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It’s their interpretation of what they think the real thing is. The only way we will know what Islam actually was like during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (pubh) is if we invent a time machine. No one can claim their version of Islam is exactly how it was back then because no one knows for sure. All these different variations of Islam started off as one person’s personal belief that they convinced other people was the right way. Maybe, but it’s why I personally believe that syncretism is the answer. I don’t have to blindly follow what other people think, I can come to my own conclusions.

I do not agree with the salafis/wahhabis in any way, shape or form. I see them basically as the Amish except with oil and modern technology, bringing the Muslim world backwards. Islam has evolved constantly over the years wherever it went, but the salafis/wahhabis want to impose their version of “correct” Islam which is their interpretation of what they think it was like back in the Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) time. So I’m Muslim because my mother is Indonesian, and in Indonesia Islam was spread by Sufis, who believed in syncretism and always combined Islam with whatever local beliefs were there. I believe this is the best way because when Islam first started it was syncretic, and learning from many different cultures instead of suppressing them. The biggest shame that happened to the Muslim world is the British giving the Saudi family their own kingdom (which is barely over a century old, I wouldn’t consider them a legit blue blooded royal family) and giving them Mecca. Now everyone associates Muslims with them while they desecrate holy sites in Mecca, the Middle East and beyond. So in short, no I don’t believe everything needs to be followed word for word as it is. If you look at the Quran lots of the later verses contradict the earlier ones! This is because it is meant to be followed chronologically as things changed during Muhammad’s (pubh) lifetime. So why should we not update things during our lifetimes too?

I’m Sunni. Wouldn’t really consider myself part of any sect but technically it would be Shafi’i.

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John Dolic is in Australia too!

Hope you enjoy Authentic Neigong too!

I second this. These are all you need You can check out the threads on Flying Phoenix and Authentic Neigong here for more info!

Like @Earl Grey said, do them both at the same time. Since the next seminar by Rudi is in November you could start FP now and get a good routine going before beginning neigong.

Hey G, I’m also a FP practitioner. It doesn’t automatically form the LDT but it’s very beneficial in many ways. For forming and activating the LDT, I recommend doing Authentic Neigong by Rudi. You can check out the threads about it on this site or visit https://authenticneigong.com/ for more info. Jon

@Earl Grey might be able to help you with that question

Do at least 10 minutes but of course as long as possible is always better. Don’t worry about the jerking movements, keep as still as you can and eventually it will go away.

Hi Sasomi, I recommend first finding a good teacher. You should do your research here and see who will be best for you.

Welcome! Glad to see you are enjoying Flying Phoenix!

Completely safe and there’s no straining involved at all with any of the postures. It’s much more effective if you are totally relaxed in your body and mind. If anything it will make you less stressed.

That was really beautiful to read, I’m glad we got to discover this amazing system.

Been doing it every day since then (with one weekend off), not too much has changed since then, face still feels tight and no bags under eyes but still have a few wrinkles in my forehead and one gray hair in my beard! But I’ve been doing the basic MSW, haven’t learned the advanced MSW from Vol. 7 yet which are meant to be more powerful and bring drastic changes so will be excited to try that out!

Welcome! You will find lots of good information here!

Welcome! How do you find Flying Phoenix compared to the other systems?

Welcome!

Welcome! What do you want to learn?

Welcome!

Hi Sarah, I’m in the UK and do Flying Phoenix too. You should start by getting the videos off the Flying Phoenix website to learn from: http://www.taichimania.com/chikung_catalog.html I will send Sifu Terry’s email to you in a private message so you can contact him.

Ah, hopefully you find what you are looking for here!

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