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Students are supposed to surpass their teachers. That is part of passing this knowledge on. Max tells us all we will surpass him (I can't imagine that reality) and he is happy about it. The challenge with keeping this kind of knowledge alive has been that in the past each teacher (out of fear) would keep a little piece for themselves until eventually everything of substance was gone, leaving empty ritual as the practice. Sounds like a good kid to me. I wouldn't worry too much. Just think of how amazing he could be.

As you see Kunlun is the root. It gives you a greater understanding of your qigong. Most of you will surpass your teachers in understanding and ability by practicing the root.

It is absurd to claim to be enlightened. As if there were a graduation from ignorance at any one point. The Tao is unknowable and it can't really be described in words, only experienced. I believe we have enlightening moments or experiences and it is the cumulation of insights into understanding the self can after a period of time be viewed as...boy I sure do like drinking cool, fresh water. It tastes so good and feels good too. I like it in these dark blue bottles. For some reason they always make the water taste cooler than clear bottles. I wonder why that is. Maybe the blue filters out some kind of energy from entering through the bottle. Not sure, but man it is goooOOOooood. Oh sorry, my A.D.D. kicked in. What was the hell was I saying? Anyway, it doesn't matter. If you are here you're learning. Don't trip on titles or levels of accomplishment because you will be humbled repeatedly.

Don't worry about what your legs are doing. There is no "correct" response other than what happens naturally (ie, with an empty mind). There is no improvement on the practice as it has been already reduced to its essence. Take the posture indicated to activate the energy and once activated, let gooooooo. Watch objectively as your does what it does to "self-correct" or reset itself. Don't look for bliss or specific movements. Everyone is different.

This is super funny.

Here is one for all of the burly types: Shudo Samurai traditions Any claims against people who are homosexual being capable of self-enlightenment are just bullshit. All the "phobes" will eventually need to reconsider their position as they move closer to the truth. Max says that us men can only get so far before we need the women to take us to the higher levels. It doesn't mean that you need to physically have sex with them to benefit. Take our seminars for instance, you have 3 men and 3 women moving through the group helping to open people up. someone may be more receptive to the male energy while others are more receptive to the female. It just comes down to what you need for balance. More agro guys like me need lots of female energy to hit the deep stuff in my heart. Historically I have been less receptive to Max's energy. His (like mine) is pretty yang.

In Kunlun dual cultivation (with a partner), it doesn't matter what the combination is. It could be male/male, female/female, or male/female. It is just energy that mixes beyond male and female. You don't even have to touch physically. You find the energy you need to balance. Spooky eh?

We have had many gay people in our seminars. Some would seem to have an advantage because they allow more of their feminine side to flow and Kunlun is all about the feminine energy. It really comes down to reconciling the male/female within and finding the balance. This is why Taoist men grew their hair long: to help balance their female nature. Women monks shave their heads to balance male.

I do it "cross legged" on the bed at night. I tuck one heel under the perineum and let the other foot rest against my other leg. This performs a chi-lock to keep the energy in the body. Heels down helps turn the energy off. Mentally saying "slow down" helps you as well. Just take it easy and don't worry about it too much. The energy will go where it is needed. Just let it do its thing. Allow as much as you can stand and then cool down. This goes for all discomfort. You body knows what to do. It will contort and stretch and twist at times, depending on what you need.

We is all just colors of the rainbow. Seriously though, Max would say that it is all just sharing energy, and I agree. It doesn't matter what the combo is. We in the West have some real barriers with that one and could all use an internal catharsis. Too many people get hurt over stuff like this when it truly is nobody's business. Do you really care what I eat for dinner? Does it affect your life in any way? It is the same with sex. Who gives a sh*t? Be happy.

Gross.

I know. I apologize for the venom. My remarks today didn't really sit well with me either. I could actually feel from your perspective how they affected you if that makes any sense. I try to be as helpful and patient as I can here but I am who I am and I will not feign piety. There are a few of your remarks that I have issue with because they are outright false and slanderous. I am far from perfect as I am reminded daily in the presence of those whose hearts have been opened. I humbly and honestly work toward greater understanding. I am opening up to new realities and new abilities are revealing themselves. This is not a linear process. Undertaking internal alchemical practices that work, is actually a pretty crazy idea if you think about it. You are changing your body. A process that is not always easy. Sometimes it can be excruciating other times it can be blissful. It is much different than people think. Most of the time it is uncomfortable. That is the reality. The point of all of this is that given the right circumstances you can learn about deeper levels of nasty that you hold. Full moon is a good trigger. I too seek peace. Peace.

If you have read the forward to our book you will see that I started doing Kunlun standing. It is good to go into from doing holding the ball posture or 5 elements. Just make sure you have plenty of room around yourself. Standing "Kunlun 5 elements" is pretty cool too. Lots of movement. I'll ask Max if he wants to teach that too.

Thanks for all of the good support guys. We have met so many good people during this experiment in teaching at these seminars that I have to keep in mind that it is perhaps one person in a thousand that has a problem with us. When you actually think about what my friend Max is doing for people it is quite incredible. We have had suicide cases turn around in one day after being "called" to our seminars. We have seen cancer victims cured over night. One kid in Hawaii had a hole in his heart and some faulty valves but after ONE class it healed. These are just a few recent examples. There are HUNDREDS of stories like this. It is incredible. The fact that someone has come here to provide us with the means to effectively transcend our own misery is mind blowing, because it is true and real. I hope this helps you all understand my intense loyalty to this man and my drive to keep him from retiring from teaching. The world needs him and I will continue to do everything in my power to promote his work. P.S. Happy birthday Max (Oct. 26th) thanks for not checking out at 43.

Sure. Kunlun is the energy that fuels Tai Chi.

I'll say this: Max will teach you things one way one day, and the opposite the next. It is to keep you formless and unattached. He changes the "correct" way of doing things all the time to get you to understand the essence of what you are doing. This is the way he was taught. Cross hands left over right or right over left, etc. It doesn't really matter in this case. Once you activate and let go your body knows what to do. Sometimes the details are important other times they are not.

Just go clockwise from the beginning or side to side. After you really get into it and let go, your body will assume the correct movements and postures for your situation. This is formless form.

I personally don't need any info beyond what we have in the book, but I will try to beef things up if that is what people want. I appreciate all input and I know that Trunk has some excellent info on the subject.

We are currently rewriting the book. We will be adding new practices such as the standing five-elements and spirit travel methods. We will also address many issues that need clarity. Any lack of information is my fault and it is my responsibility to make sure that we present as much information as is necessary.

Nootropics are goooood. Max had me taking some at one point and I subsequently whooped my girlfriend's booty in Scrabble. I really smoked her (and she is very good). She tried to hide them after that. No worries there mate. We believe in mixing the best of both modern science and tradition. White powder gold, nootropics, 5-HTP etc. Max is considering teaching an herb class at some point so we are looking to see if people would be interested. He met a really great Chinese herbalist named Hank who is interested in making something happen. Kunlun is the downward flow. You may feel the sensation of energy rising but it is in reception of the cooling downward flow. Spiraling clockwise will help bring the energy from above. Counter-clockwise will raise it.

To bring your focus to the lower dan tien at the conclusion of practice brings the energy down. We will clarify this whole topic in the new version of the book. We will also include many new teachings such as the standing five elements and the method for spirit travel.

Understood. Accurate information is important. Opinion is fine but speaking as an authority when you are not, is unacceptable.

Standing practice, Kunlun, Red Phoenix. All you need. New avatar is from my favorite artist: Huang Gang. He is incredible.

Just keeping you in check there buddy.

Always go gentle with this process. Never force. Most of the work done when "in-jaculating" should be muscular. The application of the pressure with the fingers should only be a back-up to the internal method. Bringing yourself to the point of contractions (just prior to ejaculating) draw all of the muscles and energy back, starting from the tip of the penis, up into your body and up the spine to the heart with ten sips of air. It is important to never rely on your fingers (damming the flow of semen) to prevent ejaculation. Do the work internally. If you can't, it is better to just let it out.