Learn Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Taoist philosophy with my online wellness academy. Click here to learn more: www.taoistwellness.online Live long and live well! ☯️
I live on the Atlantic coast of Canada. At 50, I am unemployed and looking for a career path. You inspire me and I am grateful to be able to listen to this channel. Thank you
I've been reading "Tales of the Dancing Dragon: Stories of the Tao," by Eva Wong. In it she mentions an old master who becomes immortal. His name is Mao Gu. I wonder if Master Gu's master named him after that legendary figure. Master Gu does fit the quintessential figure of what a Taoist master looks like. His facial features, the robe, the long hair, he looks like a character that has stepped out of a classical Chinese painting. I loved hearing his story and the courage he had to follow his path, the Way, and become like water. I'm currently going through a big transition in my life, feeling like I need to give up my career choice and go another way. It's been a huge struggle, and just realizing that I don't have to continue "swimming upstream" has been a huge relief. Not sure what the future holds but I feel certain that I'm more in the mode of where I need to be internally and look forward to seeing how things work out. Thank you for introducing us to Master Gu and the teachings of the Tao, which is so needed at this time in the World. You've gained a new subscriber, and who knows, maybe I'll get to visit one day to meet Master Gu in person. It would be an honor . . .
I’m currently between jobs and found George’s UA-cam channel while looking for something else. Best “find” I’ve made in a long time !!! I’ve seen well over 40 of the offerings on George’s UA-cam channel (Journey to the East - twice) and just watched the video of Master Gu’s background and history today. A message to Master Gu: I am so happy that you had the vision to see the possibilities that this new life presented and the courage to walk the path to promote your culture and provide us with a new way to look at the world. Myself and others will continue to walk with both you and George on this journey. Thanks to you Both !!!
I really enjoyed Master Gu's story. His life's journey was filled with many obstacles and his mind was clouded by different careers paths to take. Also his english is Excellent!!!!
Sir..You are worldwide influential...and with the grace of God/Dao...only just beginning..I hope I can have the Bravery to tell my story one day..no doubt..a lot of people and influential ones at that will feel shame and be put to shame...we never the know the harm our arrogance does until too late.as human beings...especially in this modern world..still..until then they may try most probably are trying very hard to suppress..but what the ego of man doesn't know..is you can't suppress divine will..regardless the effort.it only adds further to calamity for ourselves..still.. for now I'm just grateful of the chance to put behind me...and hopefully start a new..thank you for sharing..🙏
I am very glad that Master Gu decided to follow his strong determination to follow the Dao. If it weren't for his persistence, we would not have these wonderful teachings online. I feel very grateful for this!
I have been watching Georges channel. You are so mysterious, I had to listen to this entire video on the channel. I am currently unemployed, struggling very hard in life! Your videos help me be at ease, I can relate with you on making career choices.
Give Master Gu or best and thank you for him sharing his story. I found Taoism by accident during high school project about 17 - 18 years ago. Hearing others stories is fascinating.
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing life's journey and bringing the knowledge and teachings of the Tao. Brilliance in balance and the way of water 💜.
George, your channel is wonderful! And now visiting with Master Gu is on my must-do list! I relate very much to his story, in a way. I come from a very small country and when I look at our youth now I feel the same way he felt back in the late nineties. Globalization is having an effect on many cultures and not always for the better. Like him I am trying to move out of my desk job into something more meaningful for my country and people and staying hopeful in the meantime. Thank you for sharing-stick with it!
What I like about Master Gu is that inspires instant trust. He also has a very friendly smile and gives me the feeling that he cracks jokes all the time despite being deeply profound and committed to his mission! George, are you the interviewer? I recognize your voice!
Chapter 45: “True wisdom seems foolish.” So Sifu’s parents and their whole team only confirmed his decision by telling him he was foolish. Ahh, the wisdom of the Dao!
Free your mind in calmness, combine your energy with openness, harmonize with things naturally, have no bias therein and the world will be orderly. -Chuang Tzu The more you try to understand, to try and make sense of it, the further away you become. -Summerized from the Tao Te Ching. Be calm and the answers will reveal themselves to you. ✌
Thank you for sharing your story with us! When you talked about your move up into the mountains to live in the tea growing area, it reminded me of a caligraphy I once saw: 品茶悟道 (Drink tea and realize the Dao?). Is that a common saying in Daoism?
Thank You Master Gu and George for doing this interview. I sense your kindness and compassion. I relate so much to you both, my journey when i was younger and now, living closer to the great nature yet still taking part in society. Challenges are still there, but knowing there are sweet people like you help me feel less lonely. Love to All. Peace to All 🐢🐝🍃
Hello! Could you please add the English CC option for this video? (It just has Spanish) Auto CC is fine if you don't have subtitles, better than nothing. I'm hearing impaired, going on deaf. Have enjoyed watching some of Master Gu's other videos which had the CC option and would be interested to know his life story. Thank you!
Thankyou for sharing I cannot imagine going up against my whole family like that, welldone you listening to yourself n not others -some o my biggest regrets come from not listening to myself/instinct
Thank you for your humility and your story of life. It was very motivating.. I have been looking into the academy after watching videos from you and George.
Very wise decision..Brave to step out' into such a rich ancestral discipline.. Who's the richer spirit now...? Good for you...And such a jem for us to learn from... Thank you for sharing opening your beautiful historical culture to us and being such a understandable teacher... 8Jun Fan...
Very interesting. I am very happy to hear that your Shifu was Zhong hun long. He is also my favourite. It’s a shame we don’t get to have his videos translated.
Hi, Greetings from Dublin, Ireland. Can you do a video sampling some of the local teas or cha. Also, how does tea play a role in the Taoist diet. I've seen in your videos that you use a teapot as opposed to a gaiwan and a dong dao bei. What is your favourite tea to drink? I personally like Oolongs. I like the fresh green type, the darker more roasted type I have yet to try. Best of luck with your academy in Wudang.
Hello Master Gu... I rather enjoyed the telling of your story of becoming a Tao Master ... I have subscribed as well watched and liked all your videos here from your channel ..
Unfortunately, the ancient Qigong and Taijiquan sites are now tightly controlled tourist attractions. These Masters that live and work at Wudang, Chen Family village, Shaolin Temple are either CCP members or are supervised by a party manager. So, besides teaching mostly foreigners for a living the Masters/Monks/Laoshi need to tow the party line.
Sern Huynh There is indeed a minor mistake in this character. However, in the calligraphy history, there was the case certain famous calligraphers unconsciously or consciously write wrongly but then or later got reasonable explanation. What you see here was created by one of my friends from calligraphy circle. My explanation for this mis-spelt character is: Even you are a hero, you still need to be empty - minded! Be a humble person!
Note to Gu: 'intelligence & Knowledge is not Wisdom. You do not seem to follow the WAY of "nON-BEING"" Very focused on yourself - that is strange for a Grand Master or is your title Grand Mastur(bator)?
Learn Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Taoist philosophy with my online wellness academy. Click here to learn more: www.taoistwellness.online
Live long and live well! ☯️
I can confirm from 7000 km away that you're teaching has global reach. It's changing my life.
I live on the Atlantic coast of Canada. At 50, I am unemployed and looking for a career path. You inspire me and I am grateful to be able to listen to this channel. Thank you
We start our day with a reading from The TAO of Joy Everyday by Derik Lin and then listen to Master Gu & George.
I've been reading "Tales of the Dancing Dragon: Stories of the Tao," by Eva Wong. In it she mentions an old master who becomes immortal. His name is Mao Gu. I wonder if Master Gu's master named him after that legendary figure. Master Gu does fit the quintessential figure of what a Taoist master looks like. His facial features, the robe, the long hair, he looks like a character that has stepped out of a classical Chinese painting. I loved hearing his story and the courage he had to follow his path, the Way, and become like water. I'm currently going through a big transition in my life, feeling like I need to give up my career choice and go another way. It's been a huge struggle, and just realizing that I don't have to continue "swimming upstream" has been a huge relief. Not sure what the future holds but I feel certain that I'm more in the mode of where I need to be internally and look forward to seeing how things work out. Thank you for introducing us to Master Gu and the teachings of the Tao, which is so needed at this time in the World. You've gained a new subscriber, and who knows, maybe I'll get to visit one day to meet Master Gu in person. It would be an honor . . .
And where are you now in life?
What a great way to spend your Life. Embracing Tao.
I’m currently between jobs and found George’s UA-cam channel while looking for something else. Best “find” I’ve made in a long time !!!
I’ve seen well over 40 of the offerings on George’s UA-cam channel (Journey to the East - twice) and just watched the video of Master Gu’s background and history today.
A message to Master Gu:
I am so happy that you had the vision to see the possibilities that this new life presented and the courage to walk the path to promote your culture and provide us with a new way to look at the world. Myself and others will continue to walk with both you and George on this journey.
Thanks to you Both !!!
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"I suffered from back problems from a violent sports exercise...playing table tennis."
I coughed laughing so hard. 😂
Have you seen Chinese/Asian people play that sport? They cover the ground a tennis player does on that small table!
He is a great man, i have sat there with my mother a few years ago
I really enjoyed Master Gu's story. His life's journey was filled with many obstacles and his mind was clouded by different careers paths to take. Also his english is Excellent!!!!
Victory .Studios Thanks for your liking!
Sir..You are worldwide influential...and with the grace of God/Dao...only just beginning..I hope I can have the Bravery to tell my story one day..no doubt..a lot of people and influential ones at that will feel shame and be put to shame...we never the know the harm our arrogance does until too late.as human beings...especially in this modern world..still..until then they may try most probably are trying very hard to suppress..but what the ego of man doesn't know..is you can't suppress divine will..regardless the effort.it only adds further to calamity for ourselves..still.. for now I'm just grateful of the chance to put behind me...and hopefully start a new..thank you for sharing..🙏
Thank you Master Gu this presentation is excellent.
I'm truly glad to hear you found the presentation excellent. Your kind words inspire me to continue sharing. Thank you for your support! 🙏
I am very glad that Master Gu decided to follow his strong determination to follow the Dao. If it weren't for his persistence, we would not have these wonderful teachings online. I feel very grateful for this!
I m happy i have chosen my way and stick to it.
I am so inspired by Master Gu's story. So grateful to him for sharing this with us. ✨(And, George is a wonderful interviewer!)
Lynn McKenna I’m so grateful for your attentive ears to a humble Taoist practicer’s story!
I have been watching Georges channel. You are so mysterious, I had to listen to this entire video on the channel. I am currently unemployed, struggling very hard in life! Your videos help me be at ease, I can relate with you on making career choices.
Sean Champion-Taylor Cheer up ! Life is beautiful ! Believe it or not
I will! Thank you, Sifu! I practice meditation every day and sometimes Qi Gong, too!
Your way.
Awesome Master Gu
flowing hair and robes definitely are very aesthetic.
Give Master Gu or best and thank you for him sharing his story. I found Taoism by accident during high school project about 17 - 18 years ago. Hearing others stories is fascinating.
Thank you so much for sharing your amazing life's journey and bringing the knowledge and teachings of the Tao. Brilliance in balance and the way of water 💜.
Thank you for sharing your life story, Master Gu. Your tranquil and loving nature is beautiful to witness.
George, your channel is wonderful! And now visiting with Master Gu is on my must-do list! I relate very much to his story, in a way. I come from a very small country and when I look at our youth now I feel the same way he felt back in the late nineties. Globalization is having an effect on many cultures and not always for the better. Like him I am trying to move out of my desk job into something more meaningful for my country and people and staying hopeful in the meantime. Thank you for sharing-stick with it!
Good Afternoon Master Gu. I just found you and your channel today and I look forward to learning more. Thank you.
Thank you for your wisdom. It’s changing my life for the better.
What I like about Master Gu is that inspires instant trust. He also has a very friendly smile and gives me the feeling that he cracks jokes all the time despite being deeply profound and committed to his mission! George, are you the interviewer? I recognize your voice!
Thank you for sharing your story Master Gu.
What a wonderful life story and what an inspirational sifu. Respect! 🙇🏻♀️🙏🏻👏☯
Thanks!
And here am I learning Chinese with a passion.
Chapter 45: “True wisdom seems foolish.” So Sifu’s parents and their whole team only confirmed his decision by telling him he was foolish. Ahh, the wisdom of the Dao!
Thank you Master Gu for your great insight.
Free your mind in calmness, combine your energy with openness, harmonize with things naturally, have no bias therein and the world will be orderly.
-Chuang Tzu
The more you try to understand, to try and make sense of it, the further away you become.
-Summerized from the Tao Te Ching.
Be calm and the answers will reveal themselves to you. ✌
Thank you for sharing your story with us! When you talked about your move up into the mountains to live in the tea growing area, it reminded me of a caligraphy I once saw: 品茶悟道 (Drink tea and realize the Dao?). Is that a common saying in Daoism?
G. Ha there is indeed relationship between tea and Taoism
thank you for sharing your story! I appreaciate your courage and your kindness for sharing the culture with others! Thank you!
Thank You Master Gu and George for doing this interview. I sense your kindness and compassion. I relate so much to you both, my journey when i was younger and now, living closer to the great nature yet still taking part in society. Challenges are still there, but knowing there are sweet people like you help me feel less lonely. Love to All. Peace to All 🐢🐝🍃
Thank you for sharing Master Gu! I really appreciate your words or wisdom, and your kindness to share them with us ❤
Hello! Could you please add the English CC option for this video? (It just has Spanish) Auto CC is fine if you don't have subtitles, better than nothing. I'm hearing impaired, going on deaf. Have enjoyed watching some of Master Gu's other videos which had the CC option and would be interested to know his life story. Thank you!
Thankyou for sharing
I cannot imagine going up against my whole family like that, welldone you listening to yourself n not others -some o my biggest regrets come from not listening to myself/instinct
Thanks for share your teacher's story it's so inspiring. I love and admire your work of edit such good videos. Greetings from Israel.
I would like to visit one day.😁
sifujiefu 62 Warmly welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing Master Gu's inspirational story and for the great work you (George) are doing to promote the Taoist culture!
Thank you for your humility and your story of life. It was very motivating.. I have been looking into the academy after watching videos from you and George.
Thank you for listening to mu story.
Thank you Master Gu for sharing your story with us.Good luck in all your endeavours.If you ever produce any courses on dvd I'm buying!
I think he has two courses on Udemy for very nominal cost.
Master Gu, you are a great inspiration to me and many others I am sure! I wish to visit Wudang Mountains someday, and have some tea with you!
Thank you for sharing you personal history , beautiful evolution 🌸
caminodelcorazon Beautiful evolution, although full of hardships
Very wise decision..Brave to step out' into such a rich ancestral discipline..
Who's the richer spirit now...?
Good for you...And such a jem
for us to learn from...
Thank you for sharing opening your beautiful historical culture to us and being such a understandable teacher...
8Jun Fan...
My Taoist master always said to beware those who make you pay for spiritual teachings. Keep this in mind and make your own judgments
Very interesting. I am very happy to hear that your Shifu was Zhong hun long. He is also my favourite. It’s a shame we don’t get to have his videos translated.
Hi, Greetings from Dublin, Ireland. Can you do a video sampling some of the local teas or cha. Also, how does tea play a role in the Taoist diet. I've seen in your videos that you use a teapot as opposed to a gaiwan and a dong dao bei. What is your favourite tea to drink? I personally like Oolongs. I like the fresh green type, the darker more roasted type I have yet to try. Best of luck with your academy in Wudang.
I really wish I had the opportunity to shake this mans hand.
Hello. How do you do? :)
Lovely. Bravo Master Gu.
Great video. Could you please ask the master what does he eats every day? And do a special video about taoism and diet. Thanks
I would love to spend a summer or something in the mountains at the academy
As the pandemic fade away, you see the opportunity to come to Wudang, China.
I love you guys.
Hello Master Gu... I rather enjoyed the telling of your story of becoming a Tao Master ... I have subscribed as well watched and liked all your videos here from your channel ..
Jessie Horne I’m deeply moved by your kind words and your dedication!
Wudang Taoist Wellness Academy You are welcome Master Gu ☺️
This interview is great thank you ❤
Thank you, Love Youuu!
Thank u master.
I would like to send a Gift of Gratitude to you, Master Gu, and your Temple. How best might I mail this Gift?
Gu is turning Wudang Shan into a Dao Disneyland
Your Hotel (acadamy) "appears to be based on WALMART philosophy
So inspirational to those who wants to learn Wudang Kungfu and TaiChi . by the way Master Gu who was your Master teacher in Wudang ?
myWudangMasters Master Zhong is my main teacher. I have learned widely, though.
Dear Master Gu, can you recommend which version of the I Ching I can read in English?
Unfortunately, the ancient Qigong and Taijiquan sites are now tightly controlled tourist attractions. These Masters that live and work at Wudang, Chen Family village, Shaolin Temple are either CCP members or are supervised by a party manager. So, besides teaching mostly foreigners for a living the Masters/Monks/Laoshi need to tow the party line.
Is Master Gu a disciple of Grandmaster Zhong Yun Long?
Greg Hull yes I am!
“能说的道，不是永恒的道” 道德经 (Dàodé jīng)
"The Tao that can be spoken is not the eternal Tao" (Tao te Ching)
也许 Gu 可以卖掉 - maybe Gu can sell it
Master Gu where is your Tai Chi school in Wudang please? Thank you
It's in Purple Heaven Village near Caishen Temple. we are in the tea plantation.
Hi, how to reach the master out? I need to contact him urgently
Could you add your website please.
Can you give advice to young people starting out at univercity, BE LIKE GEORGE.
Is the Academy open to women?
It's open to both men and women.
Hi Master Gu, how come the 英雄 written differently?
Sern Huynh There is indeed a minor mistake in this character. However, in the calligraphy history, there was the case certain famous calligraphers unconsciously or consciously write wrongly but then or later got reasonable explanation.
What you see here was created by one of my friends from calligraphy circle. My explanation for this mis-spelt character is:
Even you are a hero, you still need to be empty - minded! Be a humble person!
GEORGE I WAS HOPING WE CAN DISCUSS MAKING A FILM IN CHINA FOR ME, AS IM IN AUSTRALIA, I MESSAGE YOU IN YOUR FB, PLEASE CHECK. CHEERS MATE
Is Master Gu's Master known as 'Ip Man'?
説明できる道は？
Learn from water......
Why is it so? Wu dang ?
Note to Gu: 'intelligence & Knowledge is not Wisdom.
You do not seem to follow the WAY of "nON-BEING""
Very focused on yourself - that is strange for a Grand Master
or is your title Grand Mastur(bator)?
sad, that even women are no longer wearing their hair long, anymore.