As we all know, taking care of our bodies is essential; and caring for our mental well-being is even more important in a modern world of trials, temptations and stress. However, many of us ignore looking after our hearts and minds. As a matter of fact, the long lineages of Traditional Kung Fu masters were aware of the importance of both body and mind, that is why they brought up the philosophy of “Chan Wu” which means "Kung Fu & Zen".
In our “kung fu & Zen” retreat program we place great emphasis on balance in life, health and mental strength. Health revitalization is extremely important in the day-to-day battle to counter the harmful effects of modern day stress. Our past retreats have shown that the exercises in our program are very helpful for those who suffered from lack of energy, toxic habits, and problems with their back, neck and shoulders that resulted from long hours in the office.
The academy has designed a series of exercises for health preservation and seminars to share the ancient Chinese philosophy and it’s teachings. We are in good relationship and so work with many knowledgable Masters (such as Master Xingxi, Master Paul Wang, and more..). Our programs expresses the essence of “Chan Wu” with a focus on healing, we also provides teachings about Traditional Chinese Treatments like Moxibustion, Cupping therapy, Scraping treatment, Acupressure, and Chinese Dietetics which focus on body healing, However the retreat also focus on mental healing based on the Master’s deep understanding of Zen buddhism and their many years of meditation practice and dedicated studies of traditional kung fu.
Kung Fu Zen 7 Day Retreat Program
Arrival: 10th April / 30th April 2019
Day 1
Arrival, Meet and Greet at a tea ceremony
Welcome dinner
Orientation and introduction to the program
Pre-meditation: Settle down body, breathing and mind
Day 2
Consciously guided breathing 1
Shaolin Internal cultivation & Stance 1
Classics -The Teaching of Great Learning (DaXue)
Culture of Tea Ceremony
Internal cultivation Calligraphy 1 Stretching & basic step work1
Vipassana meditation
Day 3
Consciously guided breathing 2
Shaolin Internal cultivation & Stance 2
Classics – How to cultivate Middle Qi, The Teaching of Doctrine of
the Mean (ZhongYong )
Internal cultivation Calligraphy2
Stretching & basic step work 2
Vipassana Meditation & wholesome living
Day4
Guided breathing & Internal cultivation 1
Step workwith body movements 1
Classics–The three treasures of a Wholesome Life Teaching of LaoZi
Great wall Kung Fu Training
MoZhao Zen meditation &staying clam with noise
Day 5
Integration of breathing & Internal cultivation 2
Step work with body movements 2
Classics –The way of health preserving,Teaching of ZhuangZi
Internal cultivation Calligraphy3
Applications in actual combat 1
Koan Zen meditation (Koan mind)
Day6
Integration of breathing and Internal cultivation within stance1
How to generate internal strength
Classics – Relation between Body, mind and world - Teaching of
Heart Sutra
Internal cultivation Calligraphy4
Applications in actual combat 2
Summary for meditation
Day 7
Integration of breathing and Internal cultivation within stance2
Summary on Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism
Farewell--Tea party, talks of the concept of healthy way of life
Everyone summary and sharing experience,
Take pictures together.
Lunch
Prepare for trip and send off
Cost: 9,900RMB
The fees includes:
1. Training by Kung Fu masters
2. All seminars
3. Calligraphy class
4. Meditation
5. Chinese philosophy class
6. Tailored guidance
7. Use of training & meditation equipment
8. Accommodation(2 person shared room )
9. Meals (3 vegetarian meals per day)
10. Free time to relax and explore the area
The fees does not includes:
1, The transportation to Beijing.
2, Personal toiletry items as: towel, toopaste & toothbrush etc.
Kung Fu Zen Garden Retreat
Shaolin Wugulun Kung Fu Academy
E-mail: kungfuzen@outlook.com, wugulun@hotmail.com
Tell: +86 158 1136 4378
Web: www.kungfuzen.org
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Add: Xiangtang cultural village, Changping, Beijing.