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Hey Scotty, Just to answer to the heart of your line of query- nothing in the realm of samsara can satisfy us. All phenomena in samsara is impermanent and thus cannot be depended upon. Which is why many people practice to cut the defilements in the hearts that form more attachments to bind us to this impermanent existance. Impermance is impermanent as well, if you practice the right way. From my point of view, englightenment is to purify the heart and cleanse the mind of attachments. Nothing to do with feeling sexually powerful or filled with Chi which many here attribute to an enlightened being. All the best with your practice!

Good advice. You should follow it. mouse

Well, I've seen some really funky things and yes, dragging students on the floor with his "shen" was one of the things I have seen. His daoyin exercises helped me at a time when I needed it due to ill health and he gave me some general advice on cultivation from his taoist perspective. As far as demonstrations go, I have not personally felt any of the effects so I cannot comment on them. However, I have seen some very impressive demonstratios during my time there. I left cause I know that the system was not being taught. I find it a pity when he has 8-10 year students who devote time on a weekly basis to train and are pretty devoted to him but have no skill to speak of. Perhaps he does have something there but I found the goals and outcomes of his practice did not align with my own practice. As your friend spent 5 whole years doing the training, he would be in a better position to tell you what the benefits are if any. Not exactly sure what you are after with your queries but if you are more specific I will answer to the best of my experience there. mouse

Yep. Spent some time there. What about him?

Hi Santi, Just out of curiosity, what do you see for the aura when you see a photograph of an arahant? mouse

Do you mean you have no experience with the forest tradition directly? (regarding you sitting in seclusion) I am not familiar with the Tibetans (here I am assuming you mean tibetan monks) but the some activities listed break the monk precepts on no uncertain terms. I find that there are occasions to spread the dhamma (when it is being sought after) and occasions to not speak. Reason being, often by speaking the truth, we can turn many away when the time is not ripe. No seed is planted and we provide more obscuration despite the good intentions. I wish you well on your path.

I wonder how much time you have spent with the forest tradition to make such definitive comments. I have found many of your wide sweeping statements quite contrary with my experiences.

Whats this about forest monks just enjoying baking and not eating? Can you clarify?

Check out the 2nd last one. Pretty deadly on all accounts eh? Not very compassionate for the ghosts.

For those interested in the flavour of huang style Taiji Push hands seminar - New Video below Enjoy, mouse

Looks more like a stylised garuda.

Hi Mal, You might want to do up another name. Meng Lan is more suited for females. mouse

How true.

Of course siddhis can be cultivated without spiritual/morality as a guide. Is merely concentration practice. mouse

Hey Andy, Trust all is well with you. Am planning to drop by during that period and stay for a week as well to get some training in. Hope I can still get a spot at the time I can confirm. mouse

Not trying to stir the pot here but: Why should it matter if a Taoist or a Buddhist or a Christian or "chinese folk" etc described a particular plane of existence? So long as one has not the ability to access these realms, it doesn't matter who says what because it will always just be words. mouse

Burning off karma can be done. But since there is no beginning and no end, you can't possibly finish. Only way is to uproot all defilements from the heart be liberated, wait for the physical body to die. No more rebirth - liberation. mouse

If you let us know where you lived, the Taobums here may be able to point you to a good teacher close to you to get started. IMHO, directing energy is just really down to the level of concentration. Plus, what is the rationale for you to want to direct energy around your body. If you let us know the purpose, someone here may point you in the right direction. mouse

Nice thick tree trunk thighs. Nice work.

Relaxing the spine open and physically tucking the tailbone through active relaxation is a very fine line. Only way to find out if you are doing it properly is to get someone to push on you. If you can neutralise into the ground by yielding into the body's soft tissues and create the line to empty out the jin, then you're doing it right. No amount of self posturing and looking in the mirror will tell you better than having a force land on you. If it is not tucked enough, the kink will bounce you out. If not relaxed, the tension will bounce. Makes me wonder how good some people are to be able to do their form so quickly. For me, I HAVE to go so slow as every minute transition in the form has gaps and hollows that needs to be refined. mouse

DarkMind, I think the piece of jade had a clear coat on it before like a laminate which is now flaking off. Reason why I say that is because the "crystalisation" is only present at edges. mouse

Taoist81, I did ask him to ask Dr Lin about his condition if you read my post. Kidney Yin or Yang deficiency? Weak Kidney = poor sexual function as well. Baldness is another outward manifestation. I suggested he seeked advice and gave him cautionary warnings about mixing alcohol with medicine/supplements especially if he has heart conditions. (I wasn't sure) Maybe you should clarify with him further rather than tell him that all is normal. mouse

Excessive is not questionable when he soaks his pants. Same for being bald at 29. Excessive DHT burns out the hair follicles. Normal for some maybe... but I don't see that as normal... again, thats all relative. mouse

mikaelz, He doesn't pay me anything... Just written an honest answer regarding his queries/condition. Not sure where your fishy smell stems from. mouse

Sorry. Not normal. Excessive precum is probably due to low 5-htp in the brain from over ejaculation/sexual exhaustion. Try visiting Dr Lin's website and send him an email. From what I can see, he knows his stuff. I know friends who have had very good recovery from many serious conditions before by taking his stuff. His 5htp supplements are good too. Beware though. If you take his supplements, please do not drink alcohol. And do let him know if you have any heart conditions or high blood pressure issues and he can reccomend a more suitable dosage. For me and from what I think is normal, precum should not be more than 1 drop and this is only after heavy sex. Hope this isn't too graphic. Good luck.