Calgary
Contact us or visit the main centre to learn more about the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada.
Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada
c/o Patti Trautman
2310-24th Street S.W.
Calgary, Alberta
Canada, T2T 0G6
Phone: (403) 240-4566
Fax: (403) 240-4609
Email: calgary(at)taoist.org
Classes
Calgary offers Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal art of taijiquan classes for beginner and continuing students as well as a variety of weekend workshops, one day intensives, and social events. We also offer Lok Hup Ba Fa classes and a health recovery class for students with special health needs. Consult the class schedules for detailed information. If you are new to the Society, please visit the regional site for more information on the different types of classes and fees.
Class Locations
Main Centre (map)
2310 - 24th St. S.W. (403)
240-4566
Downtown: Central United Church (map)
131 – 7 Avenue S.W. (Access is through the rear door and bell)
Beddington Heights Community Centre (map)
375 Bermuda Dr. N.W.
Braeside Community Centre (map)
11024 Braeside Dr. S.W.
Bridgeland Community Centre (map)
917 Centre Ave. N.E.
Deer Park United Church (map)
77 Deerpoint Rd. S.E.
Parkland Community Centre (map)
505 Parkvalley Rd. S.E.
Silver Springs Community Centre (map)
5720 Silver Ridge Dr. N.W.
St Andrew's United Church (map)
924 Heritage Dr.
Banff
Scout Hall, 226 Lynx Street
Brooks
Rhythmic Soles Dance Academy, 615 1st St. West
Canmore
St
Michaels Anglican Church Hall
Cochrane
Dance Debut Studio, 117 Railway Street W.
Crowsnest Pass
MDM Community Complex, 2802 - 222 St Bellevue
High
River
High River United Church
Medicine Hat
Gas City Kiwanis Centre, Room 3, 826 - 11 Street SE
Maple Creek
The Armory, 502 Marsh Street
For more information about Calgary visit the Tourism Calgary website.
Fung Loy Kok Taoist Temple
Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism observes the unified teachings of the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism. Its mission is to deliver all from suffering, both the living and the dead, by pursuing the way of community service, rituals and ceremonies, and the cultivation of body and mind.
Fung Loy Kok was co-founded by Master Moy Lin-shin and Mr. Mui Ming To in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong in 1968. The temple's teachings are deeply rooted in the ancient spiritual traditions and culture of China. For more information visit our International website.
Calgary had a large, enthusiastic membership and a close connection to the Chinese community. In 1987, Master Moy asked if the members felt they could support a Fung Loy Kok temple. He wanted members to understand the Taoist training could involve more than just Taijiquan. With a Taoist temple in the Centre, members could see the rich heritage of learning underlying the practice and more people became interested in the spiritual dimensions of the training.
The Grand Opening in June of 1990 was attended by Temple founders Mr. Mui Ming To and Master Moy Lin-shin, along with some special guests from Hong Kong, local dignitaries and government representatives. The shrine was enlivened by Mr. Mui Ming To.
The Calgary shrine offers many services to the community such as observation of the important festivals, a memorial alter, and Jai vegetarian banquets. Please check the events on the right side of the page, and contact us if you would like any more information.
History
Taoist Tai Chi Society® taijiquan was first offered in Calgary in June 1979 when two Guelph, Ontario, members started a class at Calgary’s Beltline Centre. We settled into our first full-time location three years later. In 1983 the founder of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada, Master Moy Lin-shin, made his first trip to Western Canada. He began to visit Western Canada regularly, dramatically improving the level of instruction and spurring on growth in the membership. By September of 1991, through the efforts of many dedicated volunteers and the support of clubs and members from around the world, we were able to purchase a building. On September 5, 1992, the new main centre held its grand opening. The Calgary building is a testimony to Master Moy’s foresight and encouragement and to the efforts and sacrifices of many members who feel that the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada has something very precious to share. Today we offer classes in many locations around Calgary and support Canmore, Cochrane, High River, and Medicine Hat.
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