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In traditional Taoist belief, souls of the dead continue to need care from those in the world of the living. Offerings to them include items for daily use such as food, shelter, clothing and money.
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Fung Loy Kok participants from twenty-five countries chant to celebrate and be inspired by Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Through chanting together our intention is to bring greater peace and harmony to the world.
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Buddhist and Taoist temples around the world observe All Souls Festival during the first half of the 7th lunar month when the gates of the realm of the dead are opened and the souls of the deceased can receive offerings.
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The local branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society in Great Britain were invited to participate in Diversity Week at Tendring Technology College. Leaders in Training led two sessions for about 50 year 8 students plus 5 staff members. Information about the organization, our founder Master Moy and some of the health benefits of the practice, was shared. Students tried some of the foundation exercises, and were led through the first few moves of the set, focusing on expansion, contraction and weight shifting and given the opportunity to share their feelings. They said they felt calm and peaceful. We hope to have planted some seeds to grow future Leaders in Training.
On Thursday, 11 July, we welcomed the 1st Stanway Scouts Group to the European Centre in Colchester.
About 30 beaver scouts and their families came for a session. We showed them a foundation exercise and some moves of the set. We led them in chanting the Bo Hui Jaan and talked about the benefits of chanting. We talked about the shrine and how we look after it. And we introduced them to the dragon.
Their participation in the evening will help them to achieve a badge by visiting a place of worship, meeting people who help others, engaging in health and fitness, and learning five new things. The scouts were thoroughly engaged, were very open to sharing the feelings they experienced during their practice, and genuinely enjoyed the session.
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Friday, August 9 to Monday, August 12
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All Souls Festival is one of the most important times of year in the Taoist calendar. It provides an opportunity for the living to honour those who have passed away. Volunteers prepare paper offerings for the souls of the departed in the Realm of Yin.
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At the beginning of May 2024 we came to Kraków for the first post-pandemic retreat in Poland to deepen our understanding of Master Moy’s teachings. A friendly environment and the harmonious cooperation between the staff of a rented place (school) and the members of the Taoist Tai Chi Society, translated into a wonderful atmosphere. Under the watchful eye of the retreat leader, participants from 11 countries once again were able to strengthen their foundations and deepen the principles of Taoist Tai Chi® practice. We explored the importance of the ground force, dropping elbows, open hands, eye-level gaze, expansion and contraction. Through this, the movements became increasingly internal and harmonious. Practising for 5 days made us more sensitive to feelings in our bodies and helped us open up to changing our habits. Increasingly and with more openness we shared our feelings and personal experiences.
It wasn’t easy to change habits, but what a joyful work. The retreat leader tirelessly persevered in reminding us to stop thinking and encouraged us to let go. He explained the relationship between body and mind. The final set was an experience of togetherness, harmony and the joy of being together. We hope to meet again soon.
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism is celebrating the Festival of Immortal Lü with people from around the world chanting together. Immortal Lü represents the cultivation of Taoist wisdom and the integration of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
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