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I If i am meditating, i can experience some sort of stillness silence. However, when I am not meditating, I cannot experience stillness silence. When I cannot get into the mode of stillness silence, my spiritual enemies will bombard me with unawareness, sleepiness, tiredness, fatigue, emotional attacks. So I am practicing qigong now. Sometimes I get into the zone of stillness silence qigong. But more importantly, I am learning to move with the awareness of grace of stillness silence qigong even when I am not practicing qigong. When I walk, I try to walk with the awareness of grace of stillness silent qigong. When I eat, I try to eat with awareness of grace of stillness silent qigong. The big problems come when I read and try to type on the internet.

Ok my first question would be, how do qigong masters practice qigong movements with silent stillness. There is this stillness qigong taught by ya mu. So i am wondering how to combine qigong movements or any kind of movements being used by internal martial artists and qigong masters with the concept of silent stillness. Appreciate your teachings.

Any recommendations? I would really love to learn and discuss Daoism, Buddhism, Soft Martial Arts, Neigong chinese breathing chinese meditation, Neidang internal alchemy etc of the various schools of spiritualities in Tibet and China with the few who are posting in here.

Well I am very interested to discuss and learn from anyone who practice the combined spiritual methods of Daoism and Buddhism. I understand that the Chinese Buddhists have learn a lot from their Daoist brethren and vice versa over the last few thousand years.

Hello all, I have been told to seek advice about practices which are used to cultivate positive emotions and positive states of minds. Love, Joy, Happiness, Free of Afflictions, Free of Enmity, Free of Suffering, Peace, Harmony, Health, Prosperity, Confidence, Contentment, Gratitude, Humility, etc. Books worth reading about, articles worth sharing with, practices worth doing, etc. I would love your inputs and I will share my own practices very soon.

What are the main differences between Buddhist Practices vs Taoist Practices? I have observed that Buddhist Practices focus on analyzing the mind to transform the demons within us while Taoist Practices seem to be more involved in more physical, sexual, energetic practices without indulging in the observation and transformation of one's mind. Maybe I am wrong so I am willing to learn from experienced practitioners here.

Hello All, In contrast to my first post about the differences between Taoist Practices and Buddhist Practices, may I ask what are the similarities between Taoist Practices and Buddhist Practices? Cheers

My apologies for resurrecting this dead thread but I can't find the topic for http://thetaobums.com/topic/12458-the-difference-between-chi-kung-and-nei-kung/ Can the mods help me out here? My deepest thanks.

I just recently learnt that in order to achieve Enlightenment, one must learn to Heal oneself and others in order to Heal any negative energies, trauma, abuse, emotional pains, mental diseases, physical diseases etc. May I ask if there are any healing systems or healing teachings in Hindu Yoga? or any other forms of Hindu spiritualities? Because I have been doing some research and it seems that there is a huge amount of healing systems, healing practices, healing teachings in Daoism like Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong, etc. but there isn't too much "Energy Healing" systems or teachings in Hinduism. Also what are the similarities or differences between Daoist Qigong vs Buddhist Qigong? Cheers

Clearing Energy Blocks Many people involved with spiritual disciplines focus their attention on enlightenment, and in the process injure their bodies and agitate their minds. They attempt to train in the higher spiritual disciplines without first clearing the energy blocks in their physical and emotional bodies. This way of proceeding can cause the equivalent of a short circuit in their systems, as spiritual practices may generate more power than their bodies or minds can handle. Many monks from different Buddhist sects in China have had to seek out Taoist masters to repair the damage to their systems caused by overly forceful meditation techniques. That is why chi gung is only a preparatory practice for Taoist meditation. Chi gung can help calm an agitated mind and your negative emotions, strengthen the nerves, clear energy blocks and make you healthy. However, chi gung alone is normally insufficient to resolve and clear serious and traumatic emotional and spiritual blockages within the deeper layers of your consciousness. This more encompassing skill primarily belongs in the realm of Taoist meditation

Yes, I am looking for any practitioners who practice and even combine various teachings of Daoism, Buddhism, Soft Martial Arts, Neigong chinese breathing chinese meditation, Neidang internal alchemy etc of the various schools of spiritualities in Tibet and China. I am looking to incorporate various practices from Tibet, China, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, South Korea, Mongolia .. Many years ago, I sense the underlying common energies beneath the various practices from these regions but I was unable to tap into it until now..

I am requesting the mods to make this thread a sticky if possible. What are your breathing techniques? I like to share some of mine. 1-2, 2-4, 3-6, 4-8, 5-10, 6-12, 7-14, 6-12, 5-10, 4-8, 3-6, 2-4, 1-2 Breath in 1 time. Breath out 2 times. Breath in 2 times. Breath out 4 times. Breath in 3 times. Breath out 6 times. Breath in 4 times. Breath out 8 times. Breath in 5 times. Breath out 10 times. Breath in 6 times. Breath out 12 times. Breath in 7 times. Breath out 14 times. Breath in 6 times. Breath out 12 times. Breath in 5 times. Breath out 10 times. Breath in 4 times. Breath out 8 times. Breath in 3 times. Breath out 6 times. Breath in 2 times. Breath out 4 times. Breath in 1 time. Breath out 2 times.

To rise from "inferior" to "superior" in the Taoist manner, the energy of one's body and emotions needs to be strong and balanced. If you are ill, chi gung will provide you with a means to become healthy; if your mind is disordered, chi gung can give you a way to attain balanced discipline and perseverance. If you are healthy, chi gung can raise your energy level, release suppressed talents, and prepare the body/mind/spirit to succeed in Taoist meditation. All people are born "inferior"-it is only through great effort and genuine humility that a person transcends. All sane people wish to be healthy and strong; all those interested in spirituality wish to attain their true nature. In Taoism, chi gung is the first basic method for achieving these very human goals.

Well I didn't know that trying to achieve anything has anything to do with breath-work or the sharing of breathing techniques. Maybe you can explain more about your question?

Hello ezza, my humble gratitude for taking the time to type out your teachings. When I speak of Yoga, I mean the actual complete Hindu Yoga system which I place the most importance on pranayama (breath work) and meditation. I am not too sure about kumbhaka (breath cessation) because I have not explored that area yet. Yes I agree with you completely that Hatha Yoga which is simply holding body yoha positions doesn't constitute energy work at all. I have recently acquired books from Bruce Frantzis and Jerry Alan Johnson so I am studying the "Energetic Medical Qigong" aspects of their teachings. From what I have gathered, spirituality needs to incorporate energy work or you will just be eating a plateful of rice without any side-dishes. Maybe I am biased but the Hindu Yoga Systems even if it is the complete Yoga system of Yoga Sutras of Patanjali does not really teach the "Energetic Medical Qigong" aspect of energy healing to hindu practitioners. To me, spiritual teachings must include energy healing teachings in its curriculum. If you just include meditation and breathing alone, it is not going to be enough. I will study more on the teachings of Bruce Frantzis and Jerry Alan Johnson and I will share more of my revelations in the future after I study more. Looking forward to your understands of Hindu Yoga Ezza. Maybe there are energy healing systems in Hindu Yoga which I do not know about. I am studying to become an Enlightened Spiritual Energy Healer so this is maybe why I am biased towards Daoism. To be Enlightened, you must first become a Healer. A Healer to Heal yourself. A Healer to Heal others. A Healer to Heal the world. This is my understanding of the process of Enlightenment. I was lost and confused about the process of Enlightenment but now I am beginning to understand. My 2 cents.

Can you explain your definitions of hatha yoga + pranayama practice? I am regularly using breathing techniques in my meditations.

I am beginning to experiment with breathing techniques and I like to share knowledge of different breathing techniques with all and learn knowledge of different breathing techniques from all as well.

Hello Dwai, thank you for your teachings. I am very interested in your teachings about Raja Yoga. Yes I am very interested in breadth work and meditation and how they work in conjunction with yogic postures to enter the state of meditative absorption samadhi most easily.

well i am under severe spiritual attacks which are attacking me spiritually to rob me of my awareness and my emotions of loving kindness so my understanding is that i have to turn to daoism and chinese meditation. this is my understanding so far.

Thank you for replying ezza. The problem is I am under severe spiritual attacks on my emotions and my awareness right now which is making me feel groggy, confused, unaware, tired, sleepy as well as feeling panicky in my heart, doubtful, even fearful. I am only focus on one system right now and I can only choose the best system for me. My guides seem to be telling me that I have energy blockages problems which are escalated by the spiritual attacks. Their best advice for me is to train myself into a system of energy healing arts like medical qigong and reiki to heal myself. My guides also tell me that unless I learn to heal my emotions, my minds, my bodies, it would be extremely difficult for me to attain my spiritual progress or even spiritual enlightenments. I asked my guides about Hindu yogas and stuff but their response seem to indicate that there isn't any much system of internal energy arts like Daoist qigong. I was told to study terms like Neigong internal martial arts, soft martial arts, Neidan internal alchemy which practice energy cultivation, breathing, meditation, etc to get rid of my energy blockages problems brought about by spiritual attacks which are intent to shut down my positive emotions and my awareness. I was also advised to study the teachings of Bruce Frantzis who had studied Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, yoga, Kundalini, energy healing therapies and Taoist Fire and Water traditions of Taoism in China, Japan and India. Bruce's current teachings doesn't seem to have any Hindu yogas but seem to specialize in Taoism systems. I am not trying to put down Hinduism or yogas but my energy blockages problems right now seem and my understanding of my life goal seem to point me in the direction of Daoist Energy Healings Practices. Please enlighten me on my limited understandings of various modalities of spiritualities.

I have the great fortune to come across some of the best teachers on the internet. I like to cross-reference spiritual information from different teachers of different traditions to see if everything clicks together. The Buddha taught us to never accept everything blindly but to investigate all truths and informations to the best of our ability with an open mind. However, this attitude of investigating doesn't mean that one should be a skeptic and lose faith about the real spiritual reality of this world. I know people who keep questioning the various spiritual teachings on the internet without investigating the truths of the spiritual teachings. Investigating and Exploring with an Open Mind does not equate Questioning with Skepticism. There are so many information and articles about the Metaphysical Occult nature of our reality and yet there are so many skeptics worldwide who flat out refuse to accept that we live in an world of illusion Maya. Outside this illusionary reality lies a wide variety of other-dimensional races like the gods, goddesses, elves, elementals, devas, arch-angels, angels, faeries, dragons, giants, even demons, asuras, etc. These other-dimensional races control every aspect of humanity, the way we think, the foods we eat, our monetary, political, educational systems, etc. If anyone wants to be healthy, happy, prosperous, lucky in love, etc, isn't it common sense to reach out into your higher mind higher self so that you can interact with the other-dimensional races? Humanity's biggest mistakes are that humans believe they control everything in life but they don't. The other-dimensional beings control our lives and if we want to regain control of our lives, then we better start evolving into enlightened beings.

I have been doing some walking last few weeks to travel between different teachers. I am trying to walk with awareness in a meditative state. However I am a bit torn between two styles of walking meditation. Do I walk with the balls of the feet touching the ground while lifting the heels slightly up.. or .. should I walk with the whole of the feet with the heels of the feet touching the ground first like soldier marching? I like your inputs.

I have been doing a 15 mornings Divine Empowerment Transmission Ritual since the New Moon of the Chinese New Year 2019. Today is my 3rd morning and I see a vision of Humanity Transforming into a Race of Enlightened Immortal Healers Sorcerers Shamans Wizards. All of our life purposes, especially we spiritual seekers of enlightenment, our life purposes are to first Heal & Transform ourselves into Enlightened Immortal Healers Sorcerers Shamans Wizards and then Heal & Transform our families, our relatives, our friends, our associates, our wives, our lovers, our colleagues, our communities, our neighbors, our nations, our whole world into an entire human race of Enlightened Immortal Healers Sorcerers Shamans Wizards. Too many people want to transform and heal everyone all at once but it is not possible. Healing and Transformation start with yourself and then you start to Heal and Transform others by Healing and Transforming your immediate families and relatives and then extending the power of Healing and Transformation outwards into other people who come into your life. Too many people want to become Superman immediately to rescue the entire human race but unfortunately, we are only human and in order to do more, we must start with less. If any of you play computer games and role-playing games, you should understand that every character starts off as a Level 1 player character and then they work themselves up to a 100th level player character and if things go well, those ex- Level 1 player characters might even become a 1000000th level deities player characters! So my understanding is.. work and start with the Healing and Transformation of yourself first and then work outwards by Healing and Transforming your families and relatives then then further outwards into your friends, associates, colleagues, lovers, wives, girlfriends, boyfriends, neighbors, communities, nations, etc. Rome wasn't built in a single day. It took one brick at a time. But then, miracles always happen and sometimes Rome was built in a single second. But until the miracles happen, then we work at building Rome one day at a time, one brick at a time. All of us spiritual seekers should be thankful to the Universe, the Creator, The God of All for showing us the Path and our Life Purposes. Now all we need to do is to stick to the Path no matter the odds. Just a message.

Say you have someone an enemy whom you really hate? How do you conduct a shamanic journey to forgive your most hated enemy? Please share your stories here.

The Native Americans have always looked to their own medicine men or medicine women who serve as the traditional healers and spiritual leader of their respective tribes. Imagine what would happen if each member of each Native American Tribe is a medicine man, medicine woman, traditional healer. spiritual leader. Imagine a whole nation of Native American medicine men, medicine women, traditional healers, spiritual leaders. For that matter, imagine a whole world where each and every single human being, man or woman, young or old, all races, all religions become Dalai Lamas. So we have a whole planet full of 7-8 billion Dalai Lamas. Well, the whole planet will become a Race of Enlightened Immortal Healers Sorcerers Shamans Wizards in no time.