Feb 13, 2019
Our intentions were to stay at the Shaolin temple for the week learning kungfu and tai chi, but unfortunately I got sick and we couldn't stay. @p3ac3fulfor3st was killing it at tai chi, though.
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Our intentions were to stay at the Shaolin temple for the week learning kungfu and tai chi, but unfortunately I got sick and we couldn't stay. @p3ac3fulfor3st was killing it at tai chi, though.
Wu Wei Si Monastery
One of the best experiences I had in China was in Dali at the Wu Wei Si Monastery. The monastery offers Kung Fu and Tai Chi to foreigners while staying at the temple.
Technically this was not a bed and breakfast establishment. Travellers who stayed here were expected to follow the rules set by the Shifu (master) of the monastery. Training was 6 hours a day, with no music within the monastery grounds and strict rules were in place during meals. Only start eating after the monks have started eating. All food placed in your bowl must be eaten, including anything dropped on the floor. Bow to each table of people when you leave and say ‘Ah Mi Tuo Fu’!
Life was simple when all you need to focus on each day is training and eating. Free time involved reading and walking through the beautiful mountain surrounding.