The Inner Current
Meditation - Divination - Healing
Return to the True
归真道
Return to the Dao through self-cultivation—stilling the mind, dissolving illusions. True wisdom knows no barriers and reaches all directions.
归道自修止心幻。真智无障遍十方.
Embark on a transformative journey to awaken to your true nature. Return to the True Dao, Gui Zhen Dao, guides you to still the senses, dissolve illusions, and awaken to the boundless wisdom of the Dao. Through inner cultivation, discover a path of clarity, peace, and limitless potential.
We offer two options of structured training, Self-Driven and Guided. All training focuses on internal energy refinement, esoteric practice, and the mastery of mind, body, and Qi.Courses provide deep cultivation benefits, including:
Qi Refinement & Vitality – Strengthen and circulate Qi for enhanced energy and longevity.
Mental Clarity & Focus – Develop inner stillness, heightened awareness, and sharper concentration.
Emotional Stability – Cultivate inner peace, resilience, and balanced emotions.
Spiritual Deepening – Access profound states of awareness through Daoist esoteric practices.
Nei Gong Development – Strengthen the body internally for enhanced health and energetic capacity.
Self-Driven and Guided Training – PDF documents of the training are available free for Self-Driven (do it yourself) training. You can also book a guided training session at $50 | hr
Meet the Teacher – Zi Yi is a dedicated Daoist practitioner, healer, and coach, guiding others through the deep wisdom of Daoist cultivation, internal alchemy, and energy refinement.
Training
悟宗 - Wu Zong
Origin of Enlightenment
Wu Zong is a deep meditation and Qi cultivation method designed to refine focus, regulate breath, and develop unshakable stillness. This structured approach eliminates unnecessary complexity, guiding you directly to heightened awareness and internal energy refinement.
柱中无界，十方归元
(Zhu Zhong Wu Jie, Shi Fang Gui Yuan)
Root of Ten Thousand Forms
This training offers a deep internal method rooted in Daoist cultivation, guiding practitioners to realize the boundless nature of the center and the illusion of separation. Through movement, stillness, and focused awareness, you will explore how all directions return to one source—revealing that the Way was never apart from you.
A Path of Personal Transformation
Gui Zhen Dao, pronounced Gway Jen Dao, is a living, evolving path that encourages each practitioner to explore, refine, and adapt according to their own spiritual insights. While the path draws from ancient Daoist and Buddhist wisdom, it is distinct in that it embraces the uniqueness of each individual and allows for deep personal transformation that is both spontaneous and structured.
Gui Zhen Dao emphasizes that true cultivation is not about following strict traditions, but about aligning with the living Dao, the unseen in "formlessness", and the observed "in-form" and action inter-linking, interdependent force, that flows through each of us. Cultivators of Gui Zhen Dao are not simply seeking enlightenment—they are returning to their true nature, refining and embodying the Dao through personal experience, while also creating new pathways for those who will come after them.
This approach honors the wisdom of the past while allowing the wisdom of the present to guide the future. It is a path of continuous growth and transformation, where every step is an expression of the Dao unfolding within the cultivator’s own heart and mind.
Gui Zhen Dao - Path of Returning to the True
Approach to Life (人生观)
Gui Zhen Dao encourages living in harmony with the Dao through naturalness (自然), balance (阴阳), and personal realization. Cultivators do not follow prescribed steps but allow their journey to unfold naturally, guided by inner wisdom rather than external authority.
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Core Principle: Life is best lived in alignment with the natural order, where spontaneity and simplicity guide our actions. Cultivators of Gui Zhen Dao learn to follow their unique flow, cultivating wisdom through direct experience rather than prescribed teachings.
Distinct Feature: While traditional Daoist teachings often focus on retreating from society, Gui Zhen Dao integrates cultivation into daily life, allowing individuals to thrive in the world without losing touch with their true essence.
Energy Cultivation (气功与内丹)
Gui Zhen Dao’s approach to energy is based on intuitive, organic cultivation of Qi, gradual refinement, and spontaneous breakthroughs. Rather than rigidly following specific formulas, practitioners allow their Qi to naturally evolve, transforming through personal experience, guided by deep, intuitive insight.
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Core Principle: Cultivating Jing, Qi, and Shen (essence, energy, and spirit) through spontaneous, incremental practices. Energy cultivation is an organic process, allowing practitioners to develop naturally through consistent internal refinement.
Distinct Feature: Unlike some traditional Daoist practices that rely heavily on predetermined sequences or prescribed forms, Gui Zhen Dao emphasizes intuitive development, where practitioners sense and guide their energy flow based on their unique body, mind, and spirit connection.
Spiritual Refinement & Magic (神通与法术)
Gui Zhen Dao includes practices that draw upon the Daoist tradition of ritual magic, talismans, and energetic manipulation but adapts these methods to suit the practitioner’s own insights and understanding of the cosmic forces. This approach allows for a highly personal, spiritually authentic practice where the cultivator’s own connection to the Dao is key.
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Core Principle: Daoist magic is not a set of fixed rituals; it is a living art, shaped by each practitioner’s evolving understanding and connection to the universe. Talismans, visualizations, and energy transmissions are used as tools, but the ultimate power comes from the cultivator’s own direct connection to the Dao.
Distinct Feature: While traditional Daoist practices may rely on specific formulas or ritual structures, Gui Zhen Dao allows for flexibility in how magical practices are approached, tailoring them to the individual’s current state of cultivation and spiritual awareness.
Martial & Healing Integration (医武合一)
Gui Zhen Dao integrates martial arts and healing as two sides of the same coin. Martial techniques are not just for combat—they are used to cultivate and direct Qi, refining the body, mind, and spirit simultaneously. Healing practices, known as Daoist Medicine, such as Tui Na therapy, Qi Gong therapy (Qi Transmission), are tools for cultivating balance and energy flow, aligning with the Dao.
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Core Principle: Martial arts and healing are interwoven practices, where the body’s movements, energy cultivation, and spiritual refinement are all considered part of a unified path of self-cultivation. The cultivation of Qi through physical discipline supports both healing and combat effectiveness.
Distinct Feature: Unlike traditional Daoist martial arts that might focus primarily on defense or meditation, Gui Zhen Dao emphasizes both practical application and energetic cultivation in all aspects of life, ensuring that the practitioner is prepared for both spiritual and physical challenges.
