Introductory Video Series
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step." Lao Tzu
We hope you will find the following series of videos informative and inspiring. If you are new to Daoism or wish to learn more about its core principles, these videos will provide you with an overview of the philosophy and how the practice of cultivating Qi can promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. When Qi flows smoothly and harmoniously within the body, it leads to a state of balance, vitality, and inner peace.
1. Daoism 101
In this first video, Wu Dang Chen explains how Daoism at its core is about living in harmony and peace with others and with nature, body, mind and spirit. Through this practice we may experience healing from within to longevity.
2. The Three Treasures
Wu Dang Chen continues his discussion of Daoism to include the Three Treasures — kindness, mercy and forgiveness unconditionally without judgement.
3. Our Unbroken Lineage
According to Daoist belief, we all have unbroken connections to our ancestors as we continue one continuous and cyclical journey from life to our spirit "home" and back again.
4. The Purpose of Life
Wu Dang Chen explains how stillness through meditative practices not only improves the quality of our spirit energy, but affirms our life's purpose, which is to live in happiness, joy and engagement with nature and others.
5. The Results of Stress
In this video, we learn how the stress of a fast-paced way of life, materialism and a constant feeling of 'not enough' are the causes of disease and disharmony.
6. The Master Within
Related to the talk on our unbroken link to our ancestral lineage, this video talks about genetic frequencies and how we each have within us the capacity to heal and find the resources to fulfill our daily needs.
7. Life as Moving Meditation
Did you know that your profession is a form of healing? Here, Wu Dang Chen explains how we can find peace and stillness within our work and our daily movement, as literal forms of moving meditation.
8. Spiritual & Material Wealth
Daoism believes that spiritual and material wealth compliment each other and work together like two sides of the same coin.
9. Secrets of Longevity
From the perspective that life and death are cyclical and continuous (without rejecting or fearing one or the other), Daoism encourages living every single day to the fullest in healthy activity, nutrition and positivity.
10. The Myth of Aging
Wu Dang Chen introduces us to the concept that by cultivating Qi through slow-moving exercise and meditation, the body's energy and health is replenished, and may slow or reverse the aging process.
11. Inner Cultivation
Cultivating our true spirit requires turning our focus inward and reestablishing harmony between our spirit selves and our body.
12. Lotus Emerges from Mud
Just as the lotus flower grows out of mud, Daoism believes that beauty emerges from the experiences of daily life, this includes that which challenge us the most. "Respect the muck, but enjoy the Lotus!"
Continued Learning
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Daoism teaches one to go with the flow versus against the flow; learn from life's lessons or hard times. Enjoy the simple things and expect great things to happen. It teaches how to have longevity and harmony. — Ramon Solis
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