ChinaStudies and Helen and James Jay have recently completed their fifth Feng Shui Immersion Program in China. The group of 25 Feng Shui pilgrims were guided on a 16-day journey by Helen and James. The Chinese National guide was (for a 4^th time!) David. Included in the group were eight Feng Shui friends from Israel.

The tour began in Beijing, continued by train, bus and plane to Datong, the sacred Wutai Mountains, Xi’an, Chongqing, three nights aboard the MS Queen on the Yangtze River, and the Queen of the Orient; Shanghai.

We invite you to view some of our favorite photos from this incredible journey.

	Mary, Jessica, Crystal and Tara take a break in the Forbidden City, Beijing.
	Mark, Holly and Tara, "The San Luis Obispo Trio", on the sacred road to the Ming Tombs, Beijing.
	Batia tries her luck to "Feel the ch'i of the dragon" (with closed eyes) at the White Cloud Taoist Temple, Beijing.
	The group performs a Joss Paper ritual for "Peace and Safety" at the White Cloud Taoist Temple, Beijing.
	We gather for a group photo after climbing to a peak of the Great Wall, Jiayuguan Pass.
	Holly and Margaret entertain the group on the bus by singing, "The Sunny Side of the Street".
	We pause for a discussion of the Feng Shui design of the Tiantan Park, Temple of Heaven, Beijing.
	Jack stands on the center stone of the Round Altar, Temple of Heaven. This stone represents the central acupuncture point of ch'i in China. It is believed that the stone is the communication center between Heaven and Humans.
	Mary and her daughter Jessica on the Round Altar.
	Margaret and her daughter Leslie on the Round Altar.
	Tiantan Park is a very popular place for poets who enjoy painting (with water) their prose on the walkway. Their words slowly evaporate, causing you to ponder the Buddhist concept of impermanence.
	We enjoy an unexpected visit to our friend (and National guide) David's home and visit with his Mother.
	We pose for a group photo in front of the symbol of Beijing, the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests.
	Mr. Wang, Professor of Architecture at Tienjin University, lectures the group on the historical use of Feng Shui and Architecture.
	Dinner at the famous Beijing Roast Duck Restaurant.
	Entering the National Park of Wutai Mountain, one of the four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China. Wutai is dedicated to Manjusri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom.
	James climbs up onto his ride that will take him part-way to the temple at the top of the mountain.
	Margaret atop her steed.
	Four is a lucky number when it comes to these lovely ladies! Bobbie, Holly, Margaret and Barbara outside a temple on Wutai Mountain.
	Truc tries to entertain us by playing music (?) during a busride. He really did get pretty good at that instrument!
	Passing through another gate of Wutai Mountain.
	We arrive in Xi'an and view the stunning Army of Terracotta Warriors.
	Each of the men in the army has a unique face, clothing and weapons. The army was assembled for Feng Shui protection after the death of Emperor Qin Shi Huang Di.
	James and Helen give  Feng Shui lectures during our three day tour on board the MS Queen, Yangtze River.
	We pass by one of the architectural wonders of the world, a twelve story pagoda built into a large mesa on the banks of the mighty Yangtze River. The pagoda is threatened by the soon to be finished Three Gorges Dam. The Chinese government has plans to build a protective wall to save the unique pagoda.
	We board a smaller craft and pass into the Little Three Gorges, where we have a chance to go ashore. After the dam is built, no human will tread these sandy beaches again.
	Anita and her sister Sonia gear up for the Little Three Gorges tour.
	Aboard the small boat, we glimpse the soon to be extinct beaches of the Yangtze. Crystal, Barbara, Vera, Holly and Anita (standing, Truc and Jack) enjoy the ride up front.
	A local gentleman pauses his work to give his helper a wash.
	Jack waves goodbye as we round out another tour of Sacred China!

James and I would like to thank each person who accompanied us on this tour. As with our previous tours, we have learned much from this tour and from each of you. We honor you for being a part of our adventures!

Helen and James Jay

 

 

 

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