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Chan is the same thing as Zen, just chinese and japanese of the same word.

Yes, any non buddhist or taoist can do it. But generally can people really just sit and do nothing? Actually i think it is found to be very difficult, due to the restless mind, we always want to "do" or fixate on something.

My noob opinion - The foundation of Daoism is "Dao". A high non-conceptual energy. Meditation is simply one tool for reaching this.

Mm sounds good, thanks Trunk, Rv

Sounds interesting... was thinking of trying Rooibos as my next tea to test. Can you describe what the flavour is like?

By the way, where did you read this info about Dr. Pang Ming and his students? Very interesting stuff.

What about the pen one at the end, when they are reading his brain signals? Looks real to me, though one cannot be sure.

But... is weird necessarily bad? I don't think so. Like, i find you pony guys a bit odd ( ) but it's not a bad thing.

I don't know, but i would say they were never nice or decent people if that was the case.

A deep "trance" isn't reality, your mind will conjure up whatever you subtly want to see. I know you don't care, but i throw this out there for other people to consider. good day

You didn't answer the question so i assume you haven't got a source for your statement : "Your spirit is an energetic biological entity. When fully developed it's a energetic carbon copy of your physical body."

Source?

Nvm

Sinking and rising in harmony = balance

I like to relax and experience the energy deeply without any limitations or ideas of mind. Mind is then naturally silent. Feels good

Silence mind naturally through acceptance and purifying of energy. Trying to stop thoughts etc. ain't gonna help as you've already realised.

You may see a bright light in your meditation, or simply may feel like your body has dissolved into light or a bright energy. Pretty common stuff which may be a few of the experiences related to your question.

I enjoyed the emphatic YES!

Solitary using mind is an option, breathing is another way. Either way, you don't want to force the energy, should be aiming to be focused yet somewhat effortless. Generally should be taught to you by a teacher though. Nah i don't agree with that. It's no big deal, you will just have more energy to refine if you are comfortably retaining. Best to just be natural, a little is OK, but if you want to progress then going over the top is unhelpful.

Its basically just your sexual energy. Instead of following its tendency to flow down and out as water does, you can refine it.

One function is to purify your energy. The watery energy of the LDT can be "evaporated" and ascends.

Maybe try, instead of loving yourself or others, just love Without adding or taking anything away. feel that in your heart, it can be a very powerful energy .

What? Where did you get that from

To truly teach one has to have genuinely achieved the practice. A true master knows if the student is ready to teach. If not permitted, then it is a disservice to the lineage and all involved. If you think your teacher is is wrong about your achievement, or is holding you back, then why are they your teacher in the first place? You must not trust them. BTW im not speaking of Jax etc here, just what i think generally, i know nothing about him.