Today Taoist Tai Chi® participants around the world chanted to celebrate Goon Yam (Guanyin), the bodhisattva of compassion. Goon Yam inspires the cultivation of compassion and celebrating her through chanting, our intention is to bring more peace and harmony to the world. 

I find it very difficult to let go, not to worry, to let go of my fears and be open to change. With the practice of the Taoist Tai Chi® arts and the support of the other participants, I am able to get better. I am on the path of change. J’ai beaucoup de difficulté à […]

Today Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism celebrated the Festival of Lord Lao with more than 1000 participants chanting via Zoom. Lord Lao (Laozi, Lao-Tzu) is best known as the author of the Daode Jing, foundational text of Taoist thought. We chanted for the world and gave thanks for the teachings of Taoism.

    In 2019 I had been practicing Taoist Tai Chi® arts for 22 years; it is also the year I had a full medical check including scans, bloodwork, and psychological assessment in hopes of donating a kidney to my husband.  Through the years of my Taoist Tai Chi® practice, I noticed the physical benefits […]

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Taoism teaches compassion for all living beings. This is the foundation of world harmony. The Bodhisattva Goon Yam (Guan Yin) represents compassion. Here she is pictured at Fung Loy Kok [...]