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Master Hsuan Hua very clearly explains what a yang body is in this video: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw3ihxTZNTI&...feature=related

25. It. comes into being equipped with a form, and as long as it retains a form it endures. Having a form, it feeds and grows big. But if you investigate it this evil spirit, which ,has no form of its own relinquishes its grip on form and takes to flight. At the risk of throwing more ignorance into the discussion by including my 'take' on the quote, i hesitantly suggest................. The body has a form determined by causes/conditions/karma/thought. The form is determined by the minds' particular attatchments to ideas, desires etc. Based on this approach, a body ensues as a manifestation of the mind, comprised of 5 elements, and it endures (in one lifetime) as long as the 5 elements are retained in their particular format. But if we investigate the body by examining the component parts and find their actual source of origin, we find that the component parts have no substantial, independent existence outside of the 'Self' or Buddha Nature. Therefore, it "has no form of its own" It came about according to our false thought, desire and karma. Searching but never finding if our search is focused on the objects and thoughts ie form, or maybe our search just hasn't gone deep enough yet? I wonder? I agree Steve, and i also think that the term is used in reference to the body because it is a 'gross', impermanent, everchanging, unstable manifestaion. It is attatchment to this that causes so much suffering, greed, selfishness etc. So, maybe it it refered to as evil because as long as we steadfastly and exclusively identify with it, we will inevitably experience suffering and also cause suffering for others? Steve, your comments , as well as these 40 verses remind me very much about the Shurangama Sutra which im currently reading with explanation by Master Hua. The theme is so similar it's amazing.

Nice Scotty, I like this to help clarify things as well: http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw3ihxTZNTI

On the surface, the weather changes, physical health fluctuates, economics ebb & flow................in this world of manifestation, is there anything which is not unstable? Oh Stig, EXACTLY Excellent mate !!

(I) grow wheat & barley grass and juice it. grow & have centella asiatica (aka gotu kola) 2 leaves per day have emblica officinals as well - also known amalaki fruit very small amount of shilajeet (it's best from a trusted and honest supplier - the capsulated stuff is mostly filler) triphala is quite good as it simultaneously nourishes and gently removes any accumulated waste. it is comprised of three myrobalan fruits (that which is often depicted in the hand of Medicine Buddha)

The intention here as i understand it is not about deriding abilities per se. It is the potential mis-use of abilities, the potential harm caused by abilities, the potential ego inflation and boasting because of abilities that is to be identified, discouraged and eliminated from a proposed group gathering. Maybe one way of determining if ones abilities are acceptable [in a gathering] would be to identify what their intent is. My guess is that a good ability involves being able to: (but not limited to) - assist in healing (with anothers' request & consent), - articulate and explain important teachings and virtues in a clear and understandable way - help eliminate impediments to learning - identify an individuals' potential and then offer suggested methods best suited for their cultivation if and when requested by the individual - to demonstrate and inspire co-operative, friendly and sincere conduct.

haha that's funny Dan because i searched 'tea' and the same ting happened, so i entered 'teas', and then walla, there it was

My choices: - Ti Kuan Yin. - Tulsi (3 types in one) from 'organic India' I like these teas with or without some fresh ginger.

How about conducting it somewhere neutral and really far away, say, Australia?

This is by no menas a shot at Li Jong, but if you look at the title of this thread says 'secrets of the universe' When we see the word secrets, it can make our eyes widen and our ears prick up. When something is described as a 'secret' it can seem so alluring, hinting of something special and exclusive..........and who knows, there are probably many secrets to the universe that we do not know yet. But we humans seem to so quickly forget that which is not secret, but is nonetheless too often ignored: The foundation of our demenour that is so important, such as how to conduct ourselves according to virtue, eqanimity, compassion, patience. To smile to a stranger, let someone in during busy traffic etc.......... Also to rid our minds of anger, bitterness resentment. Maybe we don't succeed in this regard everyday, but it's always good to try. A Sramana asked the Buddha: "By what method can we attain the knowledge of how to put a stop to life (in the phenomental sphere) and come in contact with the Way?" The Buddha answered: "By purifying the mind preserving the will (to struggle onwards) you can come in contact with the Way just as, when a mirror is wiped, the dust falls off and the brightness remains. By eliminating desires and seeking for nothing (else) you should be able to put a stop to life (in the phenomenal sphere)". Maybe a one of the best secrets is to first do our best to become good people. I dunno, i'm just guessing.

oooh, this might seem off-topic, but maybe someone will see the relevance to what is being discussed here..................... i remember something my Sifu told us once: His mother was a kind and caring person. She was the type of person that, if she saw a bannana skin on the footpath, she would pick it up and put it in the bin, just on the off chance that someone might have otherwise slipped on it and injured themself. She would often do these seemingly insignificant things- gestures of anonimous kindess without drawng any attention to herself. when i heard this story (and there is more to it), a great yet gentle profundity became apparent.................

Buddahood is attatched to nothing, so with real understanding, there's no exploitation, no thoughts that admire this or that whether it be form or emptiness. Just remember that some the teachings of Buddhism arise because of people and their unconciousness. The teachings are made for us - just like medicine is made for a sick person. People sometimes confuse expedient means (techniques, practices,methods) and become fixated and attatched to them. Expedient means are used to strip away the habitual layers of conditioning that we have become identified with. With the dropping of the conditioning, the expedient is appreciated and understood for the purpose it served. Everyone is at a differnt stage in terms of there depth of unconcious conditioning compared to their: actual wisdom or understanding, greed or compassion, anger or patience........so for some peole, expedients of different sorts are needed and to different degrees. These types of things were also disscussed some time ago on this forum in the thread 'non-dualism and the need for practice'.

Thanks for the heads up and important info Xienkula1

a few others for the list- for systemic and local golden staph infections, golden seal - hydrastis canadensis is unsurpassed. this has been my experiencea and that of some friends as well. oxygen is good as well for infections (i use 'cellfood') banlangen for fever, sore throat & viruses etc.

Hi Gerry. Your question reminded me of one of my experinces. From skateboarding all through my teens, i fell and wacked my cocyx too many times than i can remember. After a few qigong treatments from Master Xinaglintao, one day i felt this hot, burning sensation in my perenium & my nuts were also on fire. I couldn't sit without pain & it went on for about a week. So the following week after the treatment when i went back to his place for a class/lesson, i told him about the pain. He said (i'm paraphrasing now) that he had previously dredged out some bad qi from that lower lumbar & cocyx, geting more out with each treament. The intenses burning that i felt was some of the 'bad' or 'hot' qi which had been inside the cocyx for a long time. So the pain was from the bad qi dumping & released and the nerves re-activating in that area. Then he just gave a qi massage to the area, brushed the bad qi away and said "sit down now and see how it feels". It was instantly better - no pain at all. Then he showed me some daoyin to do specifically for that area to maintain qi flow etc. So im guessing that (based on my experience) if there is stored trauma in your shoulder area, that a treatment may have awakened it and caused the re-experiencing of the pain. If that's the case, follow up treatments might be needed to complete the clearing process. Master Tao said that it is common for some sicknesses or injuries to feel worse as the treament process commences as (if it is effective), it can release the 'bad qi' from the site.

Very nicely put Jakara, and i agree with you. It is best to first at least assume that The Genuine Article is actually genuine and thereby deserving of more simple worded and easily understood advice. In which case, if i may attempt to do so, i would say to him: If you are genuine and willing to learn from highly accomplished teaschers, then first be very patient. Teachers of the sort you ask are not always easy to come by. But with patience and sincerity on your part, they can be found. I know it is a clique, but there is truth to the saying that 'when the student is ready, the master appears'. This is why determination, sincerity and patience on our part is important. In terms of online sources, for Taoism in it's most generic form, a copy of the Tao Te Ching could be read. I also like the Hua Hu Ching (available on amazon) In regard to Buddhism, for me, the venerable master Hsuan Hua is absolutely amazing for many reasons, not the least of which is his articulate and and illistrative explanation of the teachings and practices of Buddhism. some onlie resources are here: http://www.drba.org/online/audio/sutra_index.asp.html http://www.siddham.org/yuan_english/teachi...g_hsuanhua.html http://www.dharmasite.net/Dharmawheel.htm#17 hope this is of some use.

I wear a Medicine Buddha pendant. http://www.anjian.com.au/productpages/pendants/op057.html

this is a treasure, great sugestion Trunk some related background here .............. http://www.dhagpo-kagyu.org/anglais/scienc...ra_shangpa1.htm

I've always preffered to see the similarities that taoism has with other schools, not to exclude, contrast and make distinctions. So here's some similarities in regard to virtue & kindness and the 3 treasures. VIRTUE Taoism: "The sage has no set mind, He regards the wish of the people as his own wish. He is kind to the kind, he is also kind to the unkind. This is the true virtue of kindness. The saint trusts those who are trustworthy. He also trusts those who are not trustworthy. This is the true virtue of trust". - Lao Tzu, TTC Buddha: "Put away all hindrances, let your mind full of love pervade one quarter of the world, and so too the second quarter, and so the third, and so the fourth. And thus the whole wide world, above, below, around and everywhere , altogther continue to pervade with love-filled thought, abounding, sublime, beyond measure, free from hatred and ill-will." - Buddha, Digha Nikaya THE 3 TREASURES Most are aware that taosim calls them jing, qi, shen. And the purpose of our practice is to treasure them -cultivate, nurture & refine thim in order to return to oneness with the Tao. That's Taoist terminology. Buddhist terminology in this regard is very similar: "What are your treasures? They are your very own Treasury of the Tathagata. If you want to regain your Treasury of the Tathagata, you first have to protect your essence, energy, and spirit." - Hsuan Hua .........these examples show that there is similarity on important principles

Cat, James, Seth, Durkhrod, Steve, i had to say all your names, coz the sincerity of these responses is very nice, so genuine - great to read truly, thanks for sharing. ........ for me, it's (this is woefully inadequate, but I'll try).......... Medicine Buddha Bhaisajya Guru Vaidurya Prabha. Amazing vows, deep wish and willingness to assist any sentient being in distress and to guide them on the path of Bodhi. The first time i heard the Dharani of Medince Master Buddha, though i had no understanding of the words, nor was i expecting anything for that matter, but words cannot describe the wonder that flooded through. Namo Bhaisajya Guru Vaidurya Prabha Guan Shi Yin Pusa (Avalokitesvara) Vows of such unlimited compassion for all beings (eg. not to rest untill all have entered Nirvana) First time i heard of this vow i cried and cried. Guan Yin's mantras are amazinglly powerful, (great compassion dharani, 6 syllable mantra) full of a gentle but profound power that speaks to the inherent heart or 'knowing'. The messages, or 'reminders' that come from Guan Yin are truly wonderful. This is very difficult to put in words. I humbly put my heart at the feet of Guan Yin. Guan Yin tells us that kindness is great indeed. Amitabha Buddha The 48 vows & to have created a land for cultivation, free of distractions & distress. And that for anyone who sincerly recites his name may be reborn there is simply wonderful to me, the epitome of kindness. Shakyamuni Buddha To have taught according to the capacity & understanding of every person is amazing inspiring......the fundamental teacher. Namo namo, namo. Earth store Bodihsattva Vows of sublime compassion that never cease to amaze me. For example: http://www.avatamsakavihara.org/earthStoreAssemblyEN.php Master Hsuan Hua met him in a dream which was very nice and very profound. his commentaries on the sutras and selfless service to help us understand are inspiring. I could never give this man enough thanks. Master Xianglintao Qigong master...........amazing person - teacher, healer, sifu etc etc. I don't talk about personal experience on a forum, so i won't say exactly what he's done for me,.........but Master Tao has done SO much, in so many ways. Master Feng. Qigong and Feng Shui Master. Has a very powerful teaching. His advice, assistance & teachings are invaluable to me. Hope this was'nt too long. There is much more that could be said in terms of experiences from & with these masters, but that's not as important as the underlying message that they deliver. That is to wash clean all the distortions from our minds and return to purity and to have kindness & compassion for all beings. And, i don't know why, but i don't like to refer to the term transmission, but it certainly applies in many of the above teachers/masters & gurus i am humbly thankful, and honest about this with gratitude to all of the above mentioned Thanks & bows.

You can ask Master Tao. Also, Master Feng also does consultations. Master Hsuan Hua said that to have a copy of the Sutra of Medicine Buddha, read it, offer respects it, and have it in a special position is very good for a house.

Though 'magic' might not be the right word, there is wonderful healing and harmonising energy in the dharani of Medicine Buddha. It is very efficacious if recited with sincerity. here are some audio references: this one has the Dharani in 2 melodious easy listening versions, and an explanation/description of Medicine Buddha - Bhaisajya Guru Vaidurya Prabha http://www.invibes.net/2007/07/09/medicinebuddhamantra/ this one is a sweet vocal rendition of the Dharani by Imee Ooi http://www.immmusic.com/product/eng/1020.htm May all beings be well.

This amazing dharani is good to recite everyday. Homage to the greatly wise and compassionate Avalokitesvara noble & inconcievably virtuous. BTW, Durkhord, do you have an audio source of the dharani in sanskrit (as above). I've only ever come accross the audio in mandarin. I much prefer sanskrit.

It is recorded in the Sutras that sharira are gained through being permeated by the cultivation of precepts, samadhi, and wisdom. They are very rare and serve as supreme fields of blessings. The Sutra of Golden Light says, "Sharira are what is important in the merit and virtue of cultivating the Six Paramitas." Therefore, the appearance of sharira after cremation proves that the cultivator has considerable attainment in precepts, samadhi, and wisdom. The Venerable Master Hua's sharira (relics after cremation) include teeth sharira. More than four thousand sharira seeds and several hundred sharira clusters have been counted. The sharira are white, light yellow, green, blue, black, and other colors. Some of the sharira which are formed on the bones gleam like green jade; they are particularly rare. One of the Venerable Master's disciples, moved by the sight of the Master's teeth sharira, said, "In his life, the Venerable Master lectured on the Sutras and spoke Dharma in several tens of thousands of assemblies. No wonder his cremation yielded teeth relics!" Another disciple commented, "The Venerable Master only spoke true and actual words. That's why his teeth have become relics after cremation." Source, with pictures: http://www.advite.com/sf/life/life10-9.html