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Master Ziji Explains the Best Way to Start Learning and Training in Daoism

You can read our Dao De Jing Translation here! Later you can find a very good Zhuang Zi translation here!
The Basics for Every Wudang School

The foundation of martial arts is very similar to Shaolin, except that Shaolin focuses more on external strength and Wudang on internal strength. Hence the movements come from the core and not from arm or leg strength; the highest goal to achieve is maximum power in the punch. A strong foundation is important because all…
Dragon & Phoenix – Love Relations in Daoism

In Chinese culture, dragons symbolize the male and the phoenix symbolizes the female. It is a common understanding that the female is flexible and the male is rigid, the male is strong, and the female is soft. In Daoism, we try to keep in balance with our training to prevent things from becoming uneven. By…
Yin Yang Principles – Learning Daoism Part 2

The order of creation is: First, Wuji, and if there is one, there must be two and three – this is the result of Yin and Yang – the opposites and the cycle of transformation of the five elements. This is the Daoist understanding of creation – moving and destruction – returning to stillness. Yin…
The Convincing Way of Fake Masters

Gray hair, ragged clothes, and quite aged, the perfect formula for the New Age healing guru. You learn by just watching; this way, you naturally comprehend the medium’s movements. Wellbeing is certainly promised, but a definite answer never appears behind the many marketing phrases. Read this post till the end and see how you can…
Wuji the Ultimate – Learning Daoism Part 1

Everything has a beginning and an end. We can be both closest and farthest from the Dao, the energy is inexhaustible, but space is not defined. This is the teaching of Wuji – where it all begins when you start learning about Daoism … Wuji vs. Zen A common misconception in the West is that…
Quickstart Your Self-Healing Abilities

The body and mind are constantly working, but there has to be a time where we rest; during this resting time, the self-healing process – also naturally called regeneration – can be triggered or positively encouraged with the simple things I am about to explain in this post: Most people never experience a real regeneration…
Authentic Wudang Tai Chi 28

Tai Chi 28 Performance from Master Ziji: Steps Translation: 第一段Dì Yī DuànSection one 1.預備式 Yù Bèi ShìReady postureNote: 式 refers to a posture or movement, literally the form of physical shape 2.起式 Qǐ ShìStarting movementNote: 起 literally means rising up, used in the context meaning starting an action /task 3.退步崩式 Tuì Bù Bēng ShìStep backward…
Qi Gong is What You Need to Learn – Because Now You Think You Know

There is no other art like Qi Gong, which is technically touted in marketing with many empty promises. Besides, there are apparently Qi Gong schools everywhere that promise a certificate in a few weeks or even train masters in a short amount of time. In this post, I don’t want to write about the strange…
Daoist Meditation Guide

When starting with meditation, most people tend to talk about very complicated techniques. In meditation, the practice is in the foreground, so complicated techniques are not what people should be concerned about. In Daoist meditation, you focus on natural breathing – nothing else – while you stand in an upright posture. The hip and lower…
Authentic Wudang Eight Brocades Qi Gong

Ba Duan Jin Qigong is one of the most original forms of Qigong, which was created in 1150. Baduanjin means “the 8 pieces of brocade” and received Taoist influence on the legends of the 8 immortals 200 years later.The Ba Duan Jin Qigong of the Taoists in Wudang has been improved and further developed through…
How Daoists Clear Their Mind (Meditation)

In practice, a clear head means that you can concentrate freely without being distracted. This ability expands personal freedom to do the things you want. For example, to elaborate on this, we will describe the Daoist meditation practice. One of the oldest and most original Daoist meditations is to stand on one leg on a…