Teachers
Shi Jing 世靜
Shi Jing has been following the path of Daoism since the mid-1970s when he met Giafu Feng, a Chinese daoist well known for his translation of the Daode Jing. In 1995 Shi Jing was ordained by Feng Xingzhao 馮興釗 as a 31st generation Daoist priest (daoshi) in the Longmen (Dragon Gate) branch of Quanzhen (Complete Reality) School, at Leigutai 擂鼓台 in China.
In 1996 he co-founded the British Taoist Association and became its chairman shortly after its inception.
As the BDA’s main teacher, he leads retreats and teaches daoist cultivation in UK, Europe and USA.
Shi Dao 世道
Shi Dao began daoist cultivation in 1992 as a student of Shi Jing and in 1995 was initiated as a 31st generation Daoist priest (daoshi) of the Dragon Gate tradition by Feng Xingzhao 馮興釗 at Leigutai 擂鼓台 in China. He is a founder member of the British Daoist Association and was co-editor of BDA’s magazine, the Dragon’s Mouth, until 2014. He has contributed as a teacher on BDA retreats and events.
Shi Dao has a particular interest in daoist texts. He has studied early classical texts with Elisabeth Rochat de la Vallée and has recently completed a BA in Chinese (Modern and Classical) at the School of Oriental and African Studies. His focus remains on the Daode jing and the Zhuangzi.
Jing Heng 景恆 (Sarah Hill)
Jing Heng was introduced to meditation and daoist cultivation by Shi Jing in 1995 and has come to recognise a deep connection with the practices over the years.
In 2026 Jing Heng was initiated as a 32nd generation Daoist priest (daoshi) of the Dragon Gate tradition by Shi Jing 世靜 at Qing Hua Gong 青华宫 in China. The initiation ceremony was performed by abbot Huang Jing Yi 黃景义.
She hosted a weekly meditation group for several years and alongside Shi Dao, has hosted regular gatherings in London for those who have attended BDA retreats and who wish to meet to share the cultivation and also introductory one day events.
Jing Heng also holds meditation days in Eastbourne.
Jing Tian 景天 (Robert Taciak)
Jing Tian has had a general interest in Chinese culture and daoism since his youth and more specifically since 1999 – the first of many visits to Taiwan. He was introduced to daoist cultivation by Shi Jing in 2004 and this has become a particularly important part of his life ever since.
In 2026 Jing Tian was initiated as a 32nd generation Daoist priest (daoshi) of the Dragon Gate tradition by Shi Jing 世靜 at Qing Hua Gong 青华宫 in China. The initiation ceremony was performed by abbot Huang Jing Yi 黃景义.
Jing Tian regularly returns to the UK to maintain contact with his teacher Shi Jing and members of the BDA, as well as to participate in and support the UK retreats throughout the year.
Jing Tian lives in Hamburg, Germany where he runs Wu Ming Dao (www.wumingdao.org) – an organisation affiliated to the British Daoist Association that provides daoist meditation and daoyin workshops.
If you would like to find out more please contact Robert: willkommen@wumingdao.org
Jing Di 景地 （Lee Moden)
An early interest in Eastern practices led Jing Di to martial arts at age eight and meditation at the age of ten. At fourteen he was introduced to several different approaches to cultivation and it was during this period that he had his first contact with Daoist philosophy. This connection grew, and for many years he sought authentic guidance in these practices through various teachers, until he was finally introduced to Shi Jing in 2010.
In 2026 Jing Di was initiated as a 32nd generation Daoist priest (daoshi) of the Dragon Gate tradition by Shi Jing 世靜 at Qing Hua Gong 青华宫 in China. The initiation ceremony was performed by abbot Huang Jing Yi 黃景义.
Jing Di has been a practitioner of classical Chinese medicine for 25 years. He sees the Daoist cultivation and view of life as integral to bringing clarity and sensitivity to his work, informing his overall approach to the care and treatment of others.
Jing Di teaches on the BDA retreats and runs one-day events in Devon.
The BDA Committee
History
The committee was formed when the BDA was originally established as an unincorporated members’ association. We aim to run as a not-for-profit association, where any profits go back into the association to ensure the provision of both one day events and retreats. It occasionally hosts events that are free for members, and over 50 members attended the recent showing of Adeline Herrou’s film of shifu Feng Xingzhao which was fully funded by the association. The association also maintains the website, making information and teaching materials available to members.
Income to the BDA comes from membership fees, one-day events, weekend and longer retreats as well as from personal donations made by members and non-members.
The committee group
The committee is comprised of a small group of volunteers who meet 1-2 times per year in London. Currently positions held are as follows:
Chair (會長)：世靜 Shì Jìng (Alan Redman)
Vice Chairs (副會長)：景地 Jǐng Dì (Lee Moden）景天 Jǐng Tiān (Robert Taciak）
Secretary (秘書長)：世道 Shì Dào (Peter Smith)
Treasurer (主任)：景恆 Jǐng Héng (Sarah Hill）
Other Committee Members (委員會成員)：榮醫 Róng Yī (Vivien Tang)、Sandra Hill、Tom Westbrook
Purpose of the committee
The Committee is responsible for overseeing the general organisation and day-to-day affairs of the Association. Its role includes planning and organising activities such as retreats, meetings and other events; discussing and overseeing financial planning and expenditure; discussing updates from our connections in China; answering queries and related matters; addressing any problems, concerns or practical issues that arise; and agreeing appropriate policies, procedures and standards where these are required for the effective running of the Association.
The Committee works as a team with Jǐng Héng taking the lead on organising retreats, Sandra Hill provides support across a range of committee activities, including administration, minute-taking, drafting communications, and supporting others in their roles, Tom Westbrook is retreat chef, Jǐng Dì and Jǐng Tiān take responsibility for the website, and Róng Yī maintains our contact with China.
The Committee also provides a forum for discussing future plans and ensuring that the Association continues to operate in accordance with its aims and constitution.