How to nurture well-being throughout the day? The Daoist way of life offers inspiration for people today. In their world, the morning bell awakens the slumbering, known as "Opening Stillness," while the evening drum calms wandering thoughts, called "Ceasing Stillness." Throughout the day, they align with nature’s rhythm to rest and rejuvenate, seeking a dialogue between the microcosm of the human body and the cosmos, achieving the harmonious state of yin-yang balance.
Humanities Documentary "Taiji Wudang"
Wudang Mountain invited the renowned German architect Gottfried Böhm to design a Taiji Cultural Center, reigniting the creative passion of the master who had nearly retired. Meanwhile, global interest in Chinese philosophy and culture is flourishing, with Daoist philosophy being one of the most intriguing aspects for scholars and enthusiasts worldwide. To design the Taiji Center, Gottfried Böhm sent his son, Paul Böhm, to explore the mystical Wudang Mountain, the heart of Chinese harmonious thought, and to experience the most authentic Daoist culture.
Legend has it that Wudang Mountain once possessed a miraculous remedy, capable of curing all ailments instantly. Those who were healthy and took this medicine could extend their lifespan. The Daoists of Wudang called it the "Eight Treasures Purple Gold Pill." Regrettably, this precious remedy has long been lost to Wudang. Now, Wudang’s Taoist physician, Wang, seeks to recreate the legendary Eight Treasures Purple Gold Pill. This is a daunting endeavor from the outset, where even the slightest mistake could greatly diminish the medicine’s efficacy.
In 1424, an emperor personally composed a Daoist melody for Wudang Mountain, the only musical piece he ever created in his lifetime. The elegant and refined composition expressed gratitude and devotion to the mountain’s presiding deity, the Mysterious Warrior God. Over six hundred years, this sacred mountain, which carried the spiritual aspirations of Emperor Zhu Di and his successors, stood alongside Beijing’s Forbidden City, the symbol of the empire’s supreme power, as the most mysterious and sacred places in the nation. In the radiant light of history, Wudang and the Forbidden City bore the empire’s dream of great harmony.
Wudang Mountain invited the renowned German architect Gottfried Böhm to design a Taiji Cultural Center, reigniting the creative passion of the master who had nearly retired. Meanwhile, global interest in Chinese philosophy and culture is flourishing, with Daoist philosophy being one of the most intriguing aspects for scholars and enthusiasts worldwide. To design the Taiji Center, Gottfried Böhm sent his son, Paul Böhm, to explore the mystical Wudang Mountain, the heart of Chinese harmonious thought, and to experience the most authentic Daoist culture.
