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  • Longevity is attainable

    Go by the laws of yin and yang, do body-building exercises best suited to one’s conditions, practice temperance in food and drink, follow a regular schedule in daily life, avoid overexertion, keep calm and cheerfull. Liu Zhengcai The Mystery of Longevity ISBN 7119012517 p. iii

  • Every hair is fully alert

    ‘In the fully energized state, “every hair is fully alert.” The state of relaxed arousal is what is meant by the chinese term “sung.” This is not the drowsy torpor before sleep. It is the release of tension that saps our strength – so that we become alert, clearheaded and full of vigor. Your head…

  • Master Duan Zhi-Liang Wuji Qigong

  • Huang Sheng Shyan Push Hands

  • Meditative Mind

    The tricks for reaching a deep meditative mind are: do not resist, do not concentrate, do not persist, and most importantly of all, dot not be disturbed emotionally. In meditation, the more you restrict your mind from wandering, the more it will try to escape your control. It is like trying to force your self…

  • The heart is calm and quiet as still water

    Wang Ji Wu One must always maintain a calm heart even when influenced by the seven emotions; joy, anger, happiness, worry, sadness, fear and surprise. The heart must remain as calm as still water, never allowing any personal desires to stir up a ripple of disturbance. My thoughts are pure, in spirit I seek to…

  • Nothing Gained

    “I gained nothing at all from Supreme Enlightenment, and for that very reason it is called Supreme Enlightenment.” Gotama Buddha

  • Ma Yongqing and Li lian

  • Joy of Meditation

    Breathing in, I calm my body. Breathing out, I smile. Breathing in, I dwell in the present moment. Breathing out, I know it is a wonderfull moment. Reference: Thich Nhat Hanh The Bloming of a Lotus ISBN 0807012378 p. 15

  • The secrets of Heaven and Hell

    The old monk sat by the side of the road. With his eyes closed, his legs crossed and his hands folded in his lap, he sat. In deep meditation, he sat. Suddenly his zazen was interrupted by the harsh and demanding voice of a samurai warrior. “Old man! Teach me about heaven and hell!” At…

  • Thousand Hand Guan Yin

  • Chuang Tzu’s Waterfall

    Confucius and his students went on a hike out in the countryside. He was thinking of using the opportunity to engage the students in a discussion about the Tao when one of them approached and asked: “Master, have you ever been to Liu Liang? It is not far from here.” Confucius said: “I have heard…

  • Kuan Yin Standing Qigong

    Master Li Jun Feng shows parts of his Kuan Yin Qigong. Reference: www.shengzhen.org Literature: Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong: QI Gong of Unconditional Love a Return to Oneness by Li Jun Feng ISBN 9780914955771 Links: Guan Yin wikipedia.org

  • Daoist Journey

  • Qigong Master John Chang

    Links: Qigong Master John Chang (orginal) youtube.com John Changs 1st Westerner student youtube.com Books: The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal by Kosta Danaos ISBN 0892818131 Nei Kung: Secret Teachings of a Taoist by Kosta Danaos ISBN 0892819073