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Cool, where is that interview?

Not sure about that. As an ethnic Chinese in America, I would be paying the American rate. And I kinda doubt a non-Chinese citizen of China would still have to pay the foreigner rate. I mean, one of WLP's own top students, Viktor Siao, is ethnically half-Russian. Also, as Baguakid said, if you can negotiate like a local (in Chinese), you can often get prices like a local. Of course, they will try to get as much as they can out of you. Since the Commie system does not provide enough for them, they must HUSTLE HARD outside of the system. But it's like how an animal can smell fear or strength. If they realize you are saavy, they will give you a better deal. The hardest haggler I met in Beijing was a Spanish guy who spoke enough Chinese to drive a hard-ass bargain. I do agree that it would be nice if they offered some different packages, especially for foreigners, that did not include various amenities - like translators, Taoist garb, etc. for those who don't want them. Maybe that is a suggestion you could bring up? Prince... - Great points. If you don't pay, the buck typically just gets passed down to another donor somewhere who does. Anyways, would be interested to hear about any cool Essenic techniques you learn.

Actually, the Chinese probably wished the US had a tiered pricing system based on average income - because then they would only pay 10% of whatever Americans pay here. Americans mainly use uniform pricing here because it actually works to their advantage 90% of the time. "Jesus" certainly charges. The Bible instructs Christians to tithe 10% of their income to the Church. And what do you get in return for that? Basically the same sermon every weekend and some social networking. But certainly no Gnostic or Essenic techniques. Mahayana Buddhism doesn't charge, but esoteric techniques in say, Dzogchen Buddhism, are not handed out easily or "freely." Just like how esoteric techniques in the Knights Templar or Rosicrucians aren't either. And again, the USA already does have different pricing for different races - see race-based affirmative action here. Are you saying that's not discrimination? Whereas the Chinese policy actually isn't race-based, it's nationality-based. All this said, I don't think it's "wrong" for foreigners to complain about high prices. Ask, and thou shalt often receive! However, whether it's high or not, foreigners are nonetheless paying the same relative price as local Chinese. And as far as how "fair" tiered pricing in general is, I guess it depends on how you look at it. But, it is also done here too. - For example, a friend recently went to a hospital and was billed ~$3500. Now, someone who qualifies for some type of indigent care status would only be required to pay $100 for the same services. In essence, those who can afford it are forced to subsidize those who can't at a ratio of 35X here. In fact, that's how most insurance works. Those who can end up paying more for those who can't. - Another female engineer grad recently got a ~$75K starting salary, which is about 50% above the norm. She is not particularly bright, but since women are so underrepresented in engineering, companies had a bidding war over her. - Many bars & clubs have "Ladies' Nights" where all women get in free. There are never "Men's Nights" for men anywhere. I can give many more examples of this here in the States. But if you are against variable pricing (as unfair discrimination), then you have much more fish to fry than just in China. I'm not entirely for or against it myself yet, so just saying...

Actually, the US already does all this with race-based affirmative action. If you apply for a scholarship or undergrad admission, YES, they will want to know: 1) Your race 2) Your household income Where if you are Black, Latino, Native American, sometimes female and/or poor, you will be more qualified for admission/scholarships.

Well, it would be outrageous to us, given that there are far more countries poorer than richer than us. So, we'd end up having to give all Chinese 90% discounts and Africans like 99% discounts, lol. And just a few rich Arabs aren't going to offset the majority of folks we'd have to give discounts to. Basically, if you are on the upper end of the price scale, you're better off using uniform pricing. If you're on the lower end, you're better off using tiered pricing. That said, we also use tiered pricing in our country - with welfare, scholarships, financial aid programs, qualified medical coverage, senior citizen discounts, etc - which all basically discount services for poor people. And, I even know of a therapist who charges higher rates for wealthy celebs/jock stars.

Well to put things in a more understandable perspective, the average annual salary in Beijing reached 44,715 yuan (US$6,545) in 2008.Which is approximately just 1/10 the average income in the US of $58,029. Believe me, the average Joe in China really does work his ass off for a mere pittance. BTW, most of those proceeds go to the organizers, and not Master Wang himself. In fact, rumor has it that when some people complained about the price of the textbooks or something at one of the seminars, I think he bought them some himself. From all accounts I've heard of him, he is truly a very kind, generous and accommodating man. I just don't think he gets himself too involved in the business and logistics side of these events. And I'm certainly not saying $4 Gs is cheap...or not worth a 10-day seminar with such a master. But, I'm not going to say the price differential is really disproportionate either, although it may certainly appear so at first glance. Because the sad fact is that they really do only make about 1/10 of what we do here. But I don't hear American importers complaining when they can buy products from China for 1/20-1/8 the cost there. Nor consumers who still get a fraction of those trickle-down savings. The fact is, Americans are already getting a discount and saving thousands a year by living a lifestyle based upon underpriced Chinese imports. That all said, it is definitely pushing the limits for my workshop budget, nonetheless.

I'm interested, what are they and how did you prove they work? Specifically, I'm looking for an EMF shield or neutralizer for computers. It's hard to keep much distance from them. Also, I would guess the flatscreens have lower EMFs than CRT monitors? And what if we turned the brightness down, would that help?

Excellent work, guys! Just a minor correction here though - taitai = specifically wife, not just a woman. Ergo, a Chinese wife is revered as a "great great." And interesting how jing is basically like seeds, with the youthful vigor of new sprouts. To me, this implies that whereas qi is generic and universal, jing is unique to each person and imbued with their personal ID. Similar to how blood is universal and thus transferable, but semen (containing one's unique DNA) is not. So, qi is more like a life-sustaining fluid, whereas jing contains one's encoded blueprint. Here's a small glossary of Chinese alchemical terminology (but only in pinyin). These are some other words we could try breaking down too.

Yes, they tastee like lychees...yummy! Didn't know they had all those great medicinal properties, though..

Right, well I think your "KAP" is really a modest misnomer, because your system really includes far more than just kundalini awakening. It actually includes not only the Indian chakral kundalini awakening, but also the Chinese microcosmic and macrocosmic orbit openings...and other assorted processes. And opening the chong mai, xiao zhoutian (小周天) & da zhoutian (大周天) are 3 of the main basic (not to be confused with "easy") components in Eastern alchemy. You open those channels and orbits alone, and you've already gone where few men have gone before... Basically, I think your KAP system is underbilled. It instructs you on how to do much more than just awaken your kundalini.

The KAP 1 course material has a glossary for every color phosphene seen during meditation. Violet to deep purple are good - indicating a high spirituality and royal leader of truth.

A real qigong master may not necessarily look fit (could be chubby), but they should be in radiant health. Remember, health =/= fitness, as they are not fully one & the same. An athlete can be unhealthy, and a "slouch" could be very healthy. What these masters should have are great complexions and look much younger than their age. And they may also have puffy, translucent hands due to being filled with qi.

So, how did you alleviate that? Did you have to choose between stopping training and stopping ejaculation? Also, I have a hunch that semen retention (after arousal) can lead to jing stagnation if your MCO is not opened (and it thus has nowhere to go). Which would then apply to the majority of us...especially if we are training to eventually open the MCO!

Well, I think the problem with taking such substances externally longterm is down-regulation of our own natural production via biofeedback. It's like if you started taking testosterone injections. Your own testosterone production would drop off and you might even produce more estrogen to compensate (leading to bitch tits). So, the more crutches you use, the weaker you become. Hence, I think it's better to maximize your own natural production of DMT by opening your pineal and sleeping in the dark (technically, you can just wear an eyemask at night to block any ambient light from your eyes).

Well, with drugs, I've only heard that it gave people temporary glimpses, but nothing lasting. As opposed to meditation, which is what leads to lasting changes. Also, Max has said that these drug-induced highs are using our lifeforce as fuel, so you are paying for them with reduced longevity.

Kundalini awakening is "simply" opening the chong mai. Which is certainly a very powerful transformative step and significant milestone - but far from the end all be all. It in itself is not enlightenment. There are still other pathways and centers to open and awaken.

Interesting, thanks for the explanation. What kinda "nutty" issues have you had, btw? Not trying to pry, but I want to try to avoid such pitfalls in my own practice (not MoPai, but possibly similar in that way). And know just how much ejaculation (if any) I can have while training? Now although I have been intellectually curious about MoPai, I've never been drawn to actually practice it. And may probably never. I think because it does seem to possess such potential for some serious self-injury. Well, I think it really helps to educate people about the specific risks...rather than just blind "fear-mongering" - even if based upon legitimate dangers. So, thanks a lot!

Nope, not that I could tell. Also, LMP hasn't have a rep (that I've heard of) for having potentially dangerous side effects. MoPai has had that (for whatever reason), so it's really no surprise. I dunno, I've known various people who can get really cold after energy work - but typically females. I guess this could be yin energy, although I don't think that necessarily means that spirits may get involved. Although, I'm not saying they couldn't, either. I really dunno, just speculating here...

I was recently warned by someone that MoPai is very dangerous without a master - and to advise friends not to pursue that path. It just may not be worth it, especially off on your own. I think due to the precarious level 3, in particular. I'm guessing levels 1 & 2 are pretty benign. This is not really new news, but I think many of the older intermediate students have gotten pretty ill now. So, it may be a bigger risk than people may have originally thought.

Actually, they still do it that way, lol... Hollywood always sticks an anachronistic White hero into an Asian flick out of cultural context whenever possible. See The Last Samurai. But at least Bruce Lee still got the last laugh over Kung Fu...as he personally went on to achieve timeless global success on his own terms. You can't keep a good man down. I don't think Carradine committed suicide, but I doubt he was purposely knocked off by some secret society, either. His exes have all testified years ago about how he enjoyed playing deviant & highly dangerous sex games. So, that was nothing new for him and he may have just eventually pushed his luck too far... Play with fire enough times, and eventually you will get burned. The occult origins of JPL and NASA are certainly interesting, though...

Taoist immortals actually leave nothing, it's more the Rainbow Bodies that leave hair & nails. I wonder if it might be because hair & nails are both composed of dead cells? So, only (or mainly) the living cells get transformed?

Wow, that's awesome! You should try to set a bench press record with that. My friend used to play a game as a kid where they'd stand around someone laying on their back and repeat, "Stiff as a board, light as a feather!" over and over until they could just lift them up with their extended fingers under them..

Cool principles. How do you DL it, though? I don't see a DL link on the site?

Max teaches such "grass-gliding." Although I don't think any Kunlun'rs have actually tested it out on any large scale. Just too easy to hop in a car these days instead.

pangomanam - Actually, I was quoting 11:33 on that...so you may want to ask him.