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Daoist Ways of Enhancing Life I Ching, Feng Shui, and Personal Cultivation

17th International Conference on Daoist Studies

Taichung Branch Temple, Weixin Shengjiao, Taiwan

1-5 January, 2024

To activate Daoism in the contemporary world and enhance life, adepts apply a variety of practices and techniques, as modeled most vividly in the various new religions of East Asia that have integrated many of its deities, principles, and methods. Prominent among them are Daesoon Jinrihoe in Korea, Cao Dai in Vietnam, as well as Tiandi jiao and—our current host—Weixin shengjiao in Taiwan. The latter relies in particular on the I Ching (Book of Changes) to flow in harmony with time, on geomancy or Feng Shui to create optimal flow in space, and on chanting of scriptures to calm and center the mind in inner cohesion and deep sincerity. They also practice compassion and social works, supporting society in a variety of ways and working for greater peace in the nation and the world.

The conference offers a forum to explore just how these and other Daoist techniques and practices work, how they enrich and enhance life, how they make a difference in the life of the individual and society, and how they can contribute to a saner, more ecologically sound, and overall more harmonious world.

ORGANIZERS

Chairs: Fiona Chang, Weixin Shengjiao; Livia Kohn, Boston University

Sponsors: Weixin Shengjiao, Daesoon Academy of Sciences, Three Pines Press

Standing Committee:

USA: Liu Xun, Robin Wang; China: Jiang Sheng, Guo Wu; Taiwan: Liou Tong-Miin; France: Georges Favraud; Germany: Friederike Assandri, Elisabeth Friedrichs

INAUGURAL EVENT

United Ancestors Worship Ceremony (Taoyuan City), on 1 January 2024. This whole-day ritual, held in a stadium and assembling over 30,000 participants, serves to bring peace to the souls of all ancestors, particularly those who perished violently, to promote calmness within the individual and peace in the world. People come from many countries to join, including also prominent leaders and entertainers.

FORMAT

After arrival in Taiwan on December 31 (Sunday), the organizers provide airport pickup and transfer to a hotel near the site of the ritual. On January 1 (Monday), all participate in the ritual. They bring their luggage so they can move on to Taichung for a second overnight. So far, this is free of charge but not obligatory for conference participants. Note: Single occupancy for 2 nights costs €90.

The conference proper is held on January 2-4 (Tuesday through Thursday) in Taichung. For this period, participants need to obtain their own accommodation (see below).

Registration starts at 9 am on January 2. On January 3, all participants are invited to a banquet dinner. The conference concludes in the late afternoon of January 4.

On January 5 (Friday), the organizers offer a field trip to the headquarters and main centers of Weixin shengjiao. There is no extra cost for this excursion. Those joining return to the airport by train for departure anytime on or after January 6 (Saturday).

–Panels: Three 25-minute individual paper presentations on the panel theme, followed by open

discussion (1 hour, 45 minutes).

--Workshops: Emphasis on the experience of Daoist cultivation, I Ching divination, Feng Shui

analysis, meditation, martial arts (taiji quan), and forms of Daoist healing (1 hour, 45 minutes).

REGISTRATION

Send information (name, email, institution) as well as an abstract (if applicable) in less than 200 words

to daoworks22@gmail.com.

FEE: €130

This covers the cost of the conference venue plus banquet dinner and lunch/snacks for three days.

It is payable via PayPal to video8885@gmail.com (Jimmy Chang).

Participants from mainland Chinese can remit €130 to this designated account:

Cathay United Bank (013), Wuquan Branch (0501), Acct. 050087002362, Name: Hsin-fang Chang

Participants from Taiwan can make a direct transfer of TWD 4250 locally:

Land Bank of Taiwan (005), Nantun Branch (1611), Acct. 161005095399, Name 張益瑞

DEADLINES

Abstracts due: 15 November 2023

Program on website: 1 December 2023

VENDORS

There will be a limited number of tables available to distribute fliers or pamphlets and sell books, CDs,

and other materials. This service is complementary.

LOCATION

Taichung Branch Temple, Weixin Shengjiao

106 Wenxin South Rd, Nantun District, Taichung City

台中市南屯區文心南路106號

HOUSING

A special rate has been secured at SUN HAO HOTEL TAICHUNG for event attendees. Participants are advised to book their hotel accommodation in advance. To make a reservation, you can download the special rate reservation form online, fill it out, and fax or e-mail it to the hotel.

三好行旅SUN HAO HOTEL TAICHUNG

ADDRESS: 台中市南屯區文心路一段552號 (NO.552, SEC. 1, WENXIN RD., NANTUN DIST., TAICHUNG CITY 408)

Recommended accommodation near the venue

歐遊台中館 Chain Boutique Motel - Taichung

ADDRESS: 台中市南屯區文心南路98號

(No. 98, Wenxin S Rd, Nantun District, Taichung City, 408)

More info: https://www.allurmotel.com/room.php?id=80&cid=8

台中豐邑Moxy酒店 Moxy Taichung

ADDRESS: 台中市南屯區文心南六路288號

(No. 288, Wenxin South 6th Rd, Nantun District, Taichung City, 408)

More info: https://www.moxytaichung.com/

天閣酒店台中 Tango Hotel Taichung