Dharma and Dao: Tantra and Tao
Buddhism and Daoism are each profoundly influential paths of personal growth and spiritual development.
Initially they can seem quite different in both their methods and
goals, but look beneath the differing cultural overlays and profound
similarities can be seen in their systems of thought. Perhaps this is
not totally surprising as scholars have documented that Yogacara
Buddhism first began to be influential in China from circa 450 AD. Hence
from a very early stage, Buddhism began to influence the development of
Taoist thought and practice.
Although a number of academic texts exist which look to undertake a
comparative analysis of these two influential philosophies, very little
has been written from the point of view of a practitioner of both paths.
However both Daoism and Buddhism emphasis the need for actual practice
to reach true understanding; Intellect alone is not enough.
Hence this article seeks to examine the relationship between
Buddhist and Daoist systems of thought from the point of view of the
practitioner. It reasons that Buddhism and Daoism can provide deep
insight into each other across the thee domains of human experience,
body, energy and spirit (heart-mind).
Sunday, 18 November 2012
Sunday, 5 August 2012
Qi Gong "drop-in" class. Beginners Welcome!
A new course in Bristol open to everyone, from complete beginners onwards.
Using
active awareness we discover the unhelpful patterns of tension which block us
from achieving our full potential for health and happiness.
In this course we practice fundamental t'ai chi and Qi Gong exercises, with an emphasis on relaxation, recovering health and strengthening the twelve body systems.
We
also explore the meditative aspects of Qi Gong as the basis of personal
development.
When
Starts Tuesday 18th September, 2012
7:00 – 8 pm
Where
The Centre for Whole Health
12 Victoria Place
Bedminster
Bristol
Cost
The cost is £6 on a drop-in basis, and less if booking for the full Autumn term.
Bookings and Information
The cost is £6 on a drop-in basis, and less if booking for the full Autumn term.
Bookings and Information
This course is open to all on a drop-in basis but, please drop us an email if you would like to attend and visit our website for more information.
Level 2 t'ai chi course: Starting Tuesday 11th Sept. 2012
Natural Way T’ai Chi
Level 2 Syllabus – An Intermediate course on t’ai chi chuan
When
Starts Tuesday 11th September, 2012
8:00 – 9:30 pm
Where
The Centre for Whole Health
12 Victoria Place
Bedminster
Bristol
Information
This course is open to all who have nearly completed the Yang style short form.
Please email to book a place on the course and for further information.
Tutor
Tim Parsons
Bookings and Information
To book a place on the course, please drop us an email.
Friday, 15 June 2012
Alan Peck's Book - An introduction to T'ai Chi
Hi everyone,
Alan Peck’s book “An Introduction to t’ai chi” is available free of charge to all students for private study.
Especially recommended if you are planning to start t’ai chi, or have even been practising for a good few years.
Monday, 11 June 2012
The internal form of Tai Chi
A recording about the Stage 2 Natural Way t’ai chi syllabus - “the internal form” - now available via soundcloud
Sunday, 25 March 2012
SPRING INTO SUMMER
Natural Way T’ai Chi & Qi Gong
Tim Parsons
Saturday 21st April 2012
10:00am to 16:30pm
Lam Rim Buddhist Centre, Wales,
Pentwyn Manor, Penrhos, Raglan
Usk, Monmouthshire, NP15 2LE
Tel: 44(0)1600 780383
Booking: 01600 780383
07783 546062
Email: naturalwaytaichi@gmail.com
Visit: www.naturalchi.co.uk
Cost £35 (includes lunch and refreshments)
It's such a joy to spend time at Lam Rim Wales, especially so in the Spring and Summer nurtured by the peaceful environment, flowers, trees, and birds.
We will celebrate Spring in this beautiful space, playing with the movements of T’ai Chi and Chi Gong, spirals and circles, deepening our connection with Chi and following the unfolding from stillness into joyful movement.
Everyone is welcome; no experience is necessary and lifts from
Bristol are possible. Please bring warm, loose clothing.
Tai Chi & Qi Gong for health, vitality and well being.
Taught
by Sara Mayne Lic Ac MBAcC
New
classes begin on
Monday
7th May 2012 at 10:30
at
the Fitness Hub. Portishead
Came
and have a free half hour taster session on
Monday
30th April
at
10:30,
11:00 or 11:30
Classes last 1½ hours. Tai Chi is
taught for the first hour and a related similar exercise form called Qi Gong
for the last ½ hour.
10:30 – 12 noon
T’ai Ch’i & Qi Gong £7.50
10:30 –
11:30 T’ai Ch’i
only
£5
11:30 – 12 noon
Qi Gong
only £3
Book a block of six 1½ hour sessions
for £42
Sunday, 5 February 2012
An Introduction to Natural Way T'ai Chi
When Saturday 11th February 10am to 12 noon
Where: Centre for Whole health, Bedminster
Directions: http://naturalwaytaichi.blogspot.com/p/where.html
Cost: 16 pounds
In this two hour class we introduce Natural Way t’ai chi with the goal of learning the first few moves, so that students can then subsequently join the ongoing beginners class at 8pm on Tuesday evenings.
http://naturalwaytaichi.blogspot.com
@naturalwaytaich
Wednesday, 4 January 2012
Natural Way T'ai Chi - The Notes of Alan Peck
I collected Alan's notes and hand-out material over a period of some 20 years, and I spent the year after his death structuring the material into the form of a book. Some of this material has had very little exposure before now.
The book presents the essence of Alan's approach to T'ai Chi - Natural Way T'ai Chi
It is hence with great pleasure that I am able to release the ebook which is entitled.
Natural Way T'ai Chi - The Notes of Alan Peck.
To purchase a copy, please email me at naturalwaytaichi@gmail.com.
Alternatively, the book is available in Kindle format from Amazon.
Tim
The book presents the essence of Alan's approach to T'ai Chi - Natural Way T'ai Chi
It is hence with great pleasure that I am able to release the ebook which is entitled.
Natural Way T'ai Chi - The Notes of Alan Peck.
To purchase a copy, please email me at naturalwaytaichi@gmail.com.
Alternatively, the book is available in Kindle format from Amazon.
Tim
Beginning T'ai Chi by Alan Peck. eBook now available
Alan's book:
'An Introduction to T'ai Chi'
is now available to view and download free of charge for Natural Way T''ai Chi students.
This superb book answers many of the questions that people interested in beginning T'ai Chi often ask, and I recommend it to all new students to supplement their study. If you have a Gmail account, the book sits on 'Google Docs' and it may be accessed via the link
www.tinyurl.com/alanpecktaichi
Alternatively, Paula has released the original book for all, and it may be accessed at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/76440372/Introduction-to-Tai-Chi-Alan-Peck
Enjoy!
Tim
'An Introduction to T'ai Chi'
is now available to view and download free of charge for Natural Way T''ai Chi students.
This superb book answers many of the questions that people interested in beginning T'ai Chi often ask, and I recommend it to all new students to supplement their study. If you have a Gmail account, the book sits on 'Google Docs' and it may be accessed via the link
www.tinyurl.com/alanpecktaichi
Alternatively, Paula has released the original book for all, and it may be accessed at:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/76440372/Introduction-to-Tai-Chi-Alan-Peck
Enjoy!
Tim
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