Dr. Shannon, the Abbot of the Temple of Peace and Virtue, is an ordained Daoist priest holding 21st generation Dragon Gate sect (Qingcheng Shan, Sichuan), 80th generation Shang Qing sect (Mao Shan, Jiangsu), and 65th generation Celestial Master sect (Longhu Shan, Jiangxi) lineages.

Through the Temple of Peace and Virtue he offers trainings in Daoism, specializing in cultivation, alchemical and mystical practices, medical qigong therapy, and Wu Dang martial concepts.  Dedicated Daoist students are given the opportunity to work towards ordination as a Daoist Priest.

Interested students are encouraged to visit the Temple's website www.PeaceAndVirtue.com for further information.

Due to the pandemic, for 2021 we have also begun holding a series of online Daoist workshops and trainings. Some of these classes are for our disciples only, but many of them are open to the general public, as we feel the teachings and practices of Daoism will help everyone through these changing times.

Information on our online series.

Training Programs

  • Medical Qigong Programs

    The IMQC offers a multi-level certificate program designed to teach the theory and practical application of Medical Qigong. IMQC programs emphasize the analytical/deductive and intuitive approaches to comprehending and utilizing Medical Qigong therapy for cultivation, regulation and clinical application. The experiential aspects of the course are well balanced with a solid theoretical foundation. In our programs, learning to become an medical qigong practitioner is an integrated step-by-step process. Each class, Read More
  • Advanced Medical Qigong

    We are one of the only Medical Qigong training centers in the world where graduates can return for ongoing advanced training. Advanced Medical Qigong training courses are held several times a year and cover a wide variety of topics ranging from Nei Gong, Nei Guan, advanced awareness and diagnostics, working with the Sinews Channels, working with the Extraordinary Vessels, understanding the subtle bio-mechanics of posture, and more.   This ongoing training Read More
  • Daoist Training

     Dr. Shannon, the Abbot of the Temple of Peace and Virtue, is an ordained Daoist priest holding 21st generation Dragon Gate sect (Qingcheng Shan, Sichuan), 80th generation Shang Qing sect (Mao Shan, Jiangsu), and 65th generation Celestial Master sect (Longhu Shan, Jiangxi) lineages. Through the Temple of Peace and Virtue he offers trainings in Daoism, specializing in cultivation, alchemical and mystical practices, medical qigong therapy, and Wu Dang martial concepts.  Read More
  • Training in China

    China is the birthplace of Daoism and Medical Qigong, so several times a year we lead trips to China to offer our students a chance to train with Daoist and Medical Qigong Masters in China. On some trips we journey to ancient Daoist temples nestled in the mountains of rural China to receive teachings from respected Daoist Masters. Other trips are designed for our Medical Qigong students and give them Read More
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