RobB
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Local can mean something quite specific in physics when related to a frame of reference. Perhaps he means 'local' with reference to time as this page explains 'local' in reference to space http://www.kwon3d.com/theory/transform/refrm.html
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I sit on a chair.
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I'm having a bit of a spring clean so my diet is pretty basic at the moment. Tonight was some peppered belly pork, roasted in the oven for about 40mins until crispy around the edges then chopped up on a pile of broccoli and cabbage. Yesterday was a standard - chicken in broth. About 1/2 litre of chicken stock, flavoured with garlic, ginger, some sort of dried mushrooms I have in the cupboard and a pinch of wakame. Stick a chicken breast in to poach then vegetables that you have to hand. Last night was some mushrooms and choi sum. I think there might have been broccoli again. Works well with salmon and prawns instead of the chicken. Day before that was a fry up of onion, cooked brussel sprouts, mushrooms and chorizo. There are worse diets!
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So, where do you Bums perch your...bums... during your practice?
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What are your tradition's safeguards against self-delusion or being deluded by others?
RobB replied to Wilhelm's topic in General Discussion
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One of the issues for Government of any mass-medication programme is that a non-zero percentage of people will have an adverse reaction. It's a cost-benefit decision. I wasn't happy about the proposed UK approach to Swine flu vaccine as I didn't think the flu risk was clear. I'm OK with the idea of mass vaccination for COVID.
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I like the suggestion above about trying a change of practice to one that focusses on the breath. This would couple an attention-boosting practice with observation of physical sensation rather than mental process - which may be useful. As a side effect your breath may lengthen and relax, releasing physical tension and increasing oxygenation (more Qi!).
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https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/daoism-religion/ Stanford University Encyclopedia of Philosophy Table of contents: 1. Early Daoist Texts 1.1 Laozi and the Daode jing 1.2 Zhuangzi 2. Origins of Daoist Religion 2.1 Exorcism and âShamanismâ 2.2 âFar Roamingâ 2.3 The Fangshi, or Masters of the Methods 2.4 Huang-Lao Daoism 2.5 The Divinization of Laozi 3. Main Schools and Lineages 3.1 Tianshi dao 3.2 The âSouthern Traditionâ 3.3 Shangqing and Lingbao 3.4 The âThree Cavernsâ 3.5 Tang and Five Dynasties 3.6 New Lineages in the Song Dynasty 3.7 Quanzhen 4. Dao and Cosmos 4.1 The Dao and the âTen Thousand Thingsâ 4.2 Essence, Breath, Spirit 4.3 Cosmogony 4.4 Cosmology 5. Gods and Rituals 5.1 Daoist Heavens 5.2 The Pantheon 5.3 The Function of Writing 5.4 Rituals 6. Soteriology 6.1 The Immortals 6.2 âFeigning Deathâ 6.3 Re-Generation in Life 7. Views of the Human Body 7.1 Terminology 7.2 Models of âSymbolic Bodyâ 7.3 Main Components and Loci 8. âNourishing Lifeâ 8.1 Practices 8.2 Criticism 9. Meditation 9.1 Inner Gods 9.2 The One and the Three Ones 9.3 âPacing the Celestial Netâ 9.4. Contemplation 10. The External and the Internal Elixirs 10.1 Waidan or External Alchemy 10.2 Alchemy and Cosmology 10.3 Neidan or Internal Alchemy Bibliography Academic Tools Other Internet Resources
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I'm sure you're right. Very much a beginner's definition but, that's where I am! đ
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Andrew Nugent-Head had a great video, about two hours long, on the meaning of Qi. Most of it was him reading out the definitions of the different types from the dictionary. For some reason, the fact that he mentioned several relating to the aviation industry has stuck with me :-). @Desmonddf's post seems spot on to me. It's a multi-use Chinese word entirely dependent on context. In our school, and in the context of practice, we start by equating 'qi' to 'vitality' and go from there...
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Best herbs for constipation? Currently looking at triphala
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You could try prunes. minimum 4 per day. Give it a couple of weeks and see if that helps. -
Oh well - that's me screwed then!
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Might also be worth mentioning that some things may not be openly explained because there is value in the individual discovering them for themselves. This can also prevent projection or imagination getting in the way.
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I suppose the answer is 'by some people'. I've been very lucky to have encountered a couple of people who have been very experienced and very open. So that does happen - even to terrible students, like myself. As others have said - it's all out there these days. As one of my teachers said - and he may have been quoting one of his teachers - 'the secrets protect themselves'.
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Sounds cool. My sitting practice has certainly led to some deep relaxations/releases in areas when I was absolutely blind to the tension or holding. It's not what I'm trying to do though so one of my challenges is not following those processes - which seems to be sort of the opposite you are talking about here. I can see that it could have value though - and could be fascinating. If only there was more time...
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Pandemic Panic - Transcending the Fear
RobB replied to Michael Sternbach's topic in General Discussion
Yup. Portugal currently 37th on the deaths/million pop charts. UK is 10th but still holding strong against the USA at number 11. -
Pandemic Panic - Transcending the Fear
RobB replied to Michael Sternbach's topic in General Discussion
What? The Worldometer that puts Sweden in the no 25 position for COVID-19 deaths per million inhabitants? That's 25th out of 220 countries. I'm not sure those stats mean what you think they mean. Also - that other post you made, earlier - that's not a picture of the Danish health minister. Merry Xmas though - you do you! -
Pandemic Panic - Transcending the Fear
RobB replied to Michael Sternbach's topic in General Discussion
I'm married to a Swede and we did a runner to Sweden (from the UK) for 7 weeks (late June though to beginning of August) earlier this year. The Swedes are subject to their own beliefs - that they are exceptional and shouldn't have to put up with any incovenience or discomfort. Turns out nature doesn't care about their beliefs. -
Pandemic Panic - Transcending the Fear
RobB replied to Michael Sternbach's topic in General Discussion
https://www.reuters.com/article/health-coronavirus-sweden-hospitals/we-need-help-says-stockholm-healthcare-chief-as-covid-fills-intensive-care-wards-idUKKBN28J256 -
Is this an imperative? Sort of like a reverse 'Avengers Assemble'?
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Yeah, I am about 18 months into a 'proper' daily practice and, although I don't share your specific tingly experiences, the more general 'positive' effects sound familiar. It's transformed the normal for the better.
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Hi @Taomeow - just wanted to say thanks for sharing this - I've not had a chance to study any of this material as yet but, for me, this knowledge seems to be where the Daoists shine - the OG village wisdom. Thanks again!
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Interesting correlation between God and light in major world religions
RobB replied to Ajay0's topic in General Discussion
This is a good listen:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/seeking-the-luminous-in-an-age-of-manufactured-light/id1465445746?i=1000498666046 -
I would also note that some people will seek 'alternative' approaches because the conventional approaches point to truths, or remedies, they'd rather avoid. Not that this is necessarily the case here.
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Hi Alex, As we have you here...:-) Many of the Daobums may not know of your long years of researching and publishing works on cultivation and martial arts. Labours of love and the inspiration for many - like Gerard and myself. Deep immersion in meditation practices as well as Chinese internal martial arts and much more. You mention 'martial cultivation' - potentially paradoxical. Serge Augier has talked about martial arts being a 'Royal road' to cultivation. What does martial cultivation mean to you? How can the pursuit of martial skill contribute to the cultivation of the human being? Cheers Rob
