Chinese in Wisdom: learn, practice and get clarity

【Introduction】

This event is an all-in-one package, which includes learning, practice, game, and an insightful talk on the nature of mind (心xīn性xìng), which manifest the essence of Chinese language, culture, and philosophy.

This event is inclusive: both Chinese/Mandarin and English are in use. The first half is more Chinese, and the second half is more English.

If you can’t speak Chinese at all, you can join the second half. Though the first half won’t exclude you in any way. Detailed schedule is as below.

In a nutshell, this event is not superficial; it is to deliver some valuable messages and facilitate people to build a deep human connection. The atmosphere is open and friendly.

【Schedule】

The event schedule is as below:

/ The first half /

18:45-19:00 Wait for people to gather. Casual talk.

19:00-19:30 Start. Speak, practice Chinese and get feedback from a native speaker. The arrangement differs from time to time.

19:30-20:00 Word guessing game to practice and interact in fun.

/ The second half /

20:00-20:30 A brief discussion on the wisdom in Chinese. The host, Joyce, will introduce a few Chinese characters and the wisdom it carries. For example, we will talk about 人, 从, 丛, 怂, 众, etc. In this part, we will discover the connection between this ancient hieroglyphs and the nature of mind.

Depending on the Chinese level of attendees, this part will be in Chinese or English, or mix.

20:30-21:00 A talk on fundamental topics such as the nature of language, thought, mind, learning, the inner order, anxiety, loneliness, love, relationship, confidence, and compassion, etc. These talks will engage some people and also make others sleepy, but in all, it makes everybody calm and relaxed.

The speaker is Cico (his introduction is as follows). The talk will be in English unless everybody present can speak Chinese on native level.

21:00-21:15 Warp up the event in a slow way.

【Organizer】

Joyce

Understanding humanity is her lifelong passion. Shifting the career from media to mind/meditation, she comes closer to the total understanding of life.

Cico, the speaker in the final part.

Without affecting the totality, a few labels are here to reveal Cico's knowledge background. He is a generalist in mathematics, AI, biology, philosophy, cognition, English & Chinese language, Western and Eastern realities, and human consciousness. He is not specialized in anything.

They are both Chinese native speakers.

【The event is free】

This event is free to anyone. But if you want to donate or contribute, you can do that online:

https://www.ing.nl/particulier/betaalverzoek/index.html?trxid=dPC5VaCnLS4E8R6cOzBPGlhVR1z4OUb1

【Location】

The location is at Room 12A-36 (Floor 12), Main building, Vrije University Amsterdam.

(If the room is not available at the time when the event starts, you will find the guidance on the spot that leads you to another room.)

【On co-hosting】

This event could happen in another time and location if there is someone who would like to co-host or help find another available venue, either in Amsterdam or other cities, please contact Joyce via Meetup message. She will check it.

【Keyword】

Mandarin, Chinese, language, culture, cuisine, philosophy, Tao Te Ching (道德经), Laozi (老子), Chan/Zen(禅), learning, mind, mindfulness, meditation, wisdom