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Dang! When 3 Buddhists show up in a thread They certainly give alot to chew on. Beautiful image Gerard. On a side note @ Marblehead. I have a friend here locally who told me that in 1976 that He read an article in Newsweek. It was about a Taoist in Taiwan who left his body standing in a temple. It still stands there with hair and fingernails still growing. I think my friend is "pulling my leg" . Does anyone know about this?

Cosmic sense makes good sense. Basically I agree with you. Many people have dificulty understanding the value of meekness.

the debate continues. Sun Lu Tang was 60 when he took the Japanese Champion's challenge. I dont think Guo Yunghen would end up on his back. Bengquan was not his only weapon. I said earlier about everyone being in their box. I am also in mine I suppose. DoJo wars and Streetfights are apples and oranges. I agree with you that there is no substitute for real experience. We all have our "war stories". Do you think a xingyiquan master does not have Strength, Flexibility, and Explosive Power? What they do have is a Fighting Spirit. Fears no Demons. Push Hands is not fighting but rather a Training Technique for Sensitivity. I would not advise anyone to go up and try to kick Tu Jin-Sheng in the nuts either. Wonder what those monks do in the Shaolin Temples all day? Probably worry about MMA guys Debating is fun I don't take it serious. I respect the Gracies. They have opened alot of eyes. I will send a letter to the Chinese military to suggest they replace xingyiquan training techniques with BJJ.

What JoeBlast said Non, it takes time and patience. You get results slowly over time. If you feel the need to speed things along try burning some moxi over your tantien. It may help with some of your other concerns too.

The debate (mindless) could go on forever. Most people are stuck in their own box and will never change their opinion. I agree to the appropiate response idea. Of course that will require a high level of expertise. If I had a choice of what type of adversary I had to tangle with , I would hope for a MMA type. IMO that style plays into my strength. BJJ may be fine in a 1 on 1 situation. In a gang vs. gang street fight IMO it is useless. Is anyone here suggesting that a Gracie would defeat 1 on 1 either Guo Yunghen, Yang Lu Chan, Dong Hai chuan, or a Sun Lu Tang ? The debate will continue. Is the proving grounds a Caged Octogon ? Indonesian jungle? The local Biker bar? A Street near you? Really there are too many variables to make a determination.

Interesting way to look at it. I think it could be done the way you suggest. I also believe it could happen literally. On this thread JoeBlast, Zerostao, and Tree Stump look at this straight forward. People could spend alot of time researching ancient definitions, wondering which context it was used in, looking for the symbolic,allegorical, or hidden meanings. Trying to speculate what Jesus was really trying to say or just look at it, that Jesus meant precisely what he said here.

I am sure this has been explained away. Don't THEY always explain everything away?

Cool avatar!! IMO there are many false shamans lurking about. It is a very interesting subject. Tread carefully.

Red Pheonix; I took a quick look at your link It said water will be provided. No mention of cost? Feel free to PM me. No pun intended

HA!! This does look like some Bagua guys i know It looks like their Qigong too. I practice Taiji FYI Funny stuff. SifuSufi sounds like a Baguazhang name? Spirals.

Unconsciousness and archetypes it seems? I have always had a certain attraction to the books of Carl Jung.

I hear you Bro. You have heard the expression "That all is fair in love and war" ? Why are you concerned about the messed up men? I have heard of women making the same complaints. Competition is keen. I don't think it is all that unusual to be a 24 year old virgin. If that is the main concern? Or do you expect to find Ms. Right ? If your only goal is to lose the virginity ? Then I am confident you will find a way.

I have had a few brief moments in my life when I felt I had caught a glimpse of enlightenment. It was very fleeting. There were moments when everything seemed to come together in simplicity and clarity. These moments usually arrive when I am out enjoying nature. I often wonder how it is that I cannot hold onto the feeling. They just fade away.

Very interesting post. I agree that if you gain something in one area, you pay for it in another area.

Hello Taobums. I have been a guest here many times. I am not sure why I am joining now I do enjoy browsing the topics here.

As a westerner(mostly) I certainly was confused about this. Thank you so much for this explanation. Does the cycle or circle flow in both directions? Will wuji go to taiji, as well as going from taiji to wuji? I will suppose that also tao is not a destination or a goal? Your example of "unfolding" and "return" really struck a chord with me. It is simple and beautiful.