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Feng Shui Feng Shui is a system used to direct the flow of energy in your surroundings to create a balanced and positive environment. It works by harmonising the electromagnetic radiation that issues from the Earth, the other planets in our solar system, the Sun and that of our own bodies, thereby enhancing the positive influences of the environment while avoiding the negative ones. It is used to determine the best site for ones home, place of work or business and the best system of design , positioning and interior decorating that avoids obstructing the natural flow of energy in relation to your own internal energy. This will create a most favourable environment in which you can function at the top of your ability. Feng Shui has its origins in Taoist philosophy, which is basically a hermetic system and by using this process one can foresee good fortune or problems ahead. The True Philosophy: It is important to teach students the right type of attitude from the beginning of their training. This is why we require our students to repeat the following 5 principles prior to a class: 1) To achieve Enlightenment in this lifetime When coming to learn Kung Fu you need to begin with an open mind and the intention of utilising what you learn in a positive way. If a student with a bad attitude is allowed to learn advanced applications they will only further develop their ego and create problems for more people, and for themselves. This is why the Master spends so long observing the studentĚs character to see if they really have the right attitude. The Master has a responsibility to himself to do this because if he does not, he creates a frankenstein type character that will only turn on him later. This creation is bad karma for the student and ultimately the Master. The Master therefore has a duty to teach, but not to those of the wrong character or who are unwilling/unable to learn. If the majority of people were to gain such strength and power, many would use it to take advantage of other people. With the correct philosophy in place you should be subjugating the ego and gaining the discipline to further your spiritual advancement for the initial benefit of yourself, and then to help other people. This is true strength and the application of the real power of Kung Fu - the knowledge to inspire people with compassion and wisdom and to promote this awareness. We must constantly watch ourselves to ensure we think and act in the right way. To learn Kung Fu is to train your mind to control your desires. So even if you reach Black Belt after 5, 10... years, the wrong character will just further exaggerate your own weaknesses. The right mental attitude can therefore never be understated. Humility should be the fundamental foundation to everything you do. It is easy to talk or read about the Chinese arts and think that we understand, but how can we use them to truly benefit our daily lives? In order to achieve this we must have the guidance of a true Master. With so many false masters lacking real understanding and accomplishment, to find one who is willing to teach and train students is a rare treasure indeed. About The Yellow Dragon Centre The Yellow Dragon Centre was established in London China Town in 1990 by Master Wong as a focal point for his efforts to spread Knowledge of the chinese arts more widely amongst westerners. Later on Master Wong realised that it was necessary to find a larger centre to train the expanding number of students coming to learn. In 1996 the Yellow Dragon Centre was moved to 17- 19 Lever Street, London EC1V 3QU. As well as a regular Kung Fu, Tai Chi and meditation classes, the centre runs Feng Shui courses, taking the complete beginner up to consultant level. Also taking place are martial arts seminars, which provide a broad introduction to the Yellow Dragon system and condense the training for those who do not have a great deal of spare time. Learn Kung Fu: Classes
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