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Buddhist Studies, Community Program or Event, Contemplative Arts & Disciplines (includes Nalanda, Maitri, Mudra), Health & Well Being, Introductory
Autumn Reflection: Seasonal Tea Appreciation & Taoist Qigong
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROGRAM, originally scheduled for July 20 IS POSTPONED UNTIL OCTOBER • REGISTRATION WILL BE ENABLED IN AUGUST
In-Person only Weekend program Presented by Berkeley Shambhala
Enjoy a glimpse of the Taoist way of living in harmony with the seasons in this leisurely day of practice. We’ll wander free-and-easy through spring, summer, autumn, and winter with seasonal tea appreciation, supported by the Taoist qigong of the Limitless Gate Lineage, Xiantienwujimen.
Being drawn in by a delicious cup of evocative tea provides a gateway into practices of awareness, health, seasonal living, and ritual/aesthetics. We’ll explore each of these areas, as we experience first-hand what it’s like to slow down with tea and qigong, and live at the tempo of the seasons.
The Qigong of Xiantianwujimen Taoism: Xiantianwujimen is a Taoist lineage founded by Chen Xiyi in 10th century China. “Xiantian” means prmordial, “wuji” means limitless, and “men” means gate. The translated name of the lineage is Primordial Limitless Gate.
This lineage specializes in using qigong to simultaneously cultivate and transform body and mind. A hermit and household tradition, Xiantianwujimen has been transmitted uninterrupted for over a thousand years. Qigong techniques favored by this lineage include self-massage, tendon-changing, calisthenics, marrowwashing, and breath regulation.
Instruction of Xiantianwjimen qigong is offered by Eva Wong, a 19th generation carrier of the lineage, and by instructors authorized by the lineage. limitlessgate.com
About Michel Busby
Tea Peddler and Animateur by trade — I live a contemplative life in Forestville, California, by redwoods and not too far from ocean waves. I enjoy wandering to share seasonal tea under the banner of my tea company Via Tiempo, and teaching the health promoting practices of qigong under the guidance of Dr. Eva Wong, 19th-generation lineage carrier of Xiantianwujimen Taoism (Pre-celestial Limitless Gate School of Taoism) and 3rd-generation student of Wang Xiangzhai, founder of Yiquan. I’ve been studying with Eva since 2009.
Autumn Reflection: Seasonal Tea Appreciation & Taoist Qigong
In-person at the Berkeley Shambhala Center. All are welcome; no prerequisites.
Originally scheduled for July 20 • postponed until Saturday, October 26
Registration will be enabled in August
Arrival & registration: 8:30 am • Program: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Tea marketplace open: 4:00 to 4:30 pm
If you have questions, please contact Michael Busby: mbusby [at] gmail [dot] com
- $100 Program price
- $135 Patron price (paying the Patron price helps support those needing to pay the Limited Income price)
- $ 50 Limited Income price
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