Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Taoist Tai Chi® arts, President of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, John Huang, shares calligraphy that speaks to a solid foundation and a bright future. On December 5 more than 2000 people celebrated together/apart!

  From humble beginnings in Toronto in 1970,  Master Moy’s teachings have spread around the world. Today more than 1000 participants from 26 countries mark 50 years of helping people and serving our communities through Taoist Tai Chi®  arts. Our hearts are full of appreciation as we look forward to the next 50 years!   […]

  On the full moon and new moon, the 1st and 15th of each lunar month, 1000 participants from 26 countries chant the Northern Dipper Scripture together/apart. This scripture expresses the interconnection between the external universe (outside ourselves) and the internal universe (inside ourselves), an idea that resonates in the lived experience of many who […]

Members of the Canadian National Seniors Committee got their party hats on at their last meeting, celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism, together/apart, and with cake! We wish the Directors and all participants a very Happy 50th. Despite the lack of in person gatherings, we are finding ways to celebrate […]

Participants in the Taoist Tai Chi® arts from around the world chanted “together/apart” on Wednesday, November 4 to celebrate Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Goon Yam inspires the cultivation of compassion within ourselves. Celebrating her through chanting, our intention is to bring more peace and calm to the world. Fung Loy Kok Institute […]

All Souls Festival ends with the burning of offerings. Bags of paper money were piled high and then burned at D’Arcy Street Temple in Toronto’s Chinatown and at the Three Religions Temple at FLK International Centre, near Orangeville. #allsoulsfestival #taoism #taichi #taoisttaichi #chantingfortheworld #chanting #findingharmony #findingstillness #meditation #togetherapart

The last day of All Souls Festival brought together the caring intention of 1000 people chanting for the world and for those who have passed away. Here, a notice is read to the multitude of gathered souls, with a loud clap of symbols!

Buddhist and Taoist temples around the world hold All Souls Festival during the first half of the 7th lunar month when the gate of the realm of the dead is opened and the souls of the deceased can be blessed and receive offerings. Pictured are paper offerings covered in sutras to help the souls. FLK […]

  All Souls Festival gives the living an opportunity to express filial piety, harmony and dedication by honoring their ancestors, relatives and friends who have passed away. These beautiful paper bags are illustrated with symbols of longevity, balance and comfort in the afterlife. They will hold paper money to be burnt in offering. FLK will hold […]

In Chinese culture All Souls Festival is one of the most important festivals of the year. All Souls Festival gives souls a chance to listen to the wisdom of the sutras chanted during the days of the festival and become free by resolving any attachment, entanglements, or conflicts they had during their lifetimes. Many volunteers are […]

There is a Chinese saying that “when the dead are at peace, then the living shall prosper.” By honoring and aiding the dead during the All Souls Festival, we hope that Heaven will reduce the suffering in this world and bestow blessings upon us. Incense is offered during All Souls Festival to comfort the souls. […]

Paper money for burning at All Souls on Aug 22 & 29. During All Souls Festival we chant to relieve suffering in the world & to comfort those who have passed.

The Toronto East location at Gerrard Street of the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism’s Toronto Branch is experimenting with Beginning Sundays instead of a Beginning weekend. Our introduction to the Taoist Tai Chi® arts started on Sunday, February 23 and ended on Sunday, March 8. We’re also trying out a new format to promote and share […]

Our Participants were instructed to let go of the form and let go of worry. While practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts, we worked on expanding and contracting throughout the day. We were challenged to use spine, use no arms and push our foot into the floor while doing the set. Listening to the instruction, the […]

  The Central Region of Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism held our 2019 Holiday Season Banquet at the Dragon Boat Fusion Cuisine Restaurant on December 4th. Over 200 participants and invited guests enjoyed a festive evening of live music, a visit from Santa, and delicious Chinese food. Supportive speeches by dignitaries and FLK officials […]

Dear International Board of Directors, I would never know I could offer a testimonial speech if I hadn’t been invited to do so. Thank you for the encouragement: it’s good therapy and a healing process for me to share! Before I spoke at the Holiday Banquet, I stepped outside the restaurant to get fresh air and […]

Many participants from various Toronto Branch locations attended our Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism booth at the October 26th and 27th Zoomer show. The Zoomer  Show is Canada’s largest consumer and lifestyle expo for women and men 45 years +. Our booth was located in the “Active” section with plenty of space to demonstrate the Taoist […]

Stratford Branch hosted Central Region participants for a fun day of Taoist Tai Chi® practice, a delicious lunch, and a trip to the Stratford Festival for a fabulous performance of Billy Elliot.

The Wong Dai Sin Temple at 378 Steeles Avenue East in Thornhill was invited by the City of Markham to be part of Doors Open Markham, an annual event held this year on September 7. We received 565 visitors throughout the day! Experienced volunteers worked diligently to answer questions regarding temple service, displays and the Taoist […]

  Calgary Work Bee with Taoist Tai Chi® arts Early summer was a busy time at Calgary Branch. As a 40th Anniversary project, several participants (and one non-participant!) volunteered to rejuvenate the outdoor trim at our main location. We applied our Taoist Tai Chi® training to the preparation. We did wave hands to wash the […]