Come Join Yanling for A Fun Energy Charged Trip to China!
July 20 - August 8, 2004
For seven days you will stay in a Tibetan village listening to the river singing and watching Tibetan performances.
This place is in Gansu Province, which is next to Tibet so you will experience Tibetan culture without going to Tibet.
You will practice in spiritually charged spots where many ancient sages have obtained enlightenment.
Only in this place in the whole world can you see the rare, white yak who live here. You will eat delicious meals including pure organic yak butter and yogurt.
On the way to Beijing you will visit Xian where you will view the famous Terracotta army.
You will join me in the beautiful Black Dragon Valley, to enjoy Northern peasant style folk arts, local food and visit the Great Wall remains that have not been exposed to many tours.
You will learn the true essence of qigong with practices that are guided by great masters.
Fun Journey Toward Purifying the Heart
The student will receive guidance which cannot be found in bookstores that will benefit the rest of his/her life and health. Our teachers are humble yet well-known, well-respected masters. They both have explored the truth of life.
Yanling chose the teachers not simply from their revealed certain high paranormal powers, but who are well-educated and erudite. Her selection is based on her many years of research and personal experience. Both the teachers have written books.
The Teachers
Tibetan Rinpoche Duoshi Dongzhouningge
In his books Rinpoche Duoshi defines Buddhism in modern science well. He has been invited to different countries and once to Los Angeles to teach Buddhist practice in 1998. He is always surrounded by students who come from all over China.
Rinpoche Duoshi was born in 1936 in a small Tibetan village. When he was five years old he was chosen by Rinpoche Ouqu, who was the Great Sutracarya of the Tenth Panchen, as the Fifth reincarnated Rinpoche and the Chief of Duoshi Monastery.
At the age of nine Duoshi officially became the Chief of Duoshi Monastery. At the age of sixteen he became the main Sutracarya of Tian Tang Monastery.
In his childhood and early youth Rinpoche Duoshi studied with several important and well known Tibetan Buddhist top teachers. He has achieved mastery through a comprehensive study and practice of various Tibetan Buddhist schools.
Rinpoche Duoshi has written numerous highly valued books on defining Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhism such as "Wisdom Breaks Out of A Loving Heart". He is well known for teaching the true Buddhism. He considers Buddhism the science relating humans to the universe and commented, "An awakened person is a Buddha." He teaches not simply about present life but how to take our own destiny of liberating ourselves into our own hands. He will teach us how to increase wisdom and ensure that we are on the correct path to Dao. He will be able to answer any questions you have.
Even though he is a highly achieved master, Rinpoche Duoshi always appears as an ordinary man. In the following I include some phenomena about him witnessed by crowds and people I have met. For example in July,1998, when he was laying an offering in a ceremony, the public saw two suns appear in the sky. When he was visiting the Haimu cave in August, flowers showered from the sky for almost a minute (the scene recorded in many ancient books that happened to only those sages who attained Dao.). Whenever a mentally ill person was near Rinpoche Duoshi the patient would become calm again. In July 1994 when one of Duoshi's teachers, Rinpoche Gongtang, was lecturing to 500 people, a huge rainbow appeared in the sky for a long time. There are many more happenings that Rinpoche Duoshi does not want his students to tell. Rinpoche Duoshi cares about and always helps people.
Dr. Chen, Fuyin
I've known Dr. Chen since 1997. Dr. Chen understands western educated students well because he is a scientist and has taught foreign students. He was invited to teach workshops in ten cities in the United States in 1997. He has studied Dao and the life sciences (which includes traditional Chinese culture, medicine, qigong science and human body science) for over twenty years. In China he has been invited to lecture and teach in different cities. He teaches the study of Dao, and the relationships between Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism. Dr. Chen was one of the founders of the first Chinese National Qigong and Human Science Associations. He has achieved highly in his life journey, now he is dedicating himself to educating people in the value of Dao.
Dr. Chen will teach how to coordinate qigong and spiritual connection with Dao. This will include:
1. The long human history and the consistent nature of Dao and how the nature of Dao adapts to the different periods of history and modern times.
2. The present instructive meaning and value of Daoism in the global world.
3. How to seek and cultivate Dao in the modern world and speed up becoming enlightened.
4. How to find self and find one's own path; how to gain freedom in your personal life journey and explore
personal value.
I will help each individual in learning whenever they need me.
Yanling Lee Johnson
Yanling has been an outstanding teacher at whatever she teaches. She has finished four books on qigong (three by YMAA Publication Center, one by the Qigong Association of America) and twelve volumes on herbal foods, Qi Energy in Foods for Living (Fruits&Nuts by 1stBookLibrary; The Vegetables (eBook by QAA). To find out about her books please check here.
Yanling will be with you the entire trip providing you with training and advice from her broad understanding of Chinese culture and qigong.
This workshop/trip has these basic concepts:
- Readiness to practice and learn from the great teachers who define Buddhism and Daoism (Taoism) in terms of modern science. They teach profound life science in simple language based on their own experience and achievements.
- In "undeveloped" West China we will stay in a Tibetan village in a stunning mountain range. Our class is located in the quiet, beautiful mountains with fresh air and unpolluted water. There is a well-known Tibetan Buddhist monastery, Tian Tang Ci, at 2,000 meters above sea level. The history of this monastery can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty. It was once one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in north China. This is a location which has been a wellspring for enlightened souls. We'll practice & visit spiritually charged spots to develop our energy and spirits.
We will visit the largest statue in the world of Tsongkapa (1357-1419). Tsongkapa was the founder of the Tibetan Buddhist School, Gelugpa and the first abbot of Ganden Monastery. He is respected as The Buddha Number Two. His two important disciples were chosen as the first Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama after they passed away. Tsongkapa was considered Wenshu (Manjusi) incarnate (who was the Buddha of Wisdom & power).
3. The other class in Beijing, is also in the beautiful mountains in a suburb of Beijing -- the Black Dragon Valley (as the photo shows). The Great Wall ruins are near our hotel.
4. In Beijing we'll visit some of the famous cultural monuments such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the White Cloud Daoist Monastery.
5. Meals for optimal body weight and health. If you are overweight, you may experience a weight loss during this trip. In West China we will enjoy Tibetan, Mongolian style meals, organic diary products made from the milk of the rare yaks that only live in this high land. We'll enjoy some wild vegetables, too! We will stay in a clean, Tibetan style hotel.
In Beijing we'll sample great food and eat a special Chinese vegetarian feast, and you can shop!
6. A plus to this trip is that we will also visit Xian City, where we will view the famous Terracotta army.
Dates and Cost
The date of the trip is July 20-August 8th, 2004.
Cost: $3,500 (with early registration and payment by May 15, 2004). This includes travel, lodging, food, and training. ($4000 after May 15, 2004)
Package includes complete travel arrangements to/from and within China including:
- Flight from San Francisco to Beijing
- Flight from Beijing to Lanzhou
- Busses to and from Tiantang Monastery
- Trains to Beijing
- Busses for sightseeing
- Bus to Beijing airport
- Flight back to San Francisco
The workshop fee covers all classes, food, lodging, flights, train and group transportation within China. Your reservation is held by a $500 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is due by May 15, 2004.
Transportation:
All participants will meet in San Francisco and fly together to Beijing. Our first location is in West China. We fly from Beijing to Lanzhou and then take bus to go to Tiantang Monastery.
Our return flight will be from Beijing airport and return to U.S. Please save 90 Yuan (a little more than $11) for the Airport construction fee which you will be required to pay upon departure.
Transportation from Lanzhou, West China to Beijing is by train. It is in comfortable double bed rooms. Since the train tickets are especially difficult to obtain during the summer travel season it is necessary that you register as soon as possible.
Schedule
July 20
Meet at the San Francisco airport then fly together to Beijing.
Change flight at Beijing airport to Lanzhou City, West China.
July 21
Bus to the mountains to the Tibetan village where Tiantang Monastery (Heavenly Monastery) is, 2,200 meters above sea level and 400 kilometers from Lanzhou City. The history of this monastery can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty between the years of 806-821. It was once one of the largest Buddhist Monasteries north of the Yellow River region.
July 22-27
Rinpoche Duoshi will teach a powerful practice originated by Tsonkhapa. Tsongkhapa who was named The Second Buddha and was the teacher of the first Dalai and Panchen. The practice will train us to cleanse our body and soul. He teaches how we can achieve self-liberation by getting beyond the troublesome mind and gain deep wisdom in our heart.
Enjoy Tibetan and Mongolian style meals, organic diary products made from the milk of the rare yak that only live in this high land, and wild vegetables. There will also be Tibetan performances. Stay in clean Tibetan style rooms
July 28
Visiting and training in caves and small temples in the mountains where ancient sages practiced.
July 29-31
Bus to Lanzhou (4 hours), and on the train to Xian where we will view the famous Terracotta army. Then on the train to Beijing. The train from West China to Beijing will be in a carriage with soft berths.
On the train from Lanzhou to Beijing, Yanling will help students review the practice learned from Rinpoche Duoshi and lead discussions. She will organize some interesting activities.
August 2-4
Beijing Classes are taught by Dr. Chen Fuyin. Beijing Classes are in the Black Dragon Valley in the suburbs of Beijing. Enjoy local meals, beautiful scenery, mountain parks, and the remains of the Great Wall of China. Farm market sells herbs and local folk products, and you can choose to ride horses to go pick some fruit for a nominal charge.
Master Chen will teach how to coordinate qigong and spiritual connection with Dao, the nature of Dao adapts to different periods of history and modern times. He will teach in the modern world how to speed up becoming enlightened and how to gain freedom in your personal life journey.
August 5-7
Beijing City fun tour. In Beijing we'll have an opportunity to sample great food and visit some of the famous Chinese cultural monuments such as the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Tibetan Temple, the White Cloud Taoist Temple, and the Temple of Heaven. We'll eat a special Chinese vegetarian feast, and you can shop!
August 8th
Bus to the Beijing airport, flight back to San Francisco.
Accommodations
Our stays in West China and in Beijing are intended to allow for time, weather and cultural adjustments. Hotel rooms are double occupancy. Some private rooms are available for early registrants. If you prefer a private room the Single Supplement in Beijing is $18 per day; for West China it is $12 per day.
The hotel in Beijing is in a beautiful mountain suburb where the ruins of the Great Wall are still preserved.
In West China we will stay in a Tibetan village in a stunning mountain range.
Visa/Passport:
A valid passport is required. Your travel agent can help you obtain your visa, or you can download the required documents from the Chinese Embassy Web site www.china-embassy.org and do this yourself.
Phone 1-213-807-8088; Fax 1-213-380-1961
Vaccinations
The US Government's Traveler's International Health Advisory (tel. 877-3394-8747) frequently issues updated advisories for travelers. On the Web visit www.cdc.gov and select "Traveler's Health, East Asia." A good local source of information is the Health Department in your community. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks for any vaccinations to take effect.
Special Requests
If you have special requests, please call, fax or email us with your questions. Dietary requests such as vegetarian, can be accommodated.
Refund Policy
Refunds must be requested in writing (letter, fax or email). Refunds minus the $500 non-refundable deposit will be given for requests made before May 15, 2004. Later requests will be refunded at 50%. In case of an emergency, we will review your request for the full refund.
Connection in China
We will be checking our email when possible. In case of emergency, you or your family may contact us at our email address, yanlingj@yahoo.com
Summary
- July 20 - August 8
- Cost: $3,500 (If paid by May 15, 2004)
- includes all transportation to and from San Francisco to China and inside China
- Lodging, food and training
- Training
- 6 days with Tibetan Rinpoche Duoshi Dongzhouningge in Eastern China
- 3 days with Dr. Chen Fuyin in a beautiful country setting near Beijing and the Great Wall
- Sightseeing
- 1 day in Eastern China
- 1 day in Xian
- 3 days in and around Beijing
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