Living Tao Foundation

AUTUMN 2007 NOVEMBER 9 - 18	MORRO BAY, CALIFORNIA
This will be our 18th annual residential seminar in this beautiful setting. Together with the Gold Beach training in the winter and Lan Ting Institute in the summer, this course in Morro Bay accomplishes Chungliang's most intimate, in-depth teaching. This week annually unites many long-time friends to share their ongoing learning and mentoring with newcomers, in a warm and nurturing atmosphere. The Inn at Morro Bay is near the ocean and nestled within a state park, next to a blue heron rookery and a peregrine falcon preserve. It faces the spectacular bay, which mirrors breathtaking sunsets. The living and food accommodations, as well as ideal inside-outside work spaces, make for a most comfortable and elegant learning environment. Chungliang will fine-tune the fundamentals of the Chi Gong exercises, Five Elements and the first 3 Circles, as well as update the most current Tai Ji Ritual developments. This is always a fun-filled gathering and will continue to include occasional visits from musician/artist friends, as well as a lively concert at the local bookstore's chapel.
Cost: $1840 (for members with registration by July 25 - $1690, by September 1 - $1740). Cost includes tuition, double occupancy housing and 12 meals. Deposit of $300 is due with application. Contact: Living Tao Foundation
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JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 3, 2008 (with a 2-day option: FEBRUARY 2 - 3)	SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA
JANUARY 29 - FEBRUARY 3, 2008 "Moving into Center of Winter Sun - Tai Ji Intensive" This advanced course offers an opportunity to enter deeply into the mystery and wisdom of the Circle forms. Through concentrated practice, we will explore our understanding and execution of the first, second and third Circles and relate each Circle back to its origin in the Five Elements. The first four days of this seminar will be limited to Living Tao members who have previously studied with Chungliang. Participants must be present for the final two days off the course, February 2 - 3, which will be open to new and beginning students. These two days offer an opportunity to support Chungliang in his teaching and nurturance of new students. It is through the shared experience with beginners that we can recapture a freshness and impassioned energy for our own practice. FEBRUARY 2 - 3, 2008 "Return to Tai Ji Essentials" This two day course is open to new and beginning students as well as allowing the ongoing Tai Ji practitioners to savor the essence of Tai Ji with new awareness and excitement. Chungliang will re-introduce the Five Elements and Circle forms with fresh creativity, and using musical nurturance, poetic imagery, and insightful discussions of the wisdom of the East, guide students into using these enlivening Tai Ji forms to move more gently and fluidly, improve balance and concentration, experience renewed energy and vitality, and approach life with fresh perspectives. New students will learn in a nurturing environment and be supported by more experienced Tai Ji practitioners. 6-day seminar: Tuesday, January 29 - Sunday, February 3 Cost (tuition & 6 lunches): $690 for Living Tao members (payment in full is due December 15.) 2-day seminar: Saturday, February 2 - Sunday, February 3 Cost (tuition & 2 lunches): $270 ($235 for Living Tao members paying in full by December 15) Location: Pacifica Graduate Institute's Ladera Lane Campus, Santa Barbara, CA
Additional opportunities with Chungliang: This year, our 6-day program will follow the MindSupermind lecture/concert at the Marjorie Luke Theater on Monday evening, January 28. Chungliang's special guest artist, Guy Few, is a virtuoso trumpet player, a brilliant pianist and vocalist. Chungliang has worked with Guy at the Oregon Bach Festival for many seasons. They will co-create an amazing evening of synergy in a concert called, "Trumpeting the Human Spirit." During the weekend of January 26 - 27, Chungliang will again offer another variation of Tai Ji dancing for a large group at Santa Barbara City College. For information on SBCC's weekend workshop and the lecture/concert with Guy Few on Jan. 28th, contact Becky Saffold at 805-964-6853 ext 336 or saffold@sbcc.edu.
FEBRUARY 17 - MARCH 1, 2008 (For Living Tao members, and by application only	GOLD BEACH, OREGON
Our annual indepth Fourth Ring (crystalizing) and Fifth Ring (coming home) program. For previous trainees and eligible members only. Annual, renewing application process is requested. Send letters to Chungliang directly to apply, and acquaint/reacquaint him with your most current learning journey and wishes. Our special guest will again be Robert Walter of Joseph Campbell Foundation. Bob, together with Chungliang, will continue to share their collaborative teaching of "Tao and Zen - East and West" Wisdom and "The Hero's Journey." In addition, we will honor our mentors, Alan Watts and John Blofeld, highlighting their teaching and legacy. The cost for this program is $1450 and includes tuition and 2 group meals. In order to secure your place, we must hear of your commitment by November 1, 2007.
SPRING, SUMMER AND AUTUMN PROJECTIONS, 2008 In 2008, our Zürich Easter Tai Ji week will be temporarily suspended. Also, our annual spring seminar in Urbana will not take place this year. Instead, Chungliang will lead a China Study Trip on the Silk Road, scheduled to begin on May 10th for 3 or 4 weeks. Chungliang is currently working closely with our Chinese liaisons to finalize the itinerary and cost. Chungliang in planning to offer Lan Ting Institute in autumn, as a follow-up to our May-June China study trip, to continue our exploration and to share our China experiences with those who were not able to participate this time. He is also planning a series of River House seminars in October, with specific themes. Details on these seminars will be available on our website, as well as through membership communications. We hope this advance notice will help you in your future planning. Thank you for your interest!

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