Buddha at the Gas Pump 746. George Thompson – Taoism, Planet & People: Inspiring Change
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Jan 14, 2026 George Thompson, filmmaker and founder of Balance is Possible who blends Tai Chi and Taoist wisdom with science. He recounts his Wudang journey and playful teachers. Conversations cover Tai Chi’s body-mind cultivation, Taoist views on mystery and panpsychism, integrating practice with psychology, intimacy and tantra, and hopeful engagement for people and planet.
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Journey To Wudang Sparks Transformation
- George traveled to the Wudang Mountains after university feeling anxious and directionless.
- He mistakenly visited a female-only Taoist monastery, then found a Tai Chi school and fell in love with the practice.
Tai Chi Integrates Body, Breath, And Art
- Tai Chi integrates power, peace, and beauty to develop strength, moving-meditation presence, and expressive art.
- George says this taps into the body's intelligence and increases energy.
Re‑Embodiment Restores Bodily Wisdom
- George emphasizes re-embodiment: the body is a teacher, refuge, and source of wisdom beyond thought.
- Tai Chi reconnects people to embodied intelligence through movement and breath.
