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Hi alleswasderfallist, (Getting flashbacks of Wittgenstein class from college, heh.) Thanks, I'll be happy to share my experience with 4&5 once I start practicing them. So far with vol.1-3, the energy sensations have been tangible throughout the body, similar to the way one can physically feel the static energy in dried laundry (though the quality of FP energy feels different, more "alive", vibrating and radiating). Consciousness is also expanding... hard to find the right words to describe the experience, but feels like I have a better insight into the "nature" of things. Not sure that this is one of the goals of FP, but it's a neat side effect. I look forward to reading about your experiences as well - especially about vol.7. I'm slowly getting through this thread... only on pg.20 so far, heh. Enjoy your weekend! Slava

Good morning, Sifu Terry, Thank you for this discussion on the nature of FP energy. It helps me better understand the method. Also, just to clarify, when I said that the FP energy feels personal, I did not mean to suggest that it felt inferior to other types of energy. (Given your responses, I fear my phrasing could have been interpreted that way?) On the contrary, FP energy right from the start felt much more potent than energy cultivation of my previous practices. The “personal” in this context referred to the sense of deep integration with my being on a tangible level, making me wonder if perhaps I was feeling a buildup and expansion of my human qi as opposed to an influx of heaven qi, earth qi, etc. Normally I can differentiate between these energies, but FP brought on a new sensation. If it WERE human energy, then the healing power that I felt would make me question the notion that one ought to connect with heaven energy or earth energy for healing purposes. (You asked what I meant by “Qi from Heaven and earth”... I was actually referring to two different types of energy – one from heaven, one from earth, not a single universal energy.) Anyways, you addressed this in your answer – thanks! Heh, you also anticipated what was going to be my next question - I was going to ask whether the FP healing works by displacement (qi from the practitioner displaces qi of the patient), or by entrainment (the patient’s energy assumes the “vibration” of the practitioner), or some other way. Your explanation of the advanced practices helped answer that. VERY fascinating stuff. You asked what I meant by “the purest forms of qi.” Hm, this was not the best wording on my part. I suppose I was referring to heaven energy and earth energy that is clear, balanced, abundant, and generated by Source. As opposed to energy that is produced by the body and is a.) unique to that particular person and b.) could potentially have qualities that don’t resonate with the patient’s energy. I like your point that “…the higher one's yogic cultivation becomes, the more "pure" one's personal healing chi becomes--regardless of from where one says he or she is "getting" the energy.” This makes sense. Anyways, yes - I am very interested in applying FP to my healing practice. Thanks again for entertaining my questions, despite them being similar to those others have already asked. I’m repositioning the questions from the perspective of energy healing just to do my due diligence, as it may affect others around me. Trying to be responsible Best, Slava P.S. Guess what I got in the mail the other day? Volumes 4 & 5!!

Hi Sifu Terry, Thank you for your reply. I see a lot of references to FP as a personal healing practice, but not much about how the method can be applied to treating patients (or I just haven't gotten to those posts yet). I know there are many different medical qigong healing systems out there, all with different theories and approaches. Some of them seem to be compatible with each other, but figured I should ask about FP, just to be on the safe side. If at any point my interest in energy healing becomes too much of a tangent, please let me know, and I would be happy to move the topic to a separate thread or PM. I look forward to your "dissertation" response to my other questions No rush, and thank you for taking the time to address them. Best, ~Slava

Hi Sifu Terry, I would like to ask, how will FP affect my energy healing practice (if at all)? Does FP have a specific medical qigong healing system or protocol? Would you happen to know whether it is compatible with healing as taught by J.A. Johnson (the system I was taught)? As I continue to practice FP, I am noticing a tangible build-up of a particular sort of qi. Not sure how to describe it - it just has a different "texture" than my prior experiences of qi. I am wondering whether this energy can be used in healing, and whether or not it's a good idea to use it that way. In my medical qigong training, I was taught that the practitioner channels qi from heaven and earth, so as not to deplete his or her personal qi. And to provide the patient with the purest sources of qi. But qi from FP practice feels more "personal" - as opposed to energy drawn purely from heaven/earth. So, will using qi from FP practice deplete my energy in any way? And is it safe for my patients? I suspect that with continued practice and cultivation, that energy will touch my patients anyways, whether I intend it or not. Anyways, would appreciate your thoughts! (Apologies if these questions were already addressed in this thread. I am still making my way through the 157 pages, heh.) Best, Slava P.S. Just purchased volumes 4 & 5! Very excited

Sifu Terry, I wanted to thank you for making the videos available, and for the wealth of information you provide in this forum. I haven't read through all 155 pages, but in time... Also, I wanted to mention that I have been practicing volumes 1-3 for the last 6 months, and it has been a beautiful experience. Prior to FPCK, I was practicing MCO, the qigong workout series as taught by J.A. Johnson, and various other exercises and meditations. These involve a decent amount of mental activity, visualization, and focus. With FPCK, I pretty quickly realized that the exercises need to be done with a still mind, sans agenda. I still catch the intellect trying to sneak in and stir up trouble during practice, heh. But returning to stillness is quite something! Amazing flow of energy, increased sensitivity and intuition... especially when practiced in some secluded spot in the hills, out in nature ~Slava

Greetings, everyone! I'm new to the forum. Have been practicing meditation for about 15 years and practice Qigong daily. I was trying to search to forum for discussions on Xin Yi Dao, but the search doesn't seem to recognize words under 4 characters :[ Has anyone had experience with this style? Any past discussions about it on this forum? Thanks, Slava

What pythagoreanfulllotus said. And congrats on the activation:)