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I agree. It is good to learn from many people and put their methods into practice, then you can compare the quality of their teachings or completeness of their method.

I agree. It is good to learn from many people and put their methods into practice, then you can compare the quality of their teachings or completeness of their method.

I agree. It is good to learn from many people and put their methods into practice, then you can compare the quality of their teachings or completeness of their method.

people look far away
when the answer may be close by

people look far away
when the answer may be close by

people look far away
when the answer may be close by

When wu-wei is achieved, is it non-action, or non-being, or both?

Wu: none, without

Wei: to do, be

Non-being, hmm, that has a familiar feel to it. It is similar in meaning to non-doing: doing through the realm of non-being or immaterial self.

It is interesting that the Nei Yeh, which is thought to be older and a root text for the Lao…[Read more]

When wu-wei is achieved, is it non-action, or non-being, or both?

Wu: none, without

Wei: to do, be

Non-being, hmm, that has a familiar feel to it. It is similar in meaning to non-doing: doing through the realm of non-being or immaterial self.

It is interesting that the Nei Yeh, which is thought to be older and a root text for the Lao…[Read more]

When wu-wei is achieved, is it non-action, or non-being, or both?

Wu: none, without

Wei: to do, be

Non-being, hmm, that has a familiar feel to it. It is similar in meaning to non-doing: doing through the realm of non-being or immaterial self.

It is interesting that the Nei Yeh, which is thought to be older and a root text for the Lao…[Read more]

Hey sponge,

I agree that most chinese people are not familiar with daoist terms, or understand their context or meaning. I think I already said this in a post above.

The texts I was translating from had recognizable characters that I could find in a dictionary and translate. I am talking about characters, not the pinyin or wade-giles…[Read more]

Hey sponge,

I agree that most chinese people are not familiar with daoist terms, or understand their context or meaning. I think I already said this in a post above.

The texts I was translating from had recognizable characters that I could find in a dictionary and translate. I am talking about characters, not the pinyin or wade-giles…[Read more]

Hey sponge,

I agree that most chinese people are not familiar with daoist terms, or understand their context or meaning. I think I already said this in a post above.

The texts I was translating from had recognizable characters that I could find in a dictionary and translate. I am talking about characters, not the pinyin or wade-giles…[Read more]

I think that it is not so much about the outer or inner layers of the dan tien , but what forces you are activating there.

When creating a neutral space (through the process of kan and li), the “dan tien” in its manifestation as the “Elixir Field” is a space that can be larger or smaller than your physical body because it has essence, energy…[Read more]

I think that it is not so much about the outer or inner layers of the dan tien , but what forces you are activating there.

When creating a neutral space (through the process of kan and li), the “dan tien” in its manifestation as the “Elixir Field” is a space that can be larger or smaller than your physical body because it has essence, energy…[Read more]

I think that it is not so much about the outer or inner layers of the dan tien , but what forces you are activating there.

When creating a neutral space (through the process of kan and li), the “dan tien” in its manifestation as the “Elixir Field” is a space that can be larger or smaller than your physical body because it has essence, energy…[Read more]

Any quote taken out of context can be made to serve a purpose.
The same author (B.Orr) where you got your quote from wrote a book called “Flying without wings” with the following exercises in it:

Topics Include:

Subtle Body development – Increase health and longevity.
Opening the Eight Psychic Meridians – Brings more energy and vitality…[Read more]

Any quote taken out of context can be made to serve a purpose.
The same author (B.Orr) where you got your quote from wrote a book called “Flying without wings” with the following exercises in it:

Topics Include:

Subtle Body development – Increase health and longevity.
Opening the Eight Psychic Meridians – Brings more energy and vitality…[Read more]

Any quote taken out of context can be made to serve a purpose.
The same author (B.Orr) where you got your quote from wrote a book called “Flying without wings” with the following exercises in it:

Topics Include:

Subtle Body development – Increase health and longevity.
Opening the Eight Psychic Meridians – Brings more energy and vitality…[Read more]

I am curious to know which version of the Dao De Jing, translation and verse you are using for your quote above?

Is it the Guodian, Mawangdui or a later version?

A note on the word “visualization”: I think this implies more of a mental/intellectual exercise. I prefer to use the word “Actualize”: Qi is real!

I think at an early point in…[Read more]

I am curious to know which version of the Dao De Jing, translation and verse you are using for your quote above?

Is it the Guodian, Mawangdui or a later version?

A note on the word “visualization”: I think this implies more of a mental/intellectual exercise. I prefer to use the word “Actualize”: Qi is real!

I think at an early point in…[Read more]