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Journey Into the Tao Guided by Our Very Own JOURNEY INTO THE TAO GUIDED BY OUR VERY OWN LAMA NICHOLAS To the Heartland of Taoism, I-Ching, Feng Shui, and Shamanism Sichuan Province of Western China October 11-24, 2017 TRAVEL Day – October11, 2017 – Wednesday Morning – we will leave from Tampa International Airport @ 11:50a.m. Day 1 – October 13, 2017 – Friday Morning – we arrives at the airport in Chengdu @ 12:40a.m. We will transfer to the hotel where we will “Rest and Recuperate.” Afternoon – time to spend with Lama Nicholas to review itinerary and for a meditation/lesson. Evening – enjoy a simple Chinese meal and an evening stroll at Kuanzhai Alley. Day 2 – October 14, 2017 – Saturday Morning – Visit the Chengdu Panda Base for a wonderful time being close to these lovely creatures. From the peaceful, beautiful natural environment to the quality service, your visit will be one of calm and enjoyment. You will learn about giant panda conservation, and how we need your help to protect our earth for us and future generations. The Panda base is easily accessible, as it is located no more than 10 kilometers north of Chengdu on the Futou Mountain. Rivers, lakes, brooks, ornamental green lawns and greens, wild bamboo forests and, woods, man-made dens, rocks, caves and plant pits, simulates the panda’s natural ecological environment. The landscape combined with enrichment and climbing apparatuses create a natural and mentally healthy environment for the pandas. Mid-afternoon – we will have lunch and then visit the spectacularly fascinating and mysterious Museum at Sanxingdui – where it is said the origins of Shamanism and Taoism may have begun. The structure of the Sanxingdui museum is a magnificent innovation with a style of solemnity, which consists of two galleries. Gallery one represents an arc-sloped ecological building, emphasizing the theme that human world and nature are in perfect harmony. Gallery two is spiral architecture, symbolizing both Three-star Mounds and the course of human history development. Through the cultural symbolic building, they implicitly convey rich connotation and profound historical deposits of Sanxingdui culture and also reflect the eternal theme of man and society as well as man and nature. The display of the Sanxingdui museum is entitled Ancient City, Ancient State and Ancient Shu Culture, which is made up of two galleries, including 9 sections .One is Three Stars Accompany the Moon---Brilliant ancient Shu civilization, the other is Three Stars Shine forever----mysterious bronze kingdom. Late Afternoon – trip to the Qingyang Monastery (Bronze Goat Taoist Temple) – the oldest Taoist Temple in China. Bronze Goat (Qingyang) Temple Hunyuan Palace Bronze Goat Taoist Temple (Qing Yang Gong) is also one of the most famous Taoist temples in China. It is conveniently located in the northwest part of Chengdu, in the Sichuan Province. The temple was originally built in the Tang Dynasty (618-907), a period when Taoism was flourishing. Most of the parts of the temple that remain in existence are restorations from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), including Sanqing Hall, Doulao Hall, Hunyuan Palace, the Eight Trigrams Pavilion, and Wuji Palace. The most magnificent of these buildings is the Eight Trigrams Pavilion. Built on square foundations, with a colored glazed dome on top, this octagonal building reflects the ancient Chinese philosophy that "the sky is round and the earth is square". There are eight pillars with dragons drawn in relief in the corridor, and colorful caissons and the symbols of eight trigrams are ornately arranged across its ceiling. While we are at this location, Lama Nicholas will give a talk is this very special, ancient location. I’m getting goose-bumps thinking about this now! Day 3 – October 15, 2017 – Sunday Morning - Visit the Taoism’s sacred mountain – Mount Qingcheng is in Dujiangyan, Sichuan, China. It is amongst the most important centers of Taoism in China. In Taoist mythology, it was the site of the Yellow Emperor's studies with Ning Fengzi. Elevation is 4,134 ft. Qingcheng Mountain is a majestic mound surrounding by lush forest and secluded tranquility. Marvel at the perfectly preserved Taoist temples that decorate the enclave. Marvel at the sacred temples and impressive halls cradled by dense layers of bamboo trees. Afternoon – Visit the famous Dujiyangyan Irrigation System to learn about the UNESCO-listed example of ancient Chinese science and engineering. Dujiyangyan is the oldest and only surviving no-dam irrigation system in the world; and a wonder in the development of Chinese science. The irrigation system provides water to surrounding towns and redirects the Min River for the province's use. It was originally constructed around 256 BC by the State of Qin as an irrigation and flood control project, it is still in use today. Following this activity we will head back to the city of Chengdu for dinner and to prepare for the evening’s events. Evening – We will experience a traditional Sichuan Opera from 8:00p.m. to 9:30p.m. We will experience the mesmerizing melodies and intense action of the Sichuan Opera during a 1.5-hour performance. Marvel at dazzling dancers and astounding acrobats as they deliver an extravagant spectacle of color and culture. Day 4 – October 16, 2017 – Monday Morning - visit the Giant Buddha at Leshan. We will take a river boat to have the best view of the largest statue of the Buddha in the world. Did you know: Leshan Giant Buddha is the largest stone Buddha sculpture in the world, and the tallest pre-modern statue in the world? The Leshan Giant Buddha is 233 ft. tall stone statue, built between 713 and 803, depicting Maitreya. Construction was started in 713, led by a Chinese monk named Hai Tong. He hoped that the Buddha would calm the turbulent waters that plagued the shipping vessels traveling down the river. When funding for the project was threatened, he is said to have gouged out his own eyes to show his piety and sincerity. After his death, however, the construction was stuck due to insufficient funding. About 70 years later, a jiedushi decided to sponsor the project and the construction was completed by Hai Tong's disciples in 803. Apparently the massive construction resulted in so much stone being removed from the cliff face and deposited into the river below that the currents were indeed altered by the statue, making the water safe for passing ships. When the Giant Buddha was carved, a huge thirteen storey wood structure was built to shelter it from rain and sunshine. This structure was destroyed and sacked by the Mongols during the wars at the end of the Yuan Dynasty. From then on, the stone statue was exposed to the elements. Afternoon – travel to sacred Mt. Emei and to the birthplace of Chinese Buddhism and Kong Fu. This is the location of the first Buddhist temple built in China in the 1st century CE.[4] As one of the Four Sacred Buddhist Mountains of China, this site has seventy-six Buddhist monasteries of the Ming and Qing period, most of them located near the mountain top. Mt. Emei is the highlight of the itinerary in Sichuan Province. Next stop will be at the Baoguo Temple. The temple was originally called the Lingshan, but in 880 AD, during the Tang Dynasty it was renamed the Baoguo Temple. The main hall was rebuilt in 1013 AD, during the Northern Song dynasty, and is one of the oldest and most well preserved wooden constructions in China. The temple also contains columns dating to the Tang Dynasty, a hall built during the Ming Dynasty, and two halls and towers of the Qing Dynasty. Evening - enjoy the Kong Fu Show 8:00pm – 9:30pm Day 5 – October 17, 2017 – Tuesday Morning – we will arise early to take the bus and transfer the cable car to tour the Golden Summit – the tallest and most sacred Buddhist Mountain in China. Located atop Mount Emei in Sichuan, China, this epic statue, at 48 meters high, is the 22nd tallest statue in the world. But its height is not its most notable feature, so much as its unique head, as this massive graven image faces in ten directions, one for each of the Bodhisattva’s ‘Ten Truths of Universal Worthiness’. Afternoon – after lunch we will travel to visit the Wannian Temple (Long Life Temple) on Mt. Emei. We will also travel to Mt. Emei Natural Ecology Monkey Reserve (Emeishan, China) Evening – we will take the bus back to the foot of the mountain around 6:00 p.m. We will have dinner out at the night market and personal time with Lama. Day 6 – October 18, 2017 – Wednesday Morning – travel to the ancient and culturally rich city of Langzhong – the birthplace of the I-Ching, Feng Shui, and the Goddess of the West. Langzhong is situated on the large and mighty Jialin River and surrounded by nine mountains. It was considered by ancient astronomers and Feng Shui experts to be the perfect site on earth for Feng Shui. It is also one of 5 most ancient cities in China. The precious well-preserved Langzhong Ancient City was designed with the theory of the “unity of heaven and man” and is one of the "Four Ancient Cities in China" as well as the "National AAAA Scenic Spot". Since Langzhong Ancient City keeps the primitive features and enjoys multiple places of interests, like Zhang Fei Temple, Sichuan Examination House and so on, it is one of the best places to experience the culture and history of Sichuan province and China. With mountains and water embracing, this historic city has gained the reputation of “Langzhong Fairland” and the “Rare Treasure under Heaven”.
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