Wayfarer Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Hi everyone,For six years or so I have wanted a regular Taoist practice but have been unable to find one. There is the British Taoist Association (BTA) who I practise with but it seems I always have other commitments on whenever they meet. So I have been left to practise with other religions namely Buddhism and Druidry but they don't float my boat the same way Taoism does. So I am in a position to start a new group to meet once a month at a village hall in Warwickshire to share and deepen our practice of Taoism.Do you feel this is something that would be of interest to people? The group will have no lineage and while I will tell the BTA about it I think in having no connection with a temple or association the group would have total freedom to practise how it wishes.I have dates ready and just need to commit to them. The village hall is opposite Three Oak Hill wood where we can walk (and bring dogs too if you wish). Here is what I propose:The group would offer the following practices based around sharing and letting the wisdom of the group be expressed:- Reading of Scriptures and discussing what they mean to us and how they can be made relevant to our daily lives - including lesser known scriptures.- Exploring the history of Taoism- Cloud Wandering; walking in the nearby woods and fields to investigate the Tao- Learning to sense the energy of the Creative entering and leaving our lives- How to Be- Simple living- I Ching- Dao Yin and Qigong practice- Meditation and Tranquil Being- Healing- Taoist Diet- Taoist (or similar) poetry- and hopefully the occasional guest speaker.Please add something to the list that I may have overlooked.Finally, would you prefer half-day or full day meetings; or a mixture of both?I will post dates here (if the forum organisers are happy for me to do so - I will ask first); so if you would like to attend or have something to add here please feel free to do so.Many thanks,Heath Edited February 15, 2013 by Wayfarer 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gatito Posted January 16, 2013 I think that it's a wonderful idea and I'll certainly attend whenever it's possible for me to do so (probably with our puppies ) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer Posted January 16, 2013 I think that it's a wonderful idea and I'll certainly attend whenever it's possible for me to do so (probably with our puppies ) Thanks Gatito! I look forward to meeting you. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gentlewind Posted May 13, 2013 great idea! Â good luck and shame we can't have one in Liverpool! whenever I want to attend something like this its never local! on one occasion I had to travel and stay overnight in London! Â oops! sorry this sounds like me moaning - apols! Â Namaste, Â gentlewind Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer Posted May 14, 2013 great idea! good luck and shame we can't have one in Liverpool! whenever I want to attend something like this its never local! on one occasion I had to travel and stay overnight in London!  oops! sorry this sounds like me moaning - apols!  Namaste,  gentlewind  Hey Gentlewind thanks for the reply. If this does take off I will do a webpage with all the dates for the next 12 months, some of which will be whole day practices, so if you ever find yourself in Warwickshire you would be very welcome to join us. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gentlewind Posted May 14, 2013 Hey Gentlewind thanks for the reply. If this does take off I will do a webpage with all the dates for the next 12 months, some of which will be whole day practices, so if you ever find yourself in Warwickshire you would be very welcome to join us. I used to work in Nuneaton! Still have friends there, and knew Birmingham quite well! I have also completed the Wolverhampton and Birmingham Marathon's! Â Maybe! Always open to possibilities Wayfarer! If your ever in Liverpool do let me know and your more than welcome to call and have a chat and a coffee! Â Namaste, Â gentlwind 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wayfarer Posted May 15, 2013 I used to work in Nuneaton! Still have friends there, and knew Birmingham quite well! I have also completed the Wolverhampton and Birmingham Marathon's! Â Maybe! Always open to possibilities Wayfarer! If your ever in Liverpool do let me know and your more than welcome to call and have a chat and a coffee! Â Namaste, Â gentlwind Thank you Gentlewind, I will. I am from Lancashire originally so sometimes find myself back up that neck of the woods! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
