Enjoy a glimpse of the Taoist way of living in harmony with the seasons in this leisurely day of practice. We’ll wander nimbly through Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter—and use tea appreciation to explore the current seasonal transition, supported by the Taoist qigong of the Limitless Gate Lineage, Xiantienwujimen.

When we explore the Taoist world, tea is never far away. In this one-day seasonal sojourn, we’ll learn first hand how being drawn in by a delicious cup of evocative tea provides a gateway into Taoist practices of awareness, qigong, seasonal living, ritual, and aesthetics. We’ll explore each of these areas and experience what it’s like to slow down 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 primordial, “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, marrow-washing, and breath regulation. Instruction of Xiantianwujimen qigong is offered by Eva Wong, a 19th generation carrier of the lineage, and by instructors authorized by the lineage.

About Michael Busby

Tea Peddler and writer 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.

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