RiverSnake

You should make a new thread for this topic.

Wow, that chick gives off a creepster vibe.

This whole thread seems pretty silly when there are tons of great teachers who post on this very forum. 1. Santiago 2. Ya Mu 3. Michael Denney 4. Shaktimama 5. Jenny Lamb 6. Hundun and all the other systems of Chi-Gung that are posted 1. Spring Forest 2. Flying Phoenix...etc -There are plenty of places to get started, just pick what feels right! -Peace and Love

Been listening to a lot of lectures by Alan Watts on youtube as of late and thought i would share some of his work. I have found it quite enjoyable. These are just the cartoons, he has enumerable works on youtube. Enjoy

-Wow...43 years

Interesting stuff, i believe Ya Mu said something to a similar effect about his neigong practice stillness movement. That it brings forth ones own innate talents quickly and that everyone has there own unique talent. Cool stuff.

I tend to agree, take it easy. -Its only natural that when you put forth your own ideas and practices that you are going to get both compliments and criticisms: some fair...others simply rooted in ignorance. I'm sure there are people out there who hate Buddhas guts and would argue that he was the worst person in the world. -However, this is not the topic of this thread. I look forward to hearing more feedback about your material i have enjoyed much of your work (podcasts) in the past. Wish you the best. Much Love.

In my experience i have found that its more important to ask ourselves why we are seeking something than actually getting what we want.

Great video. Was especially moved by the ceremony.

Gonna start using the secret smile in my daily meditations. -Thanks Santi

I do not practice any formal meditation as of late. However, i have made the effort to turn everything i do into a meditation. -When i'm driving in my car or listening to my teacher lecture i always try to "be". -The rewards of taking your practice wherever you go can are worth their weight in gold. -Good luck

Hm... a bit of a strange and disconcerting topic. -However, what interested mean was the end where they talk about feeding there own energy field, redistributing your own wealth, or servicing yourself. -I assume this practice would be similar to affirmations except your inserting intent of a sexual nature? Seems kind of strange to fantasy about oneself . Care to elaborate further?

Sounds like cool stuff.

Good stuff. Quite cogently written. -I have no major qualms with stigs perspective.

I was reading reviews on Bruce Frantz's Water Method and found this story particularly inspirational. It just how much an individual can benefit if they put long term effort into there practice. "This book, along with it's companion The Great Stillness: The Water Method of Taoist Meditation Series, Vol. 2 were invaluable to me during my twenties in dealing with my mental health problems. Prior to starting Taoist Water Method meditation in 1996 I suffered from recurring suicidal depression, severe anxiety and post traumatic stress disorder resulting from growing up and being repeatedly traumatized and abused both at home and at school, and later in institutions. By the time I was an adult, I was pretty messed up and not very happy. Psychotherapy and counseling had little effect on me and psychiatric drugs made my life even worse and didn't help me in any meaningful way. I did not come from a privileged family, so I did not have any kind of support network, or health insurance. As someone with severe and treatment resistant mental illness, the outcome of my life did not look good. In the midst of all this suffering, I found Bruce Frantzis' meditation work. Within the first two years of dedicated practice I found my depression had been cured. Within five years, I had, using the dissolving process and the nei gung system described in "Relaxing", completely healed myself of the neurological conditioning of PTSD. Gone were the nightmares, flashbacks and triggers that had haunted my life previously. Also gone were manic episodes and racing thoughts and anxiety attacks and I gained an inner confidence and self-esteem that I had previously never known. This work made me stronger, mentally, physically and energetically. I can say that without dissolving the first four Bodies of Being, I'd probably still be suffering to this day. But thanks to the practice of Taoist Water Method meditation, I have not been depressed in fifteen years. While I'm hardly Enlightened, I am very happy with myself and my life, which is something that was missing when I started this. I cannot praise 'Relaxing Into Your Being' enough. The practice of the material within its pages totally changed my life around and gave me a reason to live." Jane -Good Stuff.

Yeah, when i saw the name Jane at the end i thought it might be her. I believe she wrote a book on her experiences.

Indeed, "doing nothing" is one of the most productive things you can possibly do.

I think in general it is important to empty oneself of expectations, otherwise we have tendency to squeeze our own lemons.

In A Complete Guide to Chi-Gung by Daniel Reid he says not to practice in high wind. Supposedly it saps your energy. -Also i read that you shouldn't piss right after Chi-Gung. Wait 30 minutes otherwise you get you piss out your session. Same Source.

Hm... i meditate in the shower. When i am in a state of increased awareness i find the sensation of water hitting my skin all over quite pleasurable. -Chi-Gung in the rain...although probably enjoyable sounds like a quick way to get a cold.

I have not used any of his healing practices. However, it is my understanding that there are many critical holes (mistakes) in his sexual practices that have resulted in many people becoming quite ill. I believe this is why he is viewed as a questionable teacher. Cheers--Welcome to the Tao bums!

His emphasis on breathing intrigued me as well. I just purchased his book Relaxing into your Being. On the site it says the cds are companions to the book. Can't wait to BREATH!

I've seen proof enough in my own life. You attract what you are.