Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu visits the IDS conference in Leeds (July 2014) The major achievement of the IDS in 2014 was the return visit of Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu of the White Cloud Hall, Beijing to the UK. He attended last year’s conference in Leeds, and we were delighted that he was able to return again this year to address …
2012 Visit to China
2012 IDS Visit to China The 2012 took place earlier than usual. This year’s trip was for a large group of IDS volunteers and associates. There were opportunities to meet experts in Daoism, visit Daoist centres and experience areas of significance in Daoist traditions. From Beijing, the group visited the following areas: Beijing Shangdong Province Jiangsu Province Jiangxi Province The following is …
2009 Second Visit by Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu of the White Cloud Hall, Beijing
Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu visited the IDS for the second time. He traveled around the UK, visiting local IDS groups. He also featured in two large events in London and Leeds. All events in his packed schedule were attended by the public. His focus this time was particularly on the ancient and fascinating art of Feng Shui. Grand Master Zhao …
2008 IDS Visit to China
2008 IDS Group Trip to China After the success of the 2007 trip, the IDS again coordinated a large group trip to China. This time, starting in Beijing, and visiting Shanghai, Taishan, Quingdao and Weihai. Highlights included: Phoenix Hill National Park and Taoyuan Daoist Hall and meet with Grand Master Dong Dongyue Daoist Hall meet with Shanghai Daoist musicians Taishan Mountain and Bixiaci (Bixia …
2008 First Visit by the Orchestra of the Shanghai City God Hall
Daoist Orchestra Visits the UK For the first time in the UK, a 14-Piece Daoist Ensemble and 4 Daoist Professors visited the UK from China to give recitals, talks and demonstrations of the most ancient aspects of Chinese culture and their relevance to contemporary life today. The extraordinary Ensemble represents an intact Daoist musical tradition, dating back 2,000 years. They …
2007 IDS Visit to China
2007 IDS Group Trip to China This was the first time that the IDS was able to coordinate a large group trip to China. It took a great deal of organisation. Starting in Beijing, with a visit to the White Cloud Daoist Hall, and a visit to the Beijing Acrobats. Then a day to explore the Great Wall. Other highlights included: …
2007 Medical Qigong Experts Visit the IDS in Leeds
Medical Qigong Practitioners visit the UK In October 2007, Leeds City Council hosted a delegation from China of 12 instructors of Health Qigong & Taiji. The IDS arranged an exclusive training session with them which was open to members of the public. They gave extensive demonstrations of different techniques and exercises, explaining, through a translator, the benefits and history of …
2007 First Visit by Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu of the White Cloud Hall, Beijing
Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu visited the IDS for the first time. Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu of the White Cloud Hall, Beijing, visited Leeds to meet with IDS members and members of the public at a series of events over 10 days. He gave lectures on three evenings and explained some aspects of his life as a Daoist in China, about the basic …
