes , Energy Force of Yin and Yang ,Footwork ,Kicking , Power Training ,Spinning Hands Eight Cycles of Spinning Hands, How to force to the point of contact ,Learning to maintain constant energy on changing point of contact ,Recognizing energy of flow, fend, ro …

People practice Taiji and Qigong for many reasons. Examples include practicing for health, out of curiosity, to participate with friends, for spiritual cultivation, and for martial ability. No matter the reason people begin their study, once the benefits begin to be realized an inner sense of wellbeing arises. Those who continue to practice do so because it enhances and enriches their life. We welcome you to our group.

Taiji (Tai chi): this is the traditional form with 108 movements. It is the Wudong Style Qigong (Chi Kung): The movements of qigong are therapeutic – each set of exercises being specific to certain acupuncture meridians or organ systems. Qigong revitalizes your body and brings scattered energy together. The result is that you are more relaxed and yet more energized. Meditation: We do traditional Taoist standing meditation called the Microcosmic Orbit. Here we bring the yin and yang forces of the …

We will meet once a week and practice and learn Cheng Man Ching's 37 posture form. We will spend time breaking the form down, showing application and also stress the importance of body awareness especially through the yin yang transformations throughout the form. Practice of the form on a daily basis can lead to both better health, greater awareness and the development of inner wisdom. Quoting from Professor Cheng in his book "Cheng Man Ch'ing's Advanced T'ai Chi Form Instructions on page 32, tr …

click here for : 2012 WinterOsho Meditation Festival - 6 days of meditation, celebration & community living in nature If you want to live a more fulfilled life, first you will want to know your potential, who you really are. Meditation is the route to that knowing. It is the methodology of the science of awareness. Many meditative techniques require one to sit still and silent. But for most of us accumulated stress in our bodymind makes that difficult. Before we can hope to access our inner pow …

Learn Taoist Qi Gong (Chi Kung), meditation techniques and other Taoist Arts with others who are interested in healing themselves, integrating body and mind, removing obstacles to the expression of unique self, and cultivating their capacity for love, harmony, patience, balance, and integrity. I will be offering Qi Gong courses and group meditations around these themes and integrating teachings from the Tao Te Ching as well as Chinese Medicine theory as we go along.  I strongly encourage others …

Meet and practice friendly Tai Chi Chuan and explore related Yin Yang philosophy as on calendar: Tai Chi Form, Basic Push Hands (Tui Shou), Push Hands Meetup, Pana Practice (Qigong fusion), Noten Meditation and periodic workshops. We strive to cultivate a friendly and fun atmosphere, and many events are conducted in an informal setting. Any internal or external mind-body style / martial art is welcome, including beginners. For Tai Chi Form and Pana Practice (Qigong Fusion) an instructor will be …

Open to all those looking to find more wisdom, love, inner peace and spiritual freedom in their lives, through better understanding of dreams, past lives and the personal way the universe speaks to us daily. Move naturally and easily into higher areas of awareness and help life flow in a smoother and happier direction. One form of personal meditation we explore is known as a "Spiritual Exercise". This form of simple meditation, using your creative imagination, strengthens your inner guidance a …

White Plains Zen, a sittting group started in Feburary 2002 is affiliated with the Inisfada Interfaith Zen Center at St. Ignatius Retreat House in Manhasset, NY & Morning Star Zendo in Jersey City NJ. All are part of the White Plum Asanga, in the lineage of Hakuyu Taizan Maezumi Roshi. Our guiding teacher: Robert E. Kennedy, S.J. Roshi.

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Clear Mountain Zen Center is a place to practice Zen Buddhism in a supportive and caring environment offering introductory courses for those interested in exploring Zen Buddhism, as well as full practice support, activities, and ceremonies for meingmbers. Membership in the Center is open to all. Zen training, while it arises out of the Buddhist tradition, can serve as a valuable adjunct to any religion, calming and centering the mind and promoting stablity, mindfulness, and clarity. If you are i …

"Yes, the problem has changed", says Deleuze, "It may be that to believe in this world, in this life, has become our most difficult task, the task of a mode of existence to be discovered on our plane of immanence today." Immanence affords us an opportunity to bring balance into our experience through recognition that our nature is a part of all that is - that one is a residual phenomenon of many - and that being embodied is indeed spiritual and soulful, and spiritually conjunctive. It looks at …

"Tai Chi Easy™ is a carefully developed method and approach to Tai Chi and Qi (Chi) Cultivation that makes it easy, beneficial and fun from the very beginning.The student does not have to devote years to learning the traditional 108 movement form or even the shortened (24, 36, 42 movement) form to enjoy the calming emotional and health benefits of Tai Chi (Taiji). "Tai Chi Easy is not “just” an exercise program that uses gentle activities to help increase joint flexibility and range of motion an …

For men interested in improving their health, fitness, and well-being, utilizing the practices of Ancient China. Iron Crotch Neigong is based on Bodhidharma's Shaolin Marrow Washing (xisuigong) and Taoist nine-circle alchemy (daojia jiu zhuan wandansu.) It combines Buddhist and Taoist, as well as internal and external methods. It can: Increase energy and well-being Increase mental alertness Improve circulation Build Inner strength Produce a total body modification Improve any discipline you're …

We offer Tai Chi, meditation, and Yoga classes in Princeton, NJ and surrounding areas. A core part of our practice is the Taoist philosophy of Wuwei – usually translated as “not-doing” or “not-doing doing”. We interpret Wuwei to mean that by not interfering with our own action, the most optimal action can be achieved. So although we are externally practicing some form of Tai Chi, meditation, Yoga, etc., the real practice is letting go of our own blockages and interferences. We strongly emphasize …

Come join us for a journey of self discovery, an adventure of sex meditation and philosophy all woven together. We'll be exploring into the mythical worlds of Tantra, Yoga, Zen and Taoism, experiencing the depth each has to offer, and find the cohesive element which leads to a fuller, richer experience of our own lives. These meetups are aimed towards yogis and non-yogis alike, towards Tantrikas and newbies, Zen monks and trance dancers. All that is required is an inquisitive heart which is curi …

We have a place in our city of Philadelphia to come together and acknowledge ourselves as spiritual beings.  The Sacred Village Center is a place for all persons to explore and learn from one another based on our own spiritual growth, path and needs.  We together make this space comfortable and welcoming to all.    In our urban city we need this space to be available and affordable to explore and develope as spiritual people.   Our Religious Studies and Spiritual Practice provides access to the …

I-Ching has been used for more than 5000 years as a method to make decisions and to know the future. It is a source of wisdom and inspiration. Feng Shui uses the laws of both Heaven (astronomy) and Earth (geography) to help one improve life by receiving positive energy.