by Cheng Tong | Nov 28, 2023 | Stillness
Taiji is life. I tell my students this in our first class together. They likely think this is just hyperbole, salesmanship, but by the time we finish together, they understand what I mean. We cultivate stillness through the ancient practice of tai chi. We immerse... 
by Cheng Tong | Sep 6, 2023 | Stillness
How do we find our place in life? In the world? A good question. Daoist adepts look to their breath-driven skills for a part of the answer. We refer to the Dao de Qing for a little guidance, too, but mostly we walk our path and turn inward. Meditation, qigong, and... 
by Cheng Tong | Aug 11, 2023 | Stillness
Living A Daoist-Based Life In Today’s World A 20-class course that includes an examination of the Dao de Qing, and a thorough study of the “49 Barriers To Spiritual Growth.” The former is the basis of Daoist philosophy, and was written or dictated by Laozi over 2,500... 
by Cheng Tong | Aug 5, 2023 | Stillness
As a follow-up to my previous essay on “Sorrow, Fear, and Stillness,” and to reinforce one element of the substance of that writing, I want to discuss what it means to “let go.” Zen Buddhism uses Koans to teach, short stories posing a question that can not be answered... 
by Cheng Tong | Jul 24, 2023 | Stillness
How do you live with sorrow in your life? How do you live with fear in your life? It is inescapable that sorrow will be a part of our life, just as it is that joy will also be a part. If we are truly lucky, they will come to us in equal measure. Whether or not they... 
by Cheng Tong | Jun 20, 2023 | Stillness
A simple life is a good life. It is a life free from the hustle and bustle of humankind, where you can relax and enjoy the simple things in life. It is a life where you can spend time with your loved ones, and appreciate the beauty of nature. It is a life where you...