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Wudang Academy - Traditional Sanfeng Cultural Heritage
In the west, people often say that they identify with Daoism and self-cultivation. Often, however, these are just personal views that are justified with the argument of Daoist philosophy. Since Daoism is a practical philosophy, most of them are... Read more
You can read our Dao De Jing Translation here! Later you can find a very good Zhuang Zi translation here! Read more
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,... Read more
This is is our latest translation project, we prepared these questions for Master Chen Shiyu since these are very sensitive topics. This information has to be explained from a Daoist practitioner’s view. Enjoy the interview! Read more
Without knowing what is behind the mountains, the expectation of finding a new higher mountain is high. This is the reason for hiking, whoever understands this will enjoy it. The beginning for every Daoist is the direct focus on... Read more
These two chapters are important for understanding the master's ambition. It is a common mistake to question what is not understood under the rule of heaven. The experience or so the Jade that is described in chapter 70 is... Read more
I experienced that many westerns think different about Daoism or have a different idea of what Daoism should be. Here I want to address some of the common misunderstandings westerners mostly have about Daoism. Read more
谷神不死 是謂玄牝
“The valley spirit does not die, it is called the invisible mother.”
玄牝之門 是謂天地根
“The gate of the invisible mother is the root of heaven and earth.”
綿綿若存 用之不勤
“Formless but appears to exist, use it and it never depletes.” Read more
Traditional schools build character and improve the individual. It is the tradition which keeps everybody oriented and on the right path. Read more
We held the interview completely in Chinese and then constructed a translation with our translator who is a native speaker and Coach in our academy and follower of the Daoist doctrines for many years. Read more
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