TaiChi ,Taoism Retreat , Spiritural Journey in Yunnan in China
Introduction to Taoism in Dali
Taoism, like Confucianism, is native to China, and had a large belief base a long time before Buddhism made its entry from India. When it did, all religions had to evolve – Buddhism to conform to local traditions of thought and worship. Adopting ideas, concepts and terminology from the other two big philosophies of Taosim and Confucianism. Thus keeping themselves up to date, at the cutting edge of tradition, to keep its share of mind space in a climate where Buddhism was making rapid advances in popularity.
So the lines differentiating the various philosophies run slim. The walls of one Daoist temple we saw on Weibaoshan featured a painting of an Indian monk, most likely Bodhidha, the South Indian monk who came to China and took Zen Buddhism (in Chinese ‘Chán’ 禅)to the temples of Shaolin. (Some say he brought along an ancient Indian martial art called Kalaripayattu too.)
Located in Weishan county about 61km south of Dali (Xiaguan city), WeibaoMountain (Weibaoshan) is one of the most renowned scenic spots in the Dali area. It is also one of China's most famous Daoist holy mountains. Wenbaohan was the cradle of Nanzhao, and a famous mountain for its Taoist Influence, It provide a rich source of material to study the Nanzhao history and Taoism history,
According to the records, Xinulo, the first King of Nanzhao Kingdom, once farmed here, It is said that Xing village on the north side of the mountain was Xinulo’s first settlement .At the end of the Ming dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, about ten Taoist temples and pavilions began to be built on the mountain.
Changchun Cave is one of the best maintained temples in Weibao mountain, the temple was built in the shape of the Eight Diagrams, there are 74 classic paintings which best reflect the daily life of Tao Monks and the religious of Yunnan minority people.
Taichi &Taoism retreat in Dali
Schedule
One week trekking around Dali, experience Bai ethnic culture, handcraft.
And studying Taichi Eight Trigrams, Xingyi studying, hike to Daoism Wenshan mountain, visit Daoism temple, practise with monks in the temple, chatting with the monk and stay In the comfortable hotel in Weishan at night.
First week: Trekking week
Taoism, like Confucianism, is native to China, and had a large belief base a long time before Buddhism made its entry from India. When it did, all religions had to evolve – Buddhism to conform to local traditions of thought and worship. Adopting ideas, concepts and terminology from the other two big philosophies of Taosim and Confucianism. Thus keeping themselves up to date, at the cutting edge of tradition, to keep its share of mind space in a climate where Buddhism was making rapid advances in popularity.
So the lines differentiating the various philosophies run slim. The walls of one Daoist temple we saw on Weibaoshan featured a painting of an Indian monk, most likely Bodhidha, the South Indian monk who came to China and took Zen Buddhism (in Chinese ‘Chán’ 禅)to the temples of Shaolin. (Some say he brought along an ancient Indian martial art called Kalaripayattu too.)
Located in Weishan county about 61km south of Dali (Xiaguan city), WeibaoMountain (Weibaoshan) is one of the most renowned scenic spots in the Dali area. It is also one of China's most famous Daoist holy mountains. Wenbaohan was the cradle of Nanzhao, and a famous mountain for its Taoist Influence, It provide a rich source of material to study the Nanzhao history and Taoism history,
According to the records, Xinulo, the first King of Nanzhao Kingdom, once farmed here, It is said that Xing village on the north side of the mountain was Xinulo’s first settlement .At the end of the Ming dynasty and the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, about ten Taoist temples and pavilions began to be built on the mountain.
Changchun Cave is one of the best maintained temples in Weibao mountain, the temple was built in the shape of the Eight Diagrams, there are 74 classic paintings which best reflect the daily life of Tao Monks and the religious of Yunnan minority people.
Taichi &Taoism retreat in Dali
Schedule
One week trekking around Dali, experience Bai ethnic culture, handcraft.
And studying Taichi Eight Trigrams, Xingyi studying, hike to Daoism Wenshan mountain, visit Daoism temple, practise with monks in the temple, chatting with the monk and stay In the comfortable hotel in Weishan at night.
First week: Trekking week
MorningAfternoonEvening
MondayDali Cangshan mountain trek
TuesdayTaiji Eight Trigrams, Xingyi studying
WednesdayTaiji Eight Trigrams, Xingyi studying
ThursdayTaiji Eight Trigrams, Xingyi studying
FridayWeibao shan Daoism mountain trek
SaturdayPractice Taiji with monks in Daoism temple
SundayHot spring, sum up ,Farewell ,MU5988 Transfer to Airport to Kunming , 11:55-15:00
Fm5811 Kunming to Shanghai Hongqiao
Costs based on 18 participants (16 students and 2 accompanying staffs)
ItemCostCost Per Student@16 students participating
Land costs (16@5100 RMB) 81600 RMB5100 RMB
Airfare (16@5240 RMB)83840 RMB5240 RMB
Accompanying Staff Land costs (2@3600 RMB)7200 RMB450 RMB
Accompanying Staff Air Fare (2@5240 RMB)10480 RMB655 RMB
Subtotal159120 RMB9945 RMB
3% Government Tax4773 RMB298 RMB
TOTAL187895RMB11745 RMB
TaiChi& Taoism retreat package includes:
Accommodation:Mountain Resort
Transportation:private car or local vehicles support
Meals (B.L.D.)=breakfast,lunch,dinner
English speaking tour guide
Chinese qualified teacher
TaiChi & kungfu qualified master
Package excludes:
Air fare fee, round trip ticket
Insurance
AGE:Adult( Family & older generation)
Programs High light:
Daoism philosophy and Taiji qualified teach
Daoism temple explore
Mountain trek
Concentrative Chinese language environment
Small group class with the maximum of 12 students
Carefully selected camp directors, coordinators and monitoring based on their experience, expertise and, above all, dedication to the students.
Cultural Activities and Excursions:
We provide diverse cultural activities and cultural appreciation for students in the afternoon from Monday to Friday, to introduce more about China. Activities include handicrafts, Kungfu, acrobatics appreciation, museum and historic site visit, etc…
We provide diverse cultural activities and cultural appreciation for students in the afternoon from Monday to Friday, to introduce more about China. Activities include handicrafts, Kungfu, acrobatics appreciation, museum and historic site visit, etc…