Michael Winn

The assemblage point in Taoist practice is the pearl, first created in the wudang version of the Orbit and in HT in Fusion, and then “matured” alchemically through the kan and li and higher formulas, where it shifts in order to absorb different frequencies of the cosmos.

I am not familiar with Jon Whale’s work, please give a reference or…[Read more]

I think there is, as always, a language/conceptual problem: what exactly is porn? When is it different from “eroticism” or “love”?

I think the issue of paid sex may be the relevant distinction here.

I recently investigated a site called youporn.com, it was analysed in a financial newletter as a “porn” site that does not make money, but is…[Read more]

I don’t know any of the three you mentioned. But unfortunaely most of the europeans get trained at Tao Garden, and they don’t always have the top instructors present. so foundation may be weak.
m

I think the gravitational pull of the sun is involved in tidal forces. maybe it amplifies the third distant flood you listed.
m

Curious which audio tapes you used – the weekend or the week long set?

I’ve found that many adepts get problems because they haven’t done enough energy channel work, so their ability to circulate it limited. If you practice the wudang orbit, you will find your skill in moving things at thejing level is much greater. If you never learned that…[Read more]

this scripture – remember there are hundreds in the Tao canon – sounds like one of the early Taoist scriptures in which the authors were competing with buddhist texts. clue is in the physical ascerticism verses, and types of Celestial bureaucrats. Do you know the exact time period or author of the scripture?
michael

who are/were your local UT teachers? I don’t know of any in Sweden.
michael

I think the Center of Mass concept is very significant in understanding that the solar system body is a dynamic, changing entity, much like a human being moves its center of gravity about as it goes through life. Physical gravity is ultimately a mirror of spiritual center of gravity, which in my opinion is the key to immortality.

m

Interesting question you raise about creation cycle and why it should follow fusion of the polarized shen/pearls.

I think my conclusion is different than yours. I think the Creation cycle is transformative in and of itself, and that this is the most natural method of transformation. That is why I teach it first – it parallels the creation cycle…[Read more]

Dragon,
Physics doesn’t consider “energy” to be intelligent, and Qi represents universal intelligence and substance that is implied in something LIVING that is BREATHING. So Qi, is subtle breath. Big difference. The Big Physics Boys aren’t allowed to speculate too much about consciousness yet, might step on the toes of religion.
michael

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The multiple soul theory is universal in the “old religions” all over the planet. This is well documented by peter levine is books on binary soul theory. The mono-soul theory is very new, it arose in last 1000 years.

To emphasize bagua’s point, China has 56 different ethnic groups with separate languages and a long tradition of inhabiting their…[Read more]

One reason I am interested in brain dominance polarity as it may inform the chinese choices of yin and yang sides of the body (yang on left, yin on right), which seem to be opposite of most western descriptions. It raises the question as to whether the polar attributions are universal energy bodies or cultural energy bodies.
m

THE SPINNING…[Read more]

Perhaps an exaggeration to speculate that 2 of the 8 extra vesels “do not exist”.

I think its more likely all 8 were known but were not written about in great detail until centuries later when someone starts getting it into more clear focus and is willing to commit it to print.

This was the case with the hetu and lushu charts that lay out…[Read more]

I posted the article so that:

1. people who are more advanced than the troubled souls described within could feel good about themselves 🙂

2. the issue of “will” is central to every sexual relationship – power struggles erupt in even spiritually deeloped couples – its archetypal, beyond personal, although most experience it personally as…[Read more]

I posted the article so that:

1. people who are more advanced than the troubled souls described within could feel good about themselves 🙂

2. the issue of “will” is central to every sexual relationship – power struggles erupt in even spiritually deeloped couples – its archetypal, beyond personal, although most experience it personally as…[Read more]

thanks for sharing your very perceptive comments about the quality of openness implied in the Inner Smile.

I encourage you to pursue teaching Tao.

Michael

It was not my intention to switch. I was convinced I would be doing my yogic sadhana for LIFE. I loved it, perhaps obsessively, 2 to 6 hours per day. The Taoist practices simply took over withi their effortlessness.
m

Yes. He has several books. If you want his global perspective, the best one is called Lost Secrets of Death.
m

Read Peter Levine boths on binary natue of soul in world’s cultures, or see my summaries and argumetns about them, previously posted (search Binary Soul).

Christianity used to distinguish between spirit and soul, its versionof binary soul theory, but has since obliterated the difference. The effect tends to make religion more fanatical, in my…[Read more]

Pete, I guess the question most people would ask – if you are right, why have 1500 scientists worldwide signed on the global warming cause? To get more grants, sell books? Could it really be that cut and dried?
michael

peter’s answer:
Those scientists are short sighted. I know some of them. It is virtually impossible to get a grant…[Read more]