“We carry the torch to remain in the flame”

Honoring our lineage

Holding lineage practices offer deep respect for the unbroken chain of transmission that has preserved these practices across centuries. Gratitude flows for every teacher, lineage holder, and dedicated student who has kept these traditions vital and alive. Some practices were etched on cave walls, others hidden in ancient scrolls to protect them from destruction and many survived solely through careful oral transmission. We owe profound gratitude to those who came before us and to all who practice.

Gaia Buddhism

Thundering Dragon Dharmapala Lineage

Grand Master Rakta Rama Raja 

Master Ksisti Jnana

Protectors of the precious earth & teachings of the dharma. Originates from the heart of indigenous Chinese culture incorporating Taoist & Tantrayana foundations. The four branches include the Alchemy system, Vajrayana practices, an extensive healing system & martial kung fu system with an intention to cultivate and express bodhicitta on the diamond path.

Remain joyfully enthusiastic about life!

Universal Healing Tao World Congress 2026

Using the 9 cloud formulas to reach ultimate integration into the experience of living simultaneously in the present moment in all dimensions.

Universal Healing Tao is rooted in the ancient healing traditions of Taoism from China & expanded to include an entire cannon of practices with founder Grand Master Mantak Chia. The system has 5 branches including energy cultivation, qigong, inner healing, martial arts, healing modalities, inner alchemy & immortality. The foundation is the visualization, cultivation & storage of energy in the body, tension release & the inner smile.

Dedicated to the study, practice and teaching of classical daoist healing, martial and meditation arts, founded by Sifu Chik Qadir Mason. Offering Baguazhang, Daoist Yoga, Gongfu, Qigong and Taijiquan for physical development, the calming of the emotions, the discipline of training, focusing of the mind, and spiritual growth.

Yoga Foundations:

Peak Beings

Troy MCPeak

Yoga teacher certification instruction organization with Unified Yoga offering primarily vinyasa style pacing including aspects of yin, power, restorative, hot, iyengar in a creative, fun & supportive environment for a stronger you.

Shakti Yoga Buffalo

Michelle Gigante

Center for a variety of styles of yoga including flow, restorative & traditional dance founded by Michelle Gigante who takes a holistic, nurturing role in holding space to allow a humble and honest joining to the here and now.