Photo:Zheng Pei (fourth from left) poses for a photo with attendees.
Guqin Music and Tai Ji Men Qigong: Celebrating Cultural Heritage and Personal Growth
(October 1, 2024 – Walnut & Pasadena, CA) Zheng Pei, a skilled guqin player, has spent the past six years mastering this ancient Chinese instrument. During recent cultural events at Tai Ji Men’s Walnut and Pasadena Academies, she shared her deep knowledge of the guqin, an essential element of literati music, known for its soft, subtle sound and intimate settings.
Her connection with the guqin deepened after joining Tai Ji Men, and she credits Tai Ji Men Qigong with enhancing her guqin performance, improving her health, and allowing her to maintain the breath control necessary for longer pieces.
Photo:Zheng Pei plays the guqin.
Zheng Pei also emphasized that in guqin music, all songs are considered equal, regardless of length, with the focus on conveying the spirit behind the music. This philosophy aligns with Tai Ji Men’s culture, which values inclusivity and equality, transcending gender, race, ethnic origin, and religious preferences.
Photo:Sarah shares her transformation through Tai Ji Men Qigong practice.
She also shared how Tai Ji Men Qigong relieved her persistent skin itching, eliminating the need for medication, and noted the profound impact of the Tai Ji Men community. Their support has made her feel happier and more fulfilled.
Zheng Pei concluded her presentation by performing the first guqin piece she ever learned, illustrating how her journey with the instrument and Tai Ji Men has enriched her life through a blend of tradition, wellness, and community.
Photo:Zheng Pei (center) poses for a photo with friends.
At the Walnut event, Sarah, a pharmacist, shared her transformative experience with Tai Ji Men’s qigong practice. Struggling with chronic health issues, including an arm injury and neck problems, Sarah found relief after joining Tai Ji Men. Within weeks, she regained full mobility in her arm and improved her neck condition, experiencing better sleep and increased energy. Her journey underscores how Tai Ji Men Qigong has helped her achieve balance and well-being, which she now shares with her family.
About Tai Ji Men
Tai Ji Men is an international, non-profit cultural organization committed to preserving culture and promoting the physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing of people worldwide. In 2000, Dr. Hong, Tao-Tze, the head of Tai Ji Men, established two Tai Ji Men Academies in California. In October 2023, Dr. Hong inaugurated two additional academies, one in Santa Clara and the other in Pasadena.
For decades, Dr. Hong has led members of Tai Ji Men and the Federation of World Peace and Love to take on self-funded tours across six continents to promote a culture of peace with love and conscience. Dr. Hong played a pivotal role in the United Nations’ adoption of the International Day of Conscience and received the President’s Lifetime Achievement Award in March 2023. This award recognized the 1.2 million hours that Dr. Hong and members of the Federation of World Peace and Love have dedicated to the nation.
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