African Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences
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Volume 4, Issue 2, August 2024 | |
Research PaperOpenAccess | |
Exploring the Tapestry of Personal Transformation Through Taoist Wisdom: A Case Study of Shaolong Temple in Jinyun Mountain |
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Qiwei Wang1 , Zain Abbas2 , Xuemin Liu3 , Bin Huang4 and Guangxiong Wang5* |
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1Center for Studies of Education and Psychology of Ethnic Minorities in Southwest China, Southwest University, Chongqing, China./School of Education and Science, Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities, Duyun, Guizhou, China. E-mail: qiweiwang18@foxmail.com
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Afr.J.Humanit.&Soc.Sci. 4(2) (2024) 22-30, DOI: https://doi.org/10.51483/AFJHSS.4.2.2024.22-30 | |
Received: 17/04/2024|Accepted: 19/07/2024|Published: 05/08/2024 |
This enormous inquiry looks into the multifaceted landscape of personal transformation, concentrating on the powerful influence of Taoist wisdom as experienced at Shaolong Temple in Jinyun Mountain. The study digs into the delicate interplay between Taoist rites and personal reorientation, giving light on the transforming journey through specific activities including Tai Chi, supervised by a seasoned Tai Chi master. The integration of ideas of the Pile-Exercise, profoundly steeped in Taoist philosophy, provides a special element to the spiritual progress. This research takes a qualitative technique, combining personal observation, a comprehensive literature investigation, and document inspection to unravel the varied features of the activities at Jinyun Mountain. By examining the ideas and methodology of Tai Chi and Pile-Exercise, the article presents a clear roadmap for practitioners looking to integrate these transformative practices into their spiritual journey.
Keywords: Taoist wisdom, personal reorientation, Tai Chi, Pile-Exercise
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