Established 1985 Copyright
And the Abbots of Tai Shan
It pays attention to Tuina and Daoyin (Chinese traditional body-building exercise which combines breathing control, body and limb movements, concentration of mind, etc.) in order to improve the metabolism, regulating Yin and Yang, adjusting main and collateral channels, and reach the purpose of natural healing, intelligence enhancement and life span prolongation. Inner alchemy practice for natural healing reflects the unique technique of both “Performing Dance with Taoism” and “Displaying Wushu with Taoism”.
The Wudang Kung Fu that Taoist Elder You practices focuses on Tuna and Daoyin, and the practice of internal Kung Fu. He set up the excellent internal martial arts by combining the theories of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, the Eight Trigrams (Ba Gua), and the Nine Palaces. The internal martial arts bears a demeanor of Taoist immortals with the style of both a stone dropped into the sea, and a flock of cranes flying and dancing grandly. The movements of the internal martial arts are both low and elegant, and people who practice can feel refreshed in mind and heart.
Tai Chi Chuan is both extensive and profound, with the characteristics of outwardly gentle but inwardly tough, combining firmness and flexibility, being tough despite superficial softness, calm and relaxed, peaceful and comfortable, gentle and steady, flexible and natural, stretched and easy.
Taoist Elder You excels in martial arts skills and has profound cultural qualities and a patriotic character. Having knowledgeable and graceful manner, modest but confident attitude towards people, excellent diplomatic qualities, keen and receptive mind, and exemplary and noble character,
Taoist Elder You always becomes the focus of activities wherever he presents. He consistently proposes the values of promoting sciences, engaging in research, studying for the purpose of application, having ardent love for our country, respecting history, inheriting civilization, cherishing lives, protecting ecology, respecting the old and caring for the young. His every word and every deed is always plain but profound. He enjoyed the support of personages of various circles.
The Huanglongdong (Yellow Dragon Cave) is a cave surrounded by Taoist temples and
shrines on the way to Jinding (Golden Peak). It is cool and damp, and said to be
an ideal spot for meditation.
The final ascent to Jinding is a zigzag stone staircase
of 212 steps carved into the mountain called Jiuliandeng (Nine Lotus Stairs).
Standing on Jiuliandeng, the summit appears to be near, and the mountains surrounding Jinding appear to lean in towards the peak in respect. On arrival at the top, visitors go through a dark hall called Zhuanyundian (Changing the Fate Palace).
Taoists rap on a wooden fish, asking, "have you turned round?" The reply, "Yes, I
have," implies that their fate has changed. Upon stepping out of the dark hall, the
contrasting sunshine is said to symbolize the experience of Nirvana and a new life
ahead.
Do's and don’ts in Holy Places:
1 Step over, not onto the thresholds of Taoist temples.
2 Do not point at or turn your back to statues of the gods.
3 There is an old saying in China, "(Buddhist) monks don't tell their names and Taoists don't tell their age." Do not ask the monks how old they are..
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