Dao Li Jiao
2011 News
21 March 2011: Today Mr. Gregory Sparkman and Mr. Todd
Moore of Houston have joined us as Dao Li Yuan (Members) #110 and #111,
respectively. Both Gregory and Todd
have a great deal of interest and expertise in traditional Chinese arts,
science, culture and Daoism, and Todd is of the Ching Cheng Mountain Daoist order. A most welcome addition to the Dao Li
Jiao!
16 March 2011: Dr. Wong returned home safely from his
travels in China yesterday, after the earthquake and tsunami in Japan delayed
his flight back to Houston for a few days.
He arrived with the news that we have two more Dao Li Yuan (Members) who
have joined the Dao Li Jiao. Ms.
Zhang Xiu Bi of Xiamen, Fujian Province in Mainland China is Dao Li Yuan #108,
and Mr. Matthew Bell of Houston is Dao Li Yuan #109. Ms. Zhang has ties to the U.S. since her
daughter lives in Tucson, Arizona, and Mr. Bell is currently studying
Xingyiquan with Dr. Wong. Warmest
welcome to you both!
8 February 2011: As Dr. Wong prepares for his most recent
trip to China, he let us know that we have two new Dao Li Yuan (Members) from
the Houston area. Mr. Patrick
Lovitt joins us as Dao Li Yuan #106 and Mr. Gregg Wolf is Dao Li Yuan
#107.
Patrick Lovitt (Chinese name Lao Da Long) is
originally from San Francisco and now permanently based in Houston. He began training
in traditional Shaolin Wu Gong at age 8 with Shaolin Temple Monk Shi Su Wei,
and continued until he joined the U.S. Navy at age 18. At age 28, he resumed Shaolin
training under Shaolin Temple Monk Shi De Shan for another three years. Today he is still serving in the Navy,
learning Xing Yi Quan and Ba Gua Zhang from our Founder Dr. Her Yue Wong, and
is focusing his study on Nei Gong and the Way of Reason. In 2005 Patrick also began studying traditional
Oriental Medicine and is currently finishing a Master of Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine Degree at the American College of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine, where he treats patients as an intern.
Gregg
Wolf hails from Los Banos, California and now calls Houston home. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the
1980s as a Communications Specialist at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, and is a
graduate of the Utah College of Massage Therapy, Las Vegas Branch. Gregg is also currently studying at the
American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine in Houston, and is due to
graduate in December 2011 with a Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine. He previously practiced
Mantak Chia's Daoist Qigong with Jampa Stewart in Austin and Chen Taijiquan with
Dasifu Shi De Shan, a 31st generation Shaolin monk at the Houston Songshan
Shaolin Temple. He will continue
his training in the Ching Yi Kung Fu System with our Founder upon Dr. Wong's
return from China next month.
Most
impressive credentials, Gentlemen!
It is an honor to have you join us as we research the Way of
Reason. Welcome Patrick and Gregg!
16 January 2011: Moving forward into the New Year, the
Dao Li Jiao greets our first Dao Li Yuan (Member) of 2011, Mr. Ray Rodriguez of
Houston, Texas. Ray studies Taijiquan
with Ching Yi Kung Fu Association Black Belt Kent Hampton and is President of
Cross/Talk-Houston, which provides cutting edge telecommunications solutions to
meet the needs of today's changing business environment. Welcome, Ray! We look forward to your contributions as
we research the Way of Reason!
2010 News
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December 2010: It is a indeed a
pleasure to announce that Mr. Douglas Lohafer
(Chinese name Luo Daoge), originally of Holstein, Iowa and now permanently
based in San Jose, California, has joined us as Dao Li Yuan #104. He is currently in Richland, Washington
working at Hanford in Health Physics and studying the Ching Yi Kung Fu System
at CYKFA Black Belt Kraig Stephens' Old Warrior Horse Academy in Richland. Doug's previous martial arts experience
includes training with Franklin Williams in Sioux City, Iowa; a brown belt in
Judo; and instruction in TiAiKi (Tibetan Taiji and Meditation) with Grandmaster
Ron Lew at the Tiger Eye Claw Center in San Jose. He has been studying at the Old Warrior
Horse Academy since mid-2010 and has attained the rank of Yellow Sash.
In addition to his
martial arts background, Doug holds a Master of Science Degree in Radiological
Health Physics from San Jose State University and a B.A. in Biology and
Chemistry from Luther College in Iowa. He is also a Deacon at Immanuel
Evangelical Lutheran Church in San Jose, California and in July 2010 he took
vows as a Camaldolese Benedictine Oblate at New Camaldoli Hermitage in Big Sur,
California. Since joining the Dao
Li Jiao he has focused his study on the I
Ching, The Asian Journal of Thomas
Merton, and Dao Li Jiao Founder Dr. Her Yue Wong's book Inside the Way of Reason. Welcome, Doug! It's great to have you with us!
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December 2010: As we near the end
of another very productive year for the Dao Li Jiao, the results are official
for the annual election of two new Dao Li Shi (Scholars of the Way of
Reason). Brothers and successful
Southeast Asian businessmen Dao Li Yuan (Member) #32 Mr. Chuanger LI and Dao Li Yuan #33 Mr. Lunger LI were
elected by a vote of the current Dao Li Shi to become our most recently
appointed Dao Li Shi. Chuanger Li
has studied Daoist philosophy and meditation for many years and gained a great
deal of understanding of the Way of Reason. Lunger Li is a martial artist who
practices the T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taijiquan) he learned from a student of the
legendary Cheng Man-Ching, as well as the Hsing Yi Ch’uan (Xingyiquan) and Pa
Kua Tsang (Baguazhang) that he learned from our Founder Dr. Her Yue Wong. Super congratulations Messrs. Li!
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October 2010: SPECIAL ANNOUCEMENT: Dao Li Jiao Founder Dr. Her Yue Wong's
landmark book "Inside the Way of
Reason"
has now been published and is available to the public. This is a most enlightening work that
has taken years to reach fruition, and all chapters are presented in both
Chinese and English languages. We
expect that all Dao Li Yuan, as well as anyone who wants to further their
health, peace of mind, longevity, and understanding of the Universe and the Way
of Reason, will find this unique text of immeasurable value. Click here for
additional details and ordering information.
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August 2010: Today Dr. Wong awarded
Ching Yi Kung Fu Association Black Belt #88 and Dao Li Yuan (Member)
certification #103 to Mr. John A. Douvillier of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. John was one of our early practitioners
of the Ching Yi Kung Fu System back in the 1970s and has since gained
international recognition as a master martial arts practitioner and instructor
in numerous disciplines. He holds
Kudan (9th Degree Black Belt) rank in Bei Koku Aibujutsu Ryu, as well as a broad range of
other certifications. He has taught
martial arts, including edged weapons training, to military and police
organizations, served three years in the Middle East supporting the war in
Iraq, and is currently an Oklahoma County Reserve Deputy Sheriff. You can read more about John's
background on the Mushin Kan
website.
In addition to his martial arts and law enforcement commitments, John
enjoys a rich family life with his children, grandchildren, and one great
grandchild. He continues his
practice of Taijiquan, and is a devout Christian who also finds value in
studying the Daoist texts that form the foundation of the Dao Li Jiao reading
list. John's insights and
perspectives will be a most welcome contribution as we research the Way of
Reason. It's great to have you with
us, John!
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July 2010: It is with great pleasure
that the Dao Li Jiao announces the appointment of Mr. Lance G. Johnson as Dao
Li Yuan (Member) #102. He was also
in the news earlier this month when he was awarded Ching Yi Kung Fu Association
Black Belt #87 at the CYKFA and Dao Li Jiao awards ceremony and luncheon held
at Dr. Wong's home on 10 July.
Lance has been training in the martial arts with Dr. Wong for the past
two years and making great progress.
He previously held a Master of Business Administration degree from Texas
Southern University, and now is in his second year of a 3-year Master of
Divinity (MDiv) degree program at the Houston Graduate School of Theology. He has over 23 years experience in the
financial services industry and is currently transitioning toward a new
position in that field. Welcome
Lance! It is great to have you join
us in our research into the Way of Reason.
10 July 2010: A
gathering of Ching Yi Kung Fu Association and Dao Li Jiao members was held
today at the Bellaire, Texas home of our Founder, Dr. Her Yue Wong. The occasion was to recognize the
achievements of some of our most recent members. An awards ceremony where Dr. Wong
presented 5 CYKFA Black Belt certificates and 4 Dao Li Yuan certificates was
followed by a buffet luncheon and martial arts demonstrations.
In
addition to Dr. Wong, attendees included Mary Griffin, Kent Hampton, Lance Johnson, Robert Jung, Larry Kelly, Joe
Love, Crista Meyer, Leo Anne-Meyer, Jean-Michel Oosterlinck, Dan Rausch, Lisa
Samorajski, Becky Smith, Long Long Tang, Sylvia Ho Tang, Blake Whitaker, Kenny
Wong, Michael Wong, Mrs. Su Yun Wong, Dr. Tien Pei Wong, and other family
members and friends. Several
snapshots of the event are available on the Houston
Photos section of the CYKFA Photo Gallery page.
Over lunch, the members held spirited
discussions on Kung Fu and the Way of Reason, exchanging information and ideas
for the future. This gathering
serves as an excellent preview of things to come when we hold the CYKFA 40th
Anniversary Reunion and Retreat in Houston in 2012. It is going to be a landmark event to
which we are all looking forward with eager anticipation!
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June 2010: Three new Dao Li Yuan
(Members) have joined us over the past couple of days and our rolls now exceed
100! First, Mr. Joe Love, a law
enforcement officer in the Houston area and Xingyiquan student of our Founder
Dr. Wong, became Dao Li Yuan #99.
Next, the honor of becoming Dao Li Yuan #100 goes to Mr. Blake Whitaker
of Houston. He is the son of Dao Li
Yuan #85 Ms. Lisa Samorajski, and a martial arts student of Mr. Kent Hampton,
Dao Li Yuan #60. Blake is a
practitioner of Wing Chun Kung Fu, a graduate of the University of Houston with
a major in Journalism, now working at the Houston Press newspaper. Welcome Joe and Blake!
Then,
Mr. Henry (Hank) Koski of Richland, Washington joins us as Dao Li Yuan
#101. He is a native Washingtonian
with a broad occupational background ranging from retail marketing to
construction, and has been a member of the U.S. Postal Service for the past 15
years. He and his wife Kathy have
two children, Ruben and Eileen.
Hank and Ruben are both practitioners of Ching Yi Kung Fu in the classes
of CYKFA Black Belt and Dao Li Shi (Scholar of the Way of Reason) Kraig
Stephens’ Pasco-Kennewick, Washington Old Warrior Horse Academy. Both were promoted to Yellow Sash (Intermediate)
level on the same day, and are now preparing for promotion to the Green Sash
(Advanced) level. Hank relates that
he had serious health issues before taking up Kung Fu training, which have
since greatly improved, and that he has found Dr. Wong's writings on the Way of
Reason to provide significant insight and peace of mind in dealing with
everyday life. Most excellent; that
is exactly what we strive to achieve through the practice of Ching Yi Kung Fu
and the study of the Way of Reason.
Welcome, Hank! It's great to
have you with us!
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May 2010: The Dao Li Jiao
membership roster continues to close in on the number 100 as we add three more
of Ching Yi Kung Fu Association and Dao Li Jiao Founder Dr. Her Yue Wong’s Tai
Ji Quan students from the Houston area.
First, Ms. Crista Meyer joins us as Dao Li Yuan (Member) #96. She is a Tai Ji practitioner and wife of
Dao Li Yuan #87, Mr. Russ Meyer.
Next is Russ’ sister, Ms. Leo-Anne Meyer, a Physical Therapist and Dao
Li Yuan #97. Then, Dao Li Yuan #98
is Dr. Happy Babbish, another Tai Ji practitioner and Doctor of Veterinary
Medicine in Houston. A hearty
welcome to you all!
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May 2010: Today CYKFA Black Belt
#68, Dao Li Yuan #56, and Dao Li Shi (Scholar of the Way of Reason) Kraig
Stephens of Washington State submitted the name of one of his top martial arts
students for membership in the Dao Li Jiao. Mr. Brian Keelean was awarded the title
of Dao Li Yuan #95 by Dr. Wong on this date. In addition to his training with Kraig,
Brian has a strong background in other martial arts, holding Brown Belt rank in
both Aikijujutsu and Wing Chun Kung Fu.
He is now at the Old Warrior Horse Academy Intermediate (Yellow Sash)
level in the arts of Tai Ji Quan and Xing Yi Quan, and will soon be testing for
Green Sash (Advanced) level and embarking on the study of Ba Gua Zhang. Brian’s son Alec is also a practitioner
of our martial arts at Kraig’s Old Warrior Horse Academy, and working on his
own certification at the Yellow Sash level. Kraig relates that Brian was one of the
first of his students to eagerly dig into Dr. Wong’s book Inside
the Way of Reason when it was published, and has expressed his strong
interest in studying philosophical Daoism and learning more about the workings
of the Universe. Welcome,
Brian! It’s great to have you join
us!
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May 2010: Ms. Peggy Chen of the Los
Angeles area joined the Dao Li Jiao as Dao Li Yuan (Member) #94. Peggy is the niece of our Founder Dr.
Her Yue Wong and has expressed a desire to further her knowledge of the Way of
Reason through study of the Dao, the Universe, and their relation to human
existence. Welcome Peggy!
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May 2010: We of the Dao Li Jiao are
very pleased to welcome Mr. Donald Lockwood of Coronado, California as Dao Li
Yuan (Member) #93. Donald has made a lifetime study of Chinese and Western
Esotericism. He started practicing Hatha Yoga via Richard Hittleman's
original program in 1961. His interest in Western Esoteric systems
manifested early; for example, he bought Aleister Crowley's Magick in Theory
and Practice and A. E. Waite's Book of Ceremonial Magic in the
summer of 1963 when he was twelve years old. Donald's brother introduced
him to the Dao De JIng, the Yi Jing and Tai Ji Quan in his
mid-teens. Donald and his brother the first students to enroll when Ching
Yi Kung Fu Association President Michael Alan Brown started teaching the Ching
Yi Kung Fu System in San Diego in the 1970s. Donald focused on Daoism in
his late teens because of the realization that the Dao De Jing's first
chapter was a rough equivalent to the fundamental theorem of general semantics
(the map is not the territory), Gödel's incompleteness theorem (any formal
system complex enough to do basic arithmetic is either incomplete or contains
contradictions) and his growing understanding of physics as a system of
'models' which are basically mathematically coherent 'maps', leading him to a
view of learning as an open ended search for ever expanding horizons of
meta-systems which both unify and elucidate the meanings of the systems which
form their parts. Reading Michael Saso's Taoism and the Rite of
Cosmic Renewal circa 1976 lead to a different emphasis in his study of
Daoism. As important as Daoism was, thanks to reading Irving Cherniss' The
Philosophical Economy of the Theory of Ideas around 1980, Donald realized
the usefulness of Platonism for unifying ethics, epistemology and
metaphysics. In late 2000, thanks to Du Weiming's Humanity and
Self-cultivation he realized the fundamental importance of 'ren' as
a unifying principle that brought together all studies as aspects of
self-realization.
Always interested in
the interaction between science and esoteric subjects, he has fruitfully
combined analysis and synthesis to elucidate the structure of the Whole while
doing justice to its parts. Not concerned with social standing, he has
declined the paper testimonials to his study and diligence which colleges might
have awarded him, but followed a self determined course of study in which there
has been a constant dialogue between theory and practice leading to a deepening
understanding of both. This has resulted in a knowledge of the Western
Philosophic/Esoteric traditions which has been characterized as 'encyclopedic'
and as good an understanding of the intricacies of Chinese metaphysical and
esoteric traditions as one can achieve relying on the material available in
English.
Present interests
include the real interrelation between modern science and the esoteric
traditions (in contradistinction to the misleading 'new age' interpretations),
the extension of the Renaissance philosopher and magician Cornelius Agrippa's
notion of 'Mathematical Philosophy,’ (the exploration of the inner meaning of
Mathematics and its practical application to esoteric practice) into the realms
of modern mathematics, tracing the origins of Chinese 'alchemical'
meditation back to Warring States material in Mencius and the Guanzi,
the Lingbao and Shanqing ritual and mediation systems, among
other things too numerous to detail. Donald’s insights from decades of
broad and in-depth explorations will certainly be of immeasurable benefit to
the Dao Li Jiao as we continue our research into the Dao and the Way of
Reason. Welcome Donald!
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May 2010: The Dao Li Jiao is proud to announce today that Ms.
Christina Lin of Los Angeles was awarded the titles of Ching Yi Kung Fu
Association Black Belt #82 and Dao Li Yuan (Member) #92 by our Founder, Dr. Her
Yue Wong. Christina is a longtime
martial artist who holds the rank of 2nd Degree Black Belt in Modern
Chinese Wushu, and comes from a most distinguished family. Her father received his Ph.D. from Yale
University and is now a professor of mathematics at San Jose State
University. Dr. Lin was a classmate
of Dr. Wong in Taiwan from middle school through college, and studied Kung Fu
with the same teachers as Dr. Wong, the brothers Hsu Feng Nan and Hsu Tsu
Chang. Christina’s mother is a
direct descendant of Qing Dynasty Chinese royalty. Most prestigious indeed! Welcome Christina!
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January 2010: The New Year
continues its great start as we welcome Dao Li Yuan (Member of the Dao Li Jiao)
#91, Mr. Shaer Islam of Norman, Oklahoma.
Originally of Dhaka, Bangladesh, Shaer moved to the U.S. in 1991 and now
makes his home in Norman. Earlier
this month, as a student of Ching Yi Kung Fu Association (CYKFA) Black Belt
Instructor Silas Wolf, he was promoted to the rank of CYKFA Black Belt #81. Shaer got his start in the martial arts
at the age of nine as a Taekwondo practitioner, then studied Western boxing and
the Brazilian art of Capoeira before beginning his training in the Ching Yi
Kung Fu System. He is also an
outdoor enthusiast who enjoys climbing and soccer. Academically, Shaer has completed a
Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology and plans to continue his studies
toward a Ph.D. in Molecular Genetics.
Welcome, Shaer!
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January 2010: Today is a day for
DOUBLE celebration for the Dao Li Jiao!
It is the 75th birthday of our Founder Dr. Her Yue Wong, and
the beginning of his second 8-year term as Dao Li Jiao Interpreter (Zong Shi 宗 師). After a unanimous vote of all the
Members, Dr. Wong agreed to continue as Interpreter for another term. He reports that at age 75 he is in good
health and looking forward to another 8 years of strong membership growth and
increased understanding of the Way of Reason. As are we all. Here’s wishing you the best birthday
ever, Dr. Wong, and at least twice as
many Happy Returns!!