Programme Calendar
Programme Calendar
Shakuhachi(Chiba)——Breathing Training and Improvisation in Zen practice tradition
19 Apr 2026, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
Inspiration Room
Shakuhachi(Chiba)originated and was popular in Tang Dynasty. It was originally imperial instrument and was later introduced in to Zen (Chan) practice by Buddhist Fuke (Puhua) Master. It was introduced to Japan during Song Dynasty by a Japanese Buddhist Master Kakushin Master and became ritual tool of Fuke Sect of Zen. Then it gradually disappeared in China. The music formed in Buddhism Zen practice was call Honkyoku ( Benqu), which form the foundation and essence of shakuhachi.
Honkyoku focuses on rhythm of breath, dynamic of timbre and improvisational expressions. As shakuhachi is extremely sensitive to variations in breath, it could transform invisible breath into audible sound with clear shape, helping player be aware of their breathe and situation. We will learn and understand the musical and cultural features and learn how to make a good sound to understand how it work in breath training and practice.
YuanQi Breathing Workshop: “Zhuangzi’s Xinzhai”
19 Apr 2026, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM (GMT+8:00)
Town Hall
Through a meditation session, experience:
- How to move from hearing with the ears to awareness in the heart;
- And from the heart’s awareness, realize the oneness of Qi;
- Explore the state of "Xinzhai" — empty, yet ready to receive.
We will discover:
Awakening is not mysterious. It is like the clarity of the moment you wake at dawn —
even if only for an instant, it is enough to brighten the whole day.
Musculoskeletal Aesthetics (Private Session)
19 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (GMT+8:00)
Inspiration Room2
Reshape body aesthetics through a holistic fascial lens. Using gentle, non-invasive techniques, we trace dysfunctions to their source along myofascial lines (such as the superficial back and lateral chains). By restoring the dialogue between the central nervous system and the body's physical structures, we harmonize internal systems and elevate your foundational musculoskeletal power.
Source of Motion and Stillness: Softening the Spine to Activate Joints
19 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM (GMT+8:00)
SANGHA Movement Center
This progressive journey flows from dynamic joint mobilization to the stillness of Zhan Zhuang (Standing Meditation). Through multi-planar training of the kinetic chain—connecting the feet, hips, and spine—you will reclaim your body’s three-dimensional spatial awareness. This course is designed to mobilize the nervous system and restore fluid agility, transforming physical effort into effortless structural comfort.



