A Journey into Daoist China with Solala Towler
Hangzhou • Wuyi Mountains • Chengdu • Qingcheng Mountain
October 12-27 2019
Join us this October as we explore Daoist China…we will begin our journey in Hangzhou where we will go boating upon the famous West Lake, visit the temple of the famous Daoist alchemist Ge Hong and drink tea at some of the traditional teahouses there…then we will take a fast train to the beautiful Wuyi Mountains in southern China, a World Heritage Site and home of the famous Wuyi oolong tea…we will ride down the river on rafts, visit ancient Daoist temples and drink lots of local tea… from there we fly to Chengdu where we will eat hot pot and visit the pandas…we will also be staying on Qingcheng Shan, where we will study the local taiji with a master there, as well as witness the daily Daoist ceremonies in the nearby temple…one day we will hike to the top of the mountain for a special tea ceremony with Daoist priests…then we will spend a few days in retreat at a quiet temple at the back of the mountain before we leave for Mei Guo (Beautiful Country) and home…
All along the way we will practice Wuji (Primordial) Qigong each morning, have Dao talks each afternoon on the principles and practices of Daoism, have group meditation each evening and take part in many rich and soulful gongfu tea ceremonies…
We will be visiting very few tourist places other than the famous Panda Reserve outside Chengdu…instead this trip will be an opportunity to go deeply into Daoist practices…each day, each moment, each step on our journey will be an opportunity to engage with the ancient teachings of Laozi and Zhuangzi and make them a part of our own life journey…
What’s included
• Roundtrip airfare from U.S. to China and back
• All train, bus and airfare within China
• All hotels, meals, classes
• Local and national guides and translation
• Excursions and sightseeing
• All tips and gratuities
For further information and to register
call 541.345.8854, or write to
solala@abodetao.com.
Our mission is to create a community of people interested in pursuing Daoist thought and practice. We publish a magazine (The Empty Vessel), organize tours to the sacred Daoist mountains of China, offer qigong training, and provide tools and resources to live a centered and balanced life in the contemporary world. The organization was created in 1993 by Solala Towler. We also invite speakers and teachers to share their wisdom and knowledge.
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