lifeforce
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Many moons ago I once had a qigong and taiji teacher who was also a 6th Dan taekwondo and hapkido instructor. He was Korean and very, very good. CD, your logic is flawed and bizarre. Not only in this thread, but many others.
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Question: Who I don't want to be my teacher ? Answer: ChiDragon
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Energy work
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Why would you be surprised ? There are probably many thousands of Zen folks who don't even know what qigong is, let alone practice it.
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What if you practice zazen AND qigong such as I do ?
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'The more you speak and ponder, The less you concur with the Way. Cease all talking and pondering, And there is nowhere you cannot reach' -Sengcan
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When Priest Yaoshan was sitting in meditation a monk asked, ”What do you think about, sitting in steadfast composure?” Yaoshan said, “I think not thinking.” The monk said, “How do you think not thinking?” Yaoshan said, “Non-thinking.”
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In zazen, there is no focus on the breath, only in keeping the posture and quieting the mind. If you are 'observing', you're creating more mind-chatter.
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Zazen, to me, as well as being a Zen (non)practice, is quintessential wu-wei. It compliments Daoist philosophy so well. I can think of no better way for a cultivator of the Dao to practice.
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The source of tension and why high level teachings are necessary
lifeforce replied to johndoe2012's topic in General Discussion
What is a 'high level' teaching ? What is a 'low or mid level' teaching ? Remember, what works for some, doesn't always work for all. We have to find our own way, often with many disappointments. To me, the highest teaching is the path of the bodhisattva and probably the most difficult. -
To send you the link for the mp3 download. Plus, SFQ send you lots of free stuff throughout the year if you subscribe free of charge to their newsletter.
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http://www.springforestqigong.com/index.php/a-prayer-for-all-living-beings
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Interdependent Totality in Buddhadharma
lifeforce replied to Simple_Jack's topic in Buddhist Textual Studies
I've listened to a couple of these talks and they are really good. Thanks for posting this link. -
Interesting. So basically it's the energetic vibration of the sound, rather than the sound itself which heals ?
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Hi manitou. I came across this post : http://thetaobums.com/topic/27213-complete-reality-section/?p=431999 which may be relevant to your study of the Avatamsaka. On reading your posts, as well as those by adept, deci belle etc etc, I think I might have to delve into this sutra.
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I've had two hernia's 15 years apart on different sides which were both repaired by surgery. The first one was conventional cut open at the pubic area, the second was a keyhole operation. Both with mesh fitted to strengthen the muscle. Even though the keyhole has a quicker recovery, I found that long term I've had more problems with the keyhole. Pain when pressing on parts of my stomach etc. As FT rightly says, you have to be really careful what you do in future to not risk another tear.
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Hi Gerard. My views on Wang Liping have been well documented on these forums. I'm not in the slightest interested thank you. This is a thread on dawg's experiences and I don't wish to derail it.
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This thread is possibly one of the best things I've ever read here at Taobums. Dawg, you are an inspiration. I only hope many others are also benefitting from your wisdom. Thank you.
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Tips for Opening Meridians in the Shoulders ?
lifeforce replied to Sebastian's topic in General Discussion
In the system I practice, xing yi nei gong, the first four exercises of the set focus on the shoulders. It gives a nice warm, loose feeling which continues throughout the set. -
Anyone notice a change of taste after Qigong?
lifeforce replied to The Tao Of Alex's topic in General Discussion
My sense of smell, since practising neigong, has become ultra sensitive. I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse though ha ha. -
If you stop practicing, will you slowly become reconditioned?
lifeforce replied to woodcarver's topic in Daoist Discussion
Before enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment, chop wood, carry water. -
Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj and his approach to Advaita Vedanta
lifeforce replied to stefos's topic in Hindu Textual Studies
Teacher's, guru's, authority figures etc, are not needed for self-inquiry. The words of these enlightened people are enough to turn the mind. -
'Who' is having these thoughts ?
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http://www.pumphreys-coffee.co.uk/products/tea/filter/taiwan/ My local tea supplier. I also buy from oriental supermarkets in the area, they always have a good selection.