One of the pleasures of being a new author is hearing that one’s book is being read in other places. It is so warming to receive a photo of Master Tek Wah Eng, Tiger Claw teacher and calligrapher, with a copy of the book. Acupuncturist Amy Yam, a student in the Philippines, also sent me her photo (below); so did Myles Dunlop. Shaolin and Tai chi teacher in UK and Aishuan Wang in Taiwan.
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Diary: the Bible
Diary 5/17/24
I’ve been reading a few books, among them “Old Testament Parallels” by Victor Matthews and Don Benjamin, “Studying the Historical Jesus” by Darrell Bock,” “Gospel Fictions” by Randel Helm and “Adam’s Rib” by Robert Graves. Again, they raised the question in my mind, “What is fact and what is not?” These books are only a few of those that shed light on the historicity of the Bible.
Continue reading “Diary: the Bible”Len Roberts: Poet
On the anniversary of Len Roberts’ death, I would like to reprint the tribute I delivered at his funeral service.
Continue reading “Len Roberts: Poet”Photos of the subjects covered in the book “Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation”.
New book “Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation”
I’ve heard from friends and students from different countries — England, Philippines, Scotland, Thailand, USA, Canada, Russia, Taiwan. Seems like the book is selling in other countries.Three of my students in the Philippines have already ordered their copies of my book “Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation” (Tambuli Media: 2023).
Continue reading “New book “Of Fire and Water: Alchemy and Transformation””JOSE DAVID LAPUZ: April 19, 1938 – March 8, 2023
Hi Rene, I just learned Jose David Lapuz, the grand Upo of the ’60s in Diliman passed on, after 3.5 months in the hospital. He was a bachelor, lived alone, had no visitors and died. A caretaker was the sole companion. A nephew took over his house, books, memorabilia (recto, rizal, etc). I remember he taught at UST. The news reminded me of our Diliman days. Just sharing. Vic R
Continue reading “JOSE DAVID LAPUZ: April 19, 1938 – March 8, 2023”25 Years of Teaching in the Philippines
25TH ANNIVERSARY OF TEACHING IN THE PHILIPPINES
This year 2023 is the 25th anniversary of teaching in the Philippines. I’ve taught healing seminars and and covered different subjects –
Nostalgia
Diary 5/30/23:
Just saw the movie “Paris Can Wait” with Diane Lane in the lead role of a married woman who decides to travel to Paris with her husband’s business partner. I won’t go into the details of the movie. It was written, produced and directed by Eleanor Coppola. I remember Diane from when I got involved in work teaching martial arts fist and staff forms and movement in a 2-week theatre workshop in 1974 or 75 to the Great Jones Repertory Company under director Andre Serban.
Continue reading “Nostalgia”The bonsai at Arnold Arboretum
This is one of the best renditions of the piece on the guzheng/zither. I’ve heard many different versions of it through the years (since the 1970s). The first time I heard it I instinctively asked myself, Is my Tai chi chuan form as good? I’ve also heard it on the pipa/lute. One time on the cruise to the 3 Gorges and the Great Dam on the Yangzi River, it was played by a young Chinese woman on the boat.
Continue reading “The bonsai at Arnold Arboretum”Fiesta
There was a mini-fiesta in my honor in the middle of my seminar at Titus Brandsma Center. There was singing (a couple sang “The Prayer”) and dancing (several women danced with me: it’s on video).
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