Strength of Character
Abbot Zhao from the White Cloud Temple in Beijing has long been a friend of Lishi and on his latest visit to Leeds he presented our teacher, the President of Lishi International and the International Daoist Society, with some very special caligraphy.
The characters pictured say “Lishi Daoist Tai Chi” and were painted by Huang Xing Yang the Deputy President of the Chinese Daoist Association.
The presentation of these prescious caligraphy scrolls further strengthens the relationship between Lishi International and the White Cloud Temple.
Additional paintings were also gifted by Ren Fa Rong the President of the Chinese Daoist Association.
These paintings from esteemed Daoist Masters will feature in our teacher’s forthcoming book “Moving As Water” which will be published later this year.
Historic Footage of Our Teacher’s Teacher
Video footage from the 1970’s of Grandmaster Chee Soo has recently been posted on the internet and you can watch the interview and demonstration on our facebook page.
In the interview, Chee Soo talks about the history of Lishi and demonstrates some Daoist principles to the amazement of the interviewer.
Watching this wonderful footage will give you a good feel for what Lishi is about.
Why does Bill look so happy?
Because he has just made history by graduating from Leeds Trinity University at the age of 90!
The foundation degree in Coaching Lishi Movement is the first degree of its kind, equipping students with the skills and knowledge to teach Tai Chi, Yoga and all the arts of Lishi as movement and exercise professionals.
Huge congratulations to Bill and Iain on completing their Lishi coaching degree.
Pictured with Dr Ian Kenvyn, Willoughby Hart, Iain Keegan and Dr Alex Boyd.
New Class in Beijing
In September, Laoba will lead a group of twenty students of Lishi on the annual Daoist Trail trip to China. He will also be teaching at the newly opened class that runs weekly in Beijing.
If you are in Beijing and would like to attend the weekly class then please get in touch and we will send you all the details.
