What we’re about
Who am I?
Where did I come from?
Why am I here?
Where am I going?
Who do I want to become?
How can I meet my better self?
Have these questions ever whispered to you during quiet moments, leaving you searching for answers? If so, join us on a journey to the West!
Together, we’ll embark on a reading adventure inspired by the timeless classic Journey to the West. Like the characters in this epic tale, you’ll face 81 trials and tribulations—challenges designed to sharpen your mental clarity, test your determination, and guide you toward self-discovery, all while helping you realize your intrinsic potential.
Our club offers a unique blend of:
- The joy of reading a literary masterpiece
- The excitement of exchanging insights with fellow explorers
- The challenge of applying the book’s timeless lessons to everyday life
Who are we?
We are a community of individuals from diverse backgrounds—both Eastern and Western—aspiring to live in harmony by integrating traditional Eastern values with the modern Western world. Through mindful practice of self-awareness, mutual understanding, and self-care, we strive to cultivate a sustainable, healthy, and harmonious lifestyle centered on knowing, helping, and loving both ourselves and others.
What’s next?
After joining, you’ll be asked to complete a brief questionnaire so we can better understand your current knowledge and perspectives on the book.
Please note that this is a paid reading club, and details regarding membership fees will be provided upon enrollment.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Session 6: Wukong Shall Not Learn the Side-Entrances to the WayLink visible for attendees
In this session, Sun Wukong continues his spiritual journey under the guidance of the Patriarch. After practicing with his spiritual elder brothers for several years, the Patriarch gathered his disciples and began explaining the Great Way. However, when introduced to the Ways of Magic Arts, Sects, Silence, and Action, Sun Wukong expressed no interest in learning them.
Session Focus:
This session will explore the meaning and significance of the Ways of Magic Arts, Sects, Silence, and Action, along with their implications for contemporary spiritual practice.Key Questions for Reflection:
Q: How many years did Wukong practice under the Patriarch?
Q: What did he practice under hie spiritual elder brothers? What did he do in his spare time? What purpose did his practice serve, according to your understanding?
Q: What is the Way of Magic Arts? How would you define this Way based on the Patriarch’s explanation? Can you identify examples of the Way of Magic Arts in the modern world?
Q: What is the Way of Sects? How might this Way manifest in contemporary contexts? What did the Patriarch mean by the phrase “putting a pillar on the wall”?
Q: What is the Way of Silence? Can you think of modern examples of this Way? What did the Patriarch mean by “building the top of a kiln with sun-dried bricks”?
Q: What is the Way of Action? How does this Way appear in today’s world? What did the Patriarch mean by “lifting the moon out of water”?
The Patriarch said, ‘There are three hundred and sixty side−entrances to the Way, and they all lead to a True Result.’”
Q. If the Patriarch later confirmed that the Ways of Magic Arts, Sects, Silence, and Action could not attain immortality, why did he initially say that they all lead to a True Result?Q. Why didn’t Sun Wukong want to learn the Ways of Magic Arts, Sects, Silence and Action?
The patriarch went up to Monkey and hit him three times on the head, then went inside with his hands behind his back and shut the main door…The Monkey King had understood the riddle, and had the answer hidden away in his mind.
Q. What was the significance of this cryptic act? Why did the Monkey King understand the hidden message? Was this a test, a lesson, or a way to guide Sun Wukong toward a higher path?Come prepared to share your reflections and insights as we continue our journey together in Reading Session 6!
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Self-study and preparation:
English text:
https://chine.in/fichiers/jourwest.pdf
Chapter 2 (page 21 - 24)TV drama (with English subtitles):
Episode 01 The Money King was born
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Membership Plans:
Our reading club offers three flexible options:- One-time participation – NZD 25
- 3 months (12 consecutive sessions) – NZD 300
- 1 year (52 consecutive sessions) – NZD 1,200
You can click the link below to choose from our three available payment methods:
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