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I agree…what an awesome video…I sent it out to as many friends as I could…
thank you for that wonderful gift on Christmas…heheheh…
Merry Christmas to all…
And keep smiling…especially from the inside…
Romel…= )

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Thanks for the input Bagua…

Actually I had to think about what you said…and those are legitmate concerns.

Concerns that cover not limiting oneself to one institute…heavy details in Stems and Branches…and the definition of a Feng Shui Master.

Therefore, I’ll try to expand on concepts you’ve shared.

Limiting Oneself to One Institute…
I am the last person to suggest going to one institute and believing their propaganda. I search constantly for new knowledge, new teachers and new ideas from several sources. I think everyone must do this to verify the nature of information. The ability to use both logic and intuition is crucial in the human thought process.

However, I also have realized as I’ve gotten older and more mature…that certain people have such quality information such as the teachers at the American Feng Shui Institute and here in the Healing Tao Material of Micheal Winn – that I personally stick with the program to discover the deepest depth of the information. It is a personal choice…that’s all Bagua…I think everyone needs to openly discover those personal choices and preferences for themselves…in their own time and in their own way.

Heavy Details in the Stems and Branches…
I never understood this until learning from the American Feng Shui Institute (AFSI)…but some information is very detailed oriented. I wish in my heart to share this, but it would never do the information true justice. And my true intent on sharing my opinion was to aide Alexander on the path to seeking knowledge for burning questions about the nature of the Bagua.

And my answer my seem – rather convenient. However, believe me I’m not trying to sell the AFSI program of the Stem and Branches…it is because the information is vast and complicated, you actually must learn it yourself. It is very similar to the Fusion of the Five Elements…it can be explained, but it requires specific detailed information. And unfortunately, I am not a good enough writer to bring this information even into a summary form for a posting. Therefore, I apologize Bagua.

The Definition of a Feng Shui Master…
This is where we might agree in many ways. I’ve met many people who claim to be Feng Shui Masters. Trust me, this gives me great reservations in my heart. I wish people would be more truthful with themselves before claiming to be masters.

Real masters hardly use slick advertising tricks, but advertise with genuine sincerity. Real masters are given the title not by themselves, but by others who have witnessed their skill – and not just students but by people who they have served. And this level of skill is proven by time – by many, many years of proven success.

When I first entered the American Feng Shui Institute – I was hardly impressed. However, there was something very genuine, very honest and very simple to AFSI approach. That is only from my experience. Class after class, I would notice this type of atmosphere. People who know me from the school know I hardly say a word in class – and only ask most the burning questions. It is my way to keep objective and non-biased. And despite my further research outside the school, I have yet to witness the quality and depth of the information of Feng Shui and the Five Arts anywhere else. But I could be wrong…because I still have room to grow. And is that is why I am here learning from each of you and continuing my studies in the Taoist Meditation side from Healing Tao USA.

I am thankful you shared your point of view…because those are questions many people may have and they need to be answered. I’ve followed, practiced and learned from the Healing Tao USA, Mantak Chia information and other Taoist teachers for 9 years. I do my best to embrace each system of the Taoist Arts – from Feng Shui, Astrology, Chinese Medicine, Face/Palm Reading and Meditation. And do my best to embrace the life enhancing approach of Internal Alchemy, Nei Gung, Chi Kung and Tai Chi to Bagua Zhang.

I only share a part of my own personal journey…and I hope it has helped others like Alexander to find their own path and own answers to questions. And your questions have helped clarify some things in my own life…so thanks Bagua =).

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The question you ask…is very deep.

The answers you seek can only be answered…by certain people in the world.

One reason for the difficulty in answering this deep question – is that you ask the very nature of the Bagua and how it was created. The various elements of water, mountain, wood, wind, fire, earth, rain, heaven…are such basic ideas in the Chinese mind/philosophy/way of life the practitioners of Taoist arts take if for granted. It is very common phenomenon in any field.

So I applaud you for finding the courage to ask the question.

As I mentioned…only certain people in the world can answer your question. One possible source are true, real Feng Shui Masters (not mere amateurs with only a handful of Feng Shui classes under their belt). One reason true and real Feng Shui Masters can answer your question – is that the very basis of Feng Shui and the Five Arts are based on the Bagua.

I take classes from the American Feng Shui Institute…and my very first class was Stems and Branches. It went into heavy detail about elements, how they interact and since they teach this class on-line – your possible source can be this Institute. Of course, I am biased since I continue to learn from them in many ways. I’ve found the American Feng Shui Institute and the Healing Tao USA material compliments each other quite well.

However, you must understand that the Bagua is considered one of the primary assumptions in Chinese Taoist studies. As you know, Western Science is built upon assumptions. Through certain assumptions, a science can be created and generated. It is much the same for the Bagua and Feng Shui. However, as I said – only a true and real Feng Shui Master can definitively tell you how those assumptions were created.

I practice both Taoist meditations/nei kung/tai chi (healing tao/mantak chia) and practice Feng Shui and Astrology…currently I am practicing the Yi Jing method based on the material of the American Feng Shui Institute…therefore, you know a little about my background – and how I originated my line of thinking.

I wish you the best in finding out your answer…and if you do come up with the answer you…please keep this forum informed, because it will help with the nature of the Tao and our understanding of it.

My best wishes,
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To Shining Arrow:

Hmmm…interesting idea…concentrating on the center. Qi qong in every movement throughout the day.
Being one with the moment…

From my experience of Primoridial Chi Kung, it has a very centering effect on the body. I noticed a certain flow of the day after practicing this chi kung. It does not always last through the entire day – but it gives me a baseline feeling to return to…throughout the day.

Each day of life – has it’s own rhythm and energy each day…which based on my studies of Chinese Astrology is true. Chi Kung and Taoist Meditation allows you to feel that energy. Once you sense that energy, you can flow with that energy. Once you flow with that energy, you can shape your life with greater understanding. You do have a good point, Shoot Arrow.

This idea goes hand in hand with inner exploration and understanding the language of qi – from the previous posts.

I appreciate your post and your ideas…it has brought greater understanding to the application of Chi Kung.

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Thank you Jade Bamboo,

Yeah…it is tough to apply chi kung each and every day.

Your suggestion is equally valid and true about Chi Kung. It is about inner exploration for harmony and balance.

In my work – I deal with really stressful and emotionally unstable situations with patients…therefore, I need all the harmony and balance I can find.

Chi Kung does provide some indirect benefits…I know from experience. If I have problems in my life, I do a chi kung routine and after I am done, I can spontaneously find solutions to my problem. It has happened so many times…that I can probably call it a problem solving tool in my life.

Thank you for your perspective and insight…I’ll consider it another application for chi kung…self-exploration for harmony and balance each day.

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Thank you for your response Freeform…

Your point on goals in Chi Kung is extremely helpful. That is something I never thought of. Our body (and subsequently our chi) does respond to goals. Although Chi Kung should be a way of life…in the beginning we should have some goals in how we want to use the benefits of chi kung.

I agree the language of chi and chi kung requires work. You need to layer the practices from the Inner Smile to the Microcosmic Orbit and to the next stages of progression.

And after a while…with lots of practice…we can feel the chi/energy flowing through us and understanding what the language of chi is saying.

I will meditate/and contemplate about your suggestion (goals in Chi Kung) and thank you again for your thoughtful response…

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