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Nice find, thanks . . .

(1) This is the kind of thing that I had in mind, thanks. (2) So the nature of Dao includes it being an "intelligent substance" -- that's presumably at the macro level. (3) What about the micro level (?) (4) Is there any idea of our personal "Chi" having a corresponding dimension that is a kind of subtle body (substance) . . . which is intelligent by virtue of being informed by the Dao (?)

We agree. But is there any explicit elaboration on this in Daoist literature anywhere (?)

Please: (1) Anyone ever see a discussion of the working of Chi being a kind of psycho-physiological "intelligence" (?) (2) Anything like that (?) (3) For example, in most practical experiences with Chi . . . you don't have to understand what the corresponding imbalance is or how to resolve it. (4) You can just trust that the presence of Chi will figure that out for you . . . Thanks.

(1) I think it's more likely to be some kind of Deity Yoga . . . in which an aspect of the deity is associated with "cutting through" attachment -- with a sword, for example. (2) Or in Taoism, I understand that there are some techniques that "dissolve" obstructions in the Chi meridians . . .

Please: (1) I'm looking for info about a psycho-energetic technique that, when directed at a mental, emotive, or somatic state, dissolves entanglement of the personality with that state. (2) The technique might be associated with the color black. (3) Anyone recognise such a technique in any tradition (?) Thanks . . .

Please: Anyone come across any mention anywhere of "black chi" (?) Or maybe . . . "dark chi" (?) Thanks . . .

Please: (1) Here is a diagram of spiritual alchemy process as proposed by 20th century teacher. (2) It is said to demonstrate how denser food energy (768) is transformed into higher spiritual energy (12) by impact of intermediate air energy (192). (3) Does anyone recognize any similar diagram in Buddhism or Daoism (?) Thanks.

Please: (1) Anyone feel confident to guesstimate how common QiGong is in Chinese expatriate communites (?) (2) I suppose it differs by country and social class. (3) But say in America, if you're talking to a person of Chinese descent -- what are chances that they do some QiGong in the family (?) (4) 10% (?) 33% (?) 50% (?) Thanks.

The emphasis is in traditional writings. Michael Winn, as you say, considers the supply of all Chi to be virtually unlimited . . .

Please: (1) It doesn't seem an exaggeration to me to say that traditional Qigong is obsessed with the idea that there is a limited amount of sexual JIng and that it must therefore be used sparingly. (2) But what's the evidence for this (?) (3) It's demonstrable in physiological terms that the body replaces any used JIng. (4) In fact, it probably increases both the supply AND the capacity to replenish Jing based on the usage rate. (5) This seems to me a case of traditional teaching either not understanding that process . . . or having some other agenda to promote.

Net content of this comment: zero. Thanks for nothing.

Yes. It's my primary practice. My username is the key concept in that tradition . . .

Please: (1) For some reason . . . I seem not to have already come across any discussion of this obvious topic. (2) And when I experiment with it even a little bit . . . it gets very intense very quick. (3) In fact, it's the most intense energetic experience that I can generate intentionally. (4) So what do people here say about it (?) (5) Is there some known practice for directing Chi into the 3rd eye . . . and what does it propose to do (?) Thanks again . . .