This latest episode from the team at Pen to Sword explores the upcoming Chinese New Year and the transition from the Year of the Dragon to the Year of the Snake, examining its implications for personal growth, relationships, and caution.

With insights from an expert panel including a Buddhist monk, listeners gain valuable wisdom on navigating the year with mindfulness about traffic and personal health while fostering connections.

• Overview of the Year of the Snake and its significance
• Insights into the Snake's traits and those born in this zodiac year
• Specific advice for Rats and Roosters during the Snake Year
• Risks for Snake Year celebrations in October and July
• The monk’s practices for the New Year in monasteries
• Encounters of spirituality with cultural traditions
• The role of preparedness and awareness in navigating challenges
• Emphasis on relationship-building in the Year of the Snake

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Join Phecda.One, a team of expert Kung Fu instructors dedicated to bridging the cultural gap between East and West, in an enlightening conversation with Dr. Danil Mikhailov, CEO of Data.Org and a renowned figure in the fields of AI and technology.

In this episode, Dr. Mikhailov, a guest Instructor from Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi, shares his insights on the future of AI for social good and the pervasive influence of smartphones and social media on our youth.

Discover actionable strategies to mitigate the negative impacts and foster a healthier digital environment for the next generation.

Don't miss this compelling discussion on the intersection of technology, social media, and the future of our children.

Pen to Sword is brought to you by Phecda.One. An exploration of, and education in Chinese Culture and how this relates to the rest of the world.

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In this episode we are joined by Dr Danil Mikhailov who has practised kung fu for 29 years and has spent a decade researching kung fu culture in different parts of China, as part of Wushu Scholar, under the leadership and guidance of Chief Instructor Dennis and Instructor Sharon Ngo from Fujian White Crane Kung Fu & Tai Chi in the UK.

Danil has been awarded 4th Dan in kung fu from the Chinese Wushu Association, has won multiple gold medals in international competitions in China, is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, and has written a successful book, History and Philosophy of Kung Fu: an Introduction.

Danil has himself applied kung fu philosophy in all aspects of his life as a successful academic and entrepreneur and CEO of a global data and AI organisation and will draw on his experiences in his lecture.

Pen to Sword is brought to you by Phecda.One. An exploration of, and education in Chinese Culture and how this relates to the rest of the world.

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