Pure Mountain Tao

Our culture puts much emphasis in measuring how much one has: money, education, looks, power. However, the teachings wish us to see according to the actions and speech that are performed. That is what is important, finding our Buddha-nature and living by it. Simply conforming to what our culture values does not coincide with following the way.

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The darkness outside-

Mimics my future

Cloaked in uncertainty

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The practice of Tai Chi is mentally very demanding because it requires the participant to relax and focus at the same time. Most people are accustomed to endeavors requiring additional effort to be successful. Tai Chi is different in that it requires the individual to be calm and stop forcing mental and physical efforts. When one is able to identify the natural flow of energy in themselves, that energy can be harnessed to accomplish a goal with great ease and almost no effort from that person.