The home of the Lee Family Taoist Arts and the centre for Taoist learning in the UK has officially opened in Kirkstall.
Sea Cloud Hall is also a focal point for members of the overseas Chinese community to connect to their cultural heritage.
The event – on Saturday, 4 April – was hosted by the Grandmaster Desmond Murray, President of Sea Cloud Hall, President of the Daoist Association of Europe, and Overseas President of the Weihai Wushu Association.
It was co-hosted by Ms Yeung Wai-Yii, Vice President of Sea Cloud Hall and Vice President of the Daoist Association of Europe.
Guests at the event included Vice Consul General Mr Qin Xiangdong, of the Chinese Consulate General in Manchester; Grand Master Zhao Yuanfu of the White Cloud Temple in Beijing and Grandmaster Zhu Changhai of the Northern Ireland Wushu Association.
The event included a demonstration and taster sessions on the Lee Family Taoist Arts, a visit to the Temple room containing our San Qing statues (the Three Pure Ones), tea tasting, a talk on the Daodejing, time to admire the River Aire, and presentations on the history of the Lee Family system and the vision for Sea Cloud Hall.
Yeung Wai-Yii said: “While Taoism originates from China, its wisdom is not limited by geography or culture; it is a gift to the whole world and very much needed in today’s modern society.”
Vice Consul General Qin Xiangdong said: “Tai chi courses offered by Sea Cloud Hall have received high praise from many learners. The Hall provides a platform for many people to strengthen their health, cultivate their character, and relax their mind and body.”
The centre is based in Sandford Place, Kirkstall.
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