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Quote name="Jock" post="509719" timestamp="1388188937"]Hi everyone I just saw this posted from another forum and thought you might like to read. Im not sure if the guy even knows what he's talking about but it seems legit.-------------------------------------------------------------- Please let me share my experience. Here is an email reproduced with permission from a friend in nevada.I have trained in chen & yang style taichi,qigong, tummo, yoga for over 30 years with little or no result. I have enlisted in new age retreats,breatharian courses with little or no seeable changes in my practice. It wasnt until reading The Magus Of Java that i started searching for other systems that could bring the re. I can say 100% that the method im using right now is very effective in building chi for many purposes. I have not found any stsem that brings results and the feeling of energy so quickly.My understanding is your acupoints or energy points must be activated or filled by a teacher.Many claim to offer energetic adjustments but i just did not see/feel any major change in my energy levels or ability. Apart from that, i dont live in a very safe part of town and wanted something to protect myself. From searching google all about neikung i was able to find Tridaya Inner Power. I dont want to advertise or anything here, But if people are looking for a very powerful system that you can really feel and could bring similar results to mopai, then i would suggest at least looking at it. I did not go for the long distance transmission. I went directly to Jakarta myself and met lukman in person to see what all the hype was about. When he started touching my body and pushing energy inside I thought my hands and stomach were going to explode from the force. Whatever was being done was unlike anything i had experienced before.The crackling and buzzing of energy remained in the centre of my palms for two full days straight. What i have discovered is i can now really sense or feel a persons energy with my palms. Whenever i put my hands close to somebody they can feel buzzing and minute electrical impulses. There is also a heavy pulling or pushing sensation,tingles. I have trained daily for about 6 months using the instructions given to me. I will keep you all updated with any further changes or development. The End. So does tridaya really build super powers like the mopai and is this lukman a real teacher ? Has anybody on the taobums ever practiced this style,and if so what were the results ? Im thinking hitting somebody from a distance would be a cool skill to have. I'm trying to find the innerpower books if anybody has a link to share ? I would be happy to send a few dollars.Maybe it's worth a trip to indonesia. Jock, see Lukmans thread on TTB's below: http://thetaobums.com/topic/28169-tridaya-inner-power-website/?hl=%2Btenaga+%2Bdalam#entry427182 Lukmans website/blog is; http://tridaya-innerpower.blogspot.com/ Peace FT

BKA, Do you seriously want an answer to your question... It is well known in martial art circles that Chinese used to in the recent past only teach other full blooded Chinese students. Knowadays it doesn't apply as much in the western world, but it doesn't surprise me that its still happening in a country like Indonesia. JC may be born and live in Indonesia but do not be fooled by the colour of his skin, if you look af his face he does not look like the average Javanese male. I worked very closly with a Javanese builder in the construction of my in laws house in Indonesia and the two ethnicities whilst similar are still very different even though they live in the same country. My Chinese Indonesian father in law has very similar features to JC but the only thing that the two of them have in common with a Javanese male is the darker skin colour bought on by the Chinese person living in Indonesia for their lifetime. Peace FT

I can think of someone who needs real disiplinary action on this forum and its not MPG... JC is no fake...People just fear what they do not understand... Let he who is without sin cast the first stone...at MPG...

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The Little Horn of Daniel 8The Little Horn of Daniel 8 does not literally refer to the Antichrist, but it literally describes the desecration of the Temple by Antiochus Epiphanes. Antiochus' desecration of the temple was to last 2,300 evenings and mornings before its cleansing (8:14). Some have thought this as 2300 days, but it is preferable to interpret this as 2300 evening and morning sacrifices, which would be 1150 days. It was the sacrifices that were interrupted when Antiochus offered a sow on the alter on December 16, 167 B.C. Judas Maccabeus restored the temple and refurbished it in late 164 and on into 163 B.C. when all the Jewish sacrifices were fully restored and religious independence gained for Judah. If the 2300 evenings and mornings referred to 2300 days, then the time period would have lasted from Antiochus incursion into Jerusalem in 170 B.C. until the restoration of the temple in late 164 B.C. by Judas Maccabeus. The 1150 days is most likely the correct interpretation.Even though the Little Horn of Daniel 8 literally refers to Antiochus Epiphanes, he definitely typifies the coming of Antichrist to desecrate the temple in the near future. The Little Horn of Daniel 8 has already been literally fulfilled in Antiochus, but there is yet a prophetic fulfillment in the individual called Antichrist.Antiochus teaches us that (1) Antichrist will achieve great power by subduing others (v. 24). (2) He will rise to power by promising false security to the world and Israel (v. 25). (3) He will be very intelligent and persuasive (v. 23). (4) He will be controlled or empowered by another (i.e., Satan) (v. 24). (5) He will subjugate Israel as its adversary and authority (vv. 24-25). (6) He will oppose the Prince of Princes, or the Lord Jesus Christ (v. 25).(7) His rule will be terminated by supernatural divine judgment (v. 25). Consequently, we see that Antiochus Epiphanes was the literal fulfillment of the Little Horn of Daniel 8, but Antichrist is the type of the Little Horn in Daniel 8.Antichrist will achieve great power by taking over the helm of New Babylon (i.e., the USA) by casting away our Constitution and national sovereignty. He will then link the new dictatorial government of America with the European Union (i.e., the Ten-Horn Beast). There are currently 27 members of the European Union (EU), but there are only 13 members of the group called Schengen. This group utilizes the Euro as currency and the members of these 13 countries are not required to show a passport when traveling from one country to another. Schengen may very well be the group of the European Union that will be reduced to 10 in the turmoil that brings about the reappearance and rise of Antichrist to power. Antichrist is the 11th horn that comes up among the other horns of the EU. He will subdue three of the horns by taking away their power and authority. The empire of Antichrist will consist of ten nations of the European Union and the United States. It is the union of America and the EU that will be so powerful that no country in the world will be able to fight against it for a period of time. Even Russia will be conquered militarily with the fulfillment of Ezekiel 38 and 39. Then at the end of the seven year tribulation period, China and the kings from the East will come against Antichrist and totally destroy America or Babylon the Great, as this destruction has been ordained by God.Antichrist is the beast in the following verse:Rev 17:11 (KJV) And the beast that was, and is not, even he is the eighth, and is of the seven, and goeth into perdition. This is perhaps the most revealing verse for identifying the Antichrist. This verse tells us that Antichrist will be the leader of the eighth world power, the revived Roman Empire. The ten toes of iron and clay mentioned in Daniel 2:42-43 represent the empire of Antichrist. This means that he will be the leader of the Ten-Horned Beast, which will almost certainly arise from the European Union. This is also the Ten-Horned Beast mentioned in Revelation 13:1 and Daniel 7. The most intriguing part of this verse is that the Antichrist is also of the seventh power. The seventh power is Babylon the Great, which is the United States of America. This means that Antichrist will have been a President of the United States of America, but he suffered a mortal head wound witnessed by the whole world. The whole world will think that he is dead, but the world will be greatly astonished when it is revealed that Antichrist is still alive. It is confirmed in the following verse that the mortal head wound of Antichrist only appeared to be a death wound. Antichrist will miraculously recover from the mortal head wound to cause the world to be astonished and admire him greatly.(Rev 13:3 NIV) One of the heads of the beast seemed to have had a fatal wound, but the fatal wound had been healed. The whole world was astonished and followed the beast.The beast is the Ten-Horned beast, and the head with the fatal wound is the Little Horn or Antichrist. Please note that the fatal wound took place in the past, and the healing took place in the past when Antichrist makes his reappearance. In the same way that Jesus came the first time to die for the sins of the world, Antichrist will mimic Jesus Christ in dying at his first appearance, and then making his reappearance as the conqueror on the white horse. Anyone with just a little knowledge of American history should be able to identify Antichrist from the Biblical description of him. America has only had one leader that the whole world believes died with a mortal head wound. The mortal head wound has been witnessed by literally billions of people in movies and television. One can even purchase his own personal copy of the computer enhanced video showing the mortal head wound. This is the primary reason that the whole world has been greatly deceived into being absolutely certain that Antichrist is dead. Antichrist will be revealed in the very near future with his mortal head wound healed, and the world will be astonished, just as the Scriptures state. Thanks & blessings to Chegg for the above

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Hi All, Amazing and not so amazing animals/foods I have tried on my travels thus far; * Australia: Kangaroo, rabbit, jelly fish, birds nest soup and crocodile * Cambodia: Tarantula * Indonesia;: Frog, sea cucumber, snails and dog (stray) I have a Vietnamese friend who said she ate rat and snake in Vietnam... I'd love to hear what others have tried on their travels... Peace, FT

I forgot boiled turtle eggs also...that dont go hard inside, just slimey and guey

The chosen one? Like an ant, like a grain of sand on this massive earth? Indiana Jones the ark of the covenant? Peace FT

Dawei nice going. Your eating habits remind me of my wifes.. very similar Peace FT

My mum only knew the Chinese herb names, body parts and some very basic Mandarin and she managed. I find that body language and hand gestures work wonders when we dont know the local language When I went to Vietnam I carried just under $10,000.00 USD for a Korean friend who lived their. I put $5,000.00 in one money belt and gave it to my wife to carry and I carried the other $5,000.00 in a second money belt. After we got through customs I carried it all On the way back from Vietnam I kept my Swiss army knife in my hand luggage by accident and I got told of by a customs officer. Embarrassing ;p Anytime BKA. I love traveling, travel stories, sharing tips, tricks and experiences...I have many more travel stories Peace FT

Hi All. Great topic BKA. Every country has dangerous spots and places that are fine, Asia is no different. I have many stories of my travels. I would not tell you not to travel alone but if possible travel with at least one person. if that is not possible than just be careful. At 21 i did missionary/social work in Cambodia. Great time even with all of the warnings I had about luggage and jewellry on my first overseas trip. Vietnam also has a great time but my wife and I were surrounded in a water park and splashed by about 10 guys until we could hardly breathe. My wife was terrified and jumped on me. I found in most asian countries that ive been to that men would give my asian wife dirty looks because she was travelling with a westener Singapore I loved and felt really safe. East Timor the first time I crossed the border was scary with army and machine guns everywhere. The next time I crossed over I could feel that the tension had vanished. But in a third world country like this things can change very quickly. Violence has a way of doing this. I also did some social work in an orphanage in East Timor. My beloved Indonesia, what can I say. I have travelled their so many times I have lost count. I have travelled from timor to bali to all over java. I have lived for over 1 year here, worked here, married here and been arrested here due to no fault of my own. Bali has some dangerous areas especially where westeners frequent but if you stay away from the westener areas it is quick safe. I was stopped in surabaya five times in 1 week by police checking for drugs when I was going to my hotel. Plus they would check my passport as well. In Timor I was their when the government shot tear gas into a crowd of angry East Timorese and the tear gas was so effective I couldnt stop tears coming out of my eyes and I was in a house on the second story. My personal advice is to read up about places before u go. But if you can travel with a local who knows the country it is always better as they know what places to avoid and also great local places to go. Ie food My mum travelled to Nanjing in China to finish off her TCM course. She said her and her fellow western class mates were constantly followed wherever they went and it was quite obvious. Mum was also visiting Catholic masses on a weekly basis I know a girl who was raped in India while staying at an Ashram. I spoke to a hotel owner who told me that one of his guests in Sri Lanka was raped by a man who broke into her cottage while the husband was bashed. He said it was a common occurrence where his hotel was situated. Never show off cash in your wallet or purse, never show off jewelerry or you will just be inviting someone to rob you. Always try to dress decently and show respect and hopefully respect will be ahown back to you. Also always remember that when you go into another country that you are playing by their rules and on their terms which are often different to ours. Its their turf at the end of the day. Again enjoy your travels but just be aware and cautious at all times (not afraid) Peace FT

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I am more inclined to believe a spiritual change took place on the 21/12/2012. There are good videos on YouTube with interviews with Mayan elders Peace FT

With the heading of this topic I have brought this upon myself, I am getting messages from new members of TTB trying to find John Chang often. If you read this topic please do not waste your time and my time asking for help to locate JC, I cannot and will not help you. If and/or when I have an update about meeting JC, I MAY post something on TTB but that wont be for quite some time... Peace FT Tongtong...

SonOfTheGods Thankyou for starting such an interesting thread Peace FT

In my opinion hereditary plays a big part in a persons life span. My Chinese wife has 2 relatives from her mums side who have lived past the age of 100. They are brothers and the eldest lived to 105 y.o. I went to his 103 birthday and bought along some red wine as he loved it. He was not Taoist and ate and drank mostly rice, meats, greens, tea and wine. As we are still linked with the Queen of England she sent a signed picture frame to him once he hit his 100th birthday. Our prime minister did the same thing. The second brother who just turned 100 y.o this year still seems to be going strong. With these genes can you imagine how much longer they would live if they regularly had; meditated, had fresh mountain air, fresh mountain water, no/little stress and ate only fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs which also play a part in a persons life span in my opinion? My own great grandmother and my daughters great, great grandmother is still alive and well at 99 y.o this month

Yes, influenced by the mayan calendar...

Thanks for sharing this interesting topic Mudryah

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So PimonratC, no answers correct yet?

Turn it upside down?

Colour it in all black. White does not have to be clean. Black can be clean too. It's just a persons perception. BTW. Colour is spelt correctly where I come from Peace

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Hi Kadesdes, I am still quite new to yoga and meditation but when I was meditating every day I felt a weird sensation on my walk to work. Every day without fail I would feel water dripping from my right ear lobe and it seemed to happen at the same place every morning during my walk. The first couple of times I kept wiping my ear lobe with my right hand but there was no water on my hand when I looked at it. Then when I would get to work some time during the day while at my desk I would get a pressure start where the third eye is located. The pressure was a really nice peaceful sensation that would only last 10 - 20 seconds and it seemed to happen every day. Now I have stopped meditating and both sensations have gone away. Peace FT