From July 11th-16th, 2006, the world acclaimed thirty member delegation of
Taoist
monks from Mount Wudang Monastery in China (of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
fame)
will be in Austin, Texas on a special cultural mission.

The monks, both men and women, will perform their world famous Taoist martial
arts and
ceremonial music, complete with swords, costumes and traditional Chinese
instruments.
Their main performances will be at Akins High School Performing Arts Center in
south
Austin on Saturday, July 15th, at 2:00pm and 8:00pm.

While in Austin, the monks will also be performing blessing ceremonies at the
Texas State
Capitol Building and Barton Springs, presenting lectures on Taoism, and teaching
workshops on Taoist music, drawing talismans, Wudang Kung Fu, Wudang Qigong,
Wudang Taiji, Wudang Sword, and Wudang Nei Dan (Inner Alchemy) Meditation. They
will
also be available for I-Ching consultations, Feng Shui readings.

Their visit is part of a special religious and diplomatic delegation to share
the cultural arts
of Taoism, China's native religion, with the United States, and to present their
unique
combination of martial arts, music and meditation to the Western audience.

For more information and tickets visit: http://www.HealingTaoInstitute.com

BRIEF SCHEDULE, SEE WEB FOR DETAILS:

TUESDAY, JULY 11TH
BARTON SPRINGS BLESSING CEREMONY
Tuesday, July 11th, 10am.
Barton Springs Pool, Zilker Park, Austin.
Free event

Public Talk: TAOISM - CULTIVATING THE WAY OF SPIRITUAL IMMORTALITY AND HEALTH
Tuesday, July 11th, 7pm
Woodward Hotel & Conference Center, 3401 S. I-35, Austin
$15 in advance; $20 at the door

WEDNESDAY, JULY 12TH

TEXAS STATE CAPITOL BLESSING CEREMONY
Wednesday, July 12th, 9:30am
State Capitol Building Steps
Free event

AUSTIN CITY HALL MARTIAL ARTS & MUSIC PREVIEW
Wednesday, July 12th, Noon
Austin City Hall Plaza.
Free event

TAOIST MUSIC AND CHANTING WORKSHOP
Wednesday, July 12th, 7pm
Casa de Luz, Toomey Road.
$20 in advance; $25 at the door

THE ART OF DRAWING TAOIST TALISMANS WORKSHOP
Wednesday, July 12th, 7pm.
Resource Connection, 321 W. Ben White, Ste. 203.
$20 in advance; $25 at the door

THURSDAY & FRIDAY, JULY 13TH & 14TH

WUDANG TAOIST INNER ALCHEMY MEDITATION WORKSHOP
Thursday & Friday evenings, July 13th & 14th, 7pm
Clear Spring Studio, 605A Copeland St., Austin.
$40 in advance (both nights); $50 at the door
or $20 per night; $25 at the door

WUDANG KUNG FU WORKSHOP
Thursday & Friday evenings, July 13th & 14th, 7pm.
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, Main Building, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin.
$40 in advance (both nights); $50 at the door
or $20 per night; $25 at the door

SATURDAY, JULY 15TH

CHINA'S WUDANG TAOIST MONKS: MARTIAL ARTS & SACRED MUSIC
Saturday, July 15th, two performances, 2pm & 8pm.
Akins High School Performing Arts Center 10701 S. 1st St. (about 1 mile south of
Slaughter Lane)
$25 in advance + $3 service charge; $30 at the door + $3 service charge.

SUNDAY, JULY 16TH

WUDANG TAI CHI WORKSHOP
Sunday, July 16th, 10am – 5pm
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, Main Building, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin.
$99 in advance; $125 at the door
*Discounts available for groups of 10 or more

WUDANG QIGONG WORKSHOP
Sunday, July 16th, 10am – 5pm
Zilker Botanical Gardens Center, Main Building, 2220 Barton Springs Rd, Austin.
$99 in advance; $125 at the door
*Discounts available for groups of 10 or more

WUDANG EIGHT IMMORTALS SWORD WORKSHOP
Sunday, July 16th, 10am - 5pm
Woodward Hotel & Conference Center, 3401 S. I-35, Austin.
$99 in advance; $125 at the door
*Discounts available for groups of 10 or more