Green Tiger
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Thanks. That is some dirt cheap knowledge. I might check it out. To be honest, my initial reaction to the sexual stuff was "whoa, really? well, that's not for me, I have much higher aspirations than enhancing my bedroom prowess!" but . . . what the heck, right? Why not check it out.
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Robert Palmer -- Woke up laughing
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Stroke, stroke, stroke, SPURT!!!! Heh. I dunno, man, I didn't think it was that important of an issue. The only teacher or book I can remember even discussing the topic was Deng Ming-Dao's Scholar Warrior, and he basically just said, [paraphrasing] "Don't ejaculate too much, especially as you get older. And don't masturbate at all." I think he did mention certain amounts for certain age groups, but, com'n, my willy is not billy's willy, you know what I mean? Anyway, I get the impression Mantak Chia is filling people with a lot of "tai chi to make you a super lover" sensationalism. Whatever. I don't need tai chi to be a super lover.
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Did you ever listen to the Hunatrainer (formerly Jeditrainer) podcast? It was around c.2004-2005. I don't know if it is still around, but it was pretty awesome. The guy who made the podcast called himself Pohaku. He described Huna as Hawaiian shamanism and taught the principles and techniques of the system through the podcast. Pretty great stuff.
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If you haven't seen the 36th chamber of shaolin, watch that first.
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Didn't Terrence McKenna also find some connection between the Mayan calendar and the I-Ching? I'm almost certain I read that somewhere. The reference escapes me for now.
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Really great post! Thanks for sharing. I'm curious, what do you think caused the problem with your shoulders? I have an issue with my right shoulder/back that I'm pretty sure was caused by overtraining and/or incorrectly training with free weights. I also went through physical therapy with little result, then discovered Tai Chi and Chi Kung, which seem to have helped me much more. I also added yoga to my regimine recently. I tried yoga a few years ago but gave it up when I started getting into Tai Chi. At the time I thought it wasn't doing much for me, but I'm really enjoying it this time around. I've been seeing amazing results after only a few sessions. I think it has something to do with my Chi Kung practice. A stronger root perhaps. Anyway, here's to a healthy mind and body! GT
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I love chasing tail, so long as it is catch and release Is this a feeling or a 'vibe', or did this suspicion originally arise from some form of divination? I've had a sort of transormational 'vibe' for a while now (like . . . since 2006), but that could be due to personal transformations and upheavals. I am hesitant to make predictions about the world at large, but it doesn't take a psychic to see that things on a global scale are changing and are likely to continue to change drastically. For better or for worse? Only mama miky way knows for sure.
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The Way of Energy: Mastering the Chinese Art of Internal Strength with Chi Kung Exercise
Green Tiger replied to Encephalon's topic in Daoist Discussion
I've also heard that strengthening the thighs will increase the amount of testosterone released in the body. -
Riding a Motorbike is the fastest way to Enlightenment
Green Tiger replied to tulku's topic in General Discussion
The black hills might have something to do with it as well. I spent christmas in spearfish canyon last year and felt pretty peaceful . . . even while screaming around the trails on a snowmobile -
Why do you measure yourself by others' standards?
Green Tiger replied to tulku's topic in General Discussion
What would be really awesome is if tigers grew wings and developed the ability to have like . . . 2 dozen offspring per year . . . and rhino skin! That would be something to compare to, or get eaten by. Probably the latter. Your social insecurities would seem pretty f*%king pointless when the flying tiger rhinos coming swooping down out of the sky. Maybe they should breathe fire to . . . too much? -
Why do you measure yourself by others' standards?
Green Tiger replied to tulku's topic in General Discussion
Can you bite your teeth? Lick your tongue? See the space behind your eyes? . . . actually . . . I kind of can lick my tongue. Hmmmm. -
do you have to be a zen master to be successful with women?
Green Tiger replied to Non's topic in General Discussion
Word. Also, be sure to practice your Zhan Zhuang. Good posture is pretty attractive. -
Would people Like a Buddha Bum sub forum?
Green Tiger replied to Seth Ananda's topic in General Discussion
I think all of the buddhists who come here should be stoned . . . it might make more sense to them [EDIT] no, not that we should throw stones at them err . . . you know . . . nevermind cue the laugh track -
*looks at bottom of shoe* *sniffs* ewwwww!!! I think I stepped in dog crap!!!
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Would people Like a Buddha Bum sub forum?
Green Tiger replied to Seth Ananda's topic in General Discussion
Has anyone read The Dharma Bums? I don't profess to be an expert on Buddhism, but I think Kerouac knew less. Also, his dialogue was better in On the Road, and that is not saying much. Still, it is a nice title. -
Has anyone used Jerry Alan Johnson's meditation CDs? Volume One is Life Force Breathing and Volume Two is the Eight Direction Meditation. I've been using them for the past six months or so and I really like them. Probably more of an exercise for beginners, but certainly a really useful one. The Life Force Breathing is an especially simple meditation, focusing on the dan tien and the expansion and contraction of the energy along with the breath. Eight Direction Meditation is what my taiji instructor would call a "scanning" exercise, where you scan the body from top to bottom along each side (front, back, right side, left side, upside, and downside). Like I said, simple but useful exercises. Dr. Johnson has a nice smooth, soothing voice as well. I don't know much about the guy, but he seems to have quite the resume. If his books weren't so expensive, I would probably have one or two of them as well.
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They were just talking in their sleep. Here, I'll wake them up . . . GONG GONG GONG
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Hey Bums, I know I haven't been around long and many of you are probably not very familiar with me, but I am an avid Taiji/Qigong practitioner (approx. 3 years exp)located in Des Moines, IA. I will be visiting Los Angeles (staying in Culver City) this next week (Aug. 13-19). My schedule is already filling up, but I have some spare time and would be interested in meeting any of you who are also taiji/qigong practitioners from South Cali. This could include practicing together, playing push hands (so long as you promise not to brutalize me ) or just hanging out and chatting. If that sounds like fun, please do reply or PM me. Much love, Green Tiger
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The problem with people is that they fear death and loss
Green Tiger replied to tulku's topic in General Discussion
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Mark B Anstendig describes something similar from his meditation practice. He calls it "The visual Signs of God"
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You win the random-analogy-of-the-day award! :excl:
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Although, I can't read chinese, that page appears to be flagged for review. In any case, wikipedia is not what I would consider the definitive source to go to on any topic, in any language.
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The Fastest Way to Build Chi and Martial Power
Green Tiger replied to Mal's topic in General Discussion
Thanks for the post, Steve. I especially appreciate "Words are always lacking in this arena." I've found that to be true as well. And my instructor is also reluctant to discuss Qi. He is more of a "show don't tell" kind of guy. Unfortunately, I do have an urge to discuss it and I don't know many other people who have the right frame of reference for these topics. I tried to discuss it with a friend and just got some incredulous looks. I've only been practicing taiji a few years and my first undeniable sensation of qi occurred this year, so I'm still very new to the subject but my interest is still growing. I have had the same experience as you thus far: I feel that, while my sensitivity to qi is growing, I don't know that there is a quantity to change. It could be that it is more of an intensity than a quantity. I also feel that, as the sensation becomes stronger, my body reacts by aligning itself . . . or perhaps as I relax more and become more aligned, the sensation becomes stronger. It is hard to say which is the more accurate assessment. At first I thought the sensations were some sort of balancing between tensions in the body--between left and right arms, upper and lower body, ect.--but that doesn't seem to be quite right either. And then there's the breathing . . . how does that factor in, exactly? The expansion and contraction of the diaphram, in coordination with proper spinal alignment and . . . bleh! It all falls apart. Lately I've started to dig the bioelectricity concept, but certainly don't think it is heat, as chidragon suggested. I could also be wrong. I do really appreciate an open honest discussion of the phenomena, though. Even if it doesn't enhance my practice, it keeps me sane.
