DRAGON PHOENIX ONLINE ACADEMY

Explore Dao Philosophy
at Your Own Pace

Explore questions of change, balance, relationships, and how we live through the teachings of Daoist philosophy.

Join Shifu Aaron Dison for readings, stories, and explanations from the Dao De Ching, Lieh Tzu, I-Ching, and Internal Alchemy—with questions that invite you to reflect and develop your own understanding.

Discover over 100 short video lectures, with new teachings added regularly. Browse freely, follow your curiosity, and share ideas with a thoughtful community.

No previous knowledge needed. No martial arts training required.

$15/month or $150/year • Full library access from day one

Begin with a Story
and a Question

Take a few minutes to experience how we explore Dao philosophy together.

In this free lecture, Shifu Aaron shares a reading, offers perspective, and invites you to consider its meaning in your own life. Pause when a question interests you, reflect on your first response, and notice whether the teaching opens
another way of seeing.

Take a Moment to Reflect

What stood out to you? Did anything challenge your first impression or connect with an experience in your own life?

Within the membership, you’re welcome to share reflections with fellow students, explore different interpretations, or simply listen and consider quietly.

Explore the Teachings

Follow your curiosity through classic writings, thought-provoking stories, and explanations of Daoist ideas. Each subject offers a different starting point for reflection, with connections you can explore over time.

Dao De Ching

Explore readings and explanations that invite reflection on simplicity, action, leadership, and our relationship with the world. Consider the questions each passage raises and how its ideas relate to your own experiences.

Lieh Tzu

Discover stories that invite you to question assumptions and consider unfamiliar perspectives. Begin with a discussion question, listen to the story, and reflect on how your understanding changes along the way.

I-Ching

Explore explanations of the Book of Changes and its ways of understanding patterns, relationships, and transformation. Consider how these ideas can deepen your reflection on changing circumstances.

Internal Alchemy

Explore concepts of internal cultivation and their relationship to awareness and practice. Aaron offers explanations that help you approach these ideas thoughtfully and develop your understanding over time.

A Space to Think for Yourself

A story or passage can take on new meaning when we pause, question our first response, and consider another perspective.

Aaron’s teaching invites you to explore ideas, connect them with your own experiences, and develop your own understanding. Many lectures are recorded during in-person Kung Fu classes, where readings and explanations open into questions and conversation.

Within the online community, you can share your reflections, ask questions, and consider how others see the same teaching. Aaron joins discussions from time to time to offer perspective and encourage further exploration.

You’re equally welcome to listen quietly. There is no requirement to post, keep pace with others, or arrive at a particular interpretation. Bring curiosity and respect, and give your understanding room to grow.

Follow Your Curiosity, at Your Own Pace

Enjoy a growing library you can return to whenever you want a moment of reflection, a fresh perspective, or a deeper exploration of an idea.

Explore the Full Library

Your membership includes immediate access to approximately 100 lectures. Browse by subject, choose whatever interests you, and revisit favorite teachings. There is no required viewing order.

Make Time for Reflection

Lectures typically last 4–15 minutes. Watch one during a quiet break or spend longer exploring a subject. Pause, reflect, and return whenever it suits you.

Discover Something New

New lectures are added regularly, typically around two each week. Explore fresh readings and explanations, and join the conversation whenever you wish.

Access the library and discussions through Circle on your computer or mobile device.

Begin Your Dao Philosophy Membership

Both options include the complete lecture library, new recordings added regularly, and access to member discussions.

Monthly Membership

$15/month

Make room for ongoing reflection with monthly billing.

• Immediate access to approximately 100 lectures
• Dao De Ching, Lieh Tzu, I-Ching, and Internal Alchemy
• New lectures added regularly
• Optional member discussions

Renews monthly until canceled.

Annual Membership

$150/year

Enjoy a year of exploration and save $30 compared with monthly billing.

• Everything included in the monthly membership
• Full library access throughout your subscription
• One annual payment

Renews annually until canceled.

Already an Online Academy member? If your membership includes Dao Philosophy, you already have access—there’s no need to purchase a separate subscription.

Questions Worth Asking

Do I need to know anything about Daoism?

No previous knowledge is required. The lectures offer explanations and questions to help you begin exploring. Take your time, revisit ideas, and let your understanding develop through reflection.

Do I need to practice Kung Fu or Tai Chi?

No. Although many recordings come from discussions at the end of Aaron’s Kung Fu classes, this membership is open to anyone interested in Dao philosophy. Martial arts training is not required.

Can I watch everything immediately?

Yes. Your subscription gives you access to the complete available philosophy library. Browse freely and choose the subjects that interest you—there is no required viewing order or assessment.

How often are new lectures added?

Aaron typically adds around two lectures each week. The schedule may vary, and your membership includes new recordings as they are added.

What if I already belong to the Online Academy?

If your existing academy membership includes Dao Philosophy, you already have access. You do not need to purchase a separate philosophy subscription.

Do I have to participate in discussions?

Participation is optional. You’re welcome to share thoughts and questions or simply listen and reflect. Discussions should remain friendly, respectful, and connected to the topic. Aaron contributes from time to time.

Does this membership include martial arts instruction?

This subscription covers the Dao Philosophy library and its discussions. To study Cheng Baguazhang or Chen Taijiquan, explore the academy’s martial arts memberships.

Give Your Curiosity
Room to Grow

Begin with a story, a question, or an idea that stays with you.

Explore the Dao Philosophy library at your own pace, return to teachings as your perspective changes, and share the journey with others who enjoy thoughtful reflection.