A) The full system as preserved and practiced by the Zhao Family in Beijing – led by Master Zhao Ming Wang – who takes a very strict approach to emphasizing ‘master to student’ and ‘face to face’ interaction.
B) Our ‘nei dan’ specialization of the Qianfeng School. We cater for long distance instruction and the use of manuals if no other teachers are available. We agree fully with Master Zhao Ming Wang – and we also follow the wise instruction of his great grandfather – Zhao Bichen – who understood that quite often people live in difficult circumstances and cannot travel or afford high fees for instruction. Master Zhao Ming Wang has to be particularly strict today, as modern China is very affluent and many people do not possess the self-discipline to train properly.
What does all this mean? Our site emphasizes – out of respect – the Zhao Family of Beijing and consider this right and proper – as well as representing our own (humble) Qianfeng lineage which ticks along quietly in the background. Where we are strict is in the manner with which people approach us for instruction. If there are hidden motives, lack of respect or virtue in the mind and body of the enquirer – then we have no spiritual contract together. Each Daoist School – whilst pursuing a distinct method – must also ‘adjust its methods to circumstance’ as a means to help the most people in the most efficient manner. Ultimately, there is no difference between our ‘nei dan’ and what Master Zhao Ming Wang teaches – it is just slightly different manifestations of the same teaching.
ACW - 釋大道 (30.8.2019) UK Qianfeng Sub-Branch of the千峰先天派 (Qian Feng Xian Tian Pai) - Thousand Peaks Prenatal School (Beijing)
PS: My Ch’an Ordination and Daoist names are exactly the same ‘Venerating the Great Way’ (Shi Da Dao)
PSS: Due to an instruction from Master Xu Yun (1840-1959) and Master Zhao Bichen (1860-1942) we do not charge fees for instruction. This prevents people without a good character ‘purchasing’ access to our school. Master Zhao Ming Wang partly follows this, and partly follows another system more suited to a large and important school.