ChiDragon

There are three things to be cultivated in Qigong. Isn't the spirit is part of the mind.....??? If it is, then what would be the replacement of that(spirit)....???

Nowadays, the people in the TCM society are more wise and rely on the western test results, for a positive analysis, before treating their patients. It might cause more damages with a wrong treatment. Perhaps, it is better to be sure than it was late.

Nature has no mercy and treat all things as straw dogs(Chapter 5). It is not Nature's concern that our species ever over strain our world. The nature of the Tao never precedes Nature because the natural of the biological creation is part of Nature.

I hope it better not be....

It would not be considered 'interference" if there was no harm done other than a good cause.

I don't think so. Semen retention is different because it doesn't have any serious biological effect as in "stop the period" for female. If I understand it correctly, the woman's period was to use the blood to flush out the reproductive system for the arrival of the next egg. It better not to interfere with the period cycle.

IMHO "stop her period" is not a cultivation nor an interaction with nature but interfered with the course of nature.

Ducklings in a row Yet, Wu Ji becomes Tai Ji The Yin and the Yang.

hmmmm.... It seems there is a little contradiction here......

Translation about the four types of Chi(氣)

Hun Yuan Qi Gong(混元氣功)

Liver problem is a matter of life and death. TCM or Chi Kung takes awhile to take care of the problem. BTW The acupuncturists might not have the same training as TCM doctors have. It is better to see a western doctor to get a blood test for a more accurate diagnostic analysis.

Yes, to me, "respect" does mean to respect the mentality of a person and all. Thus I had learned not to expect more than what a person can offer.

We all knew that soon or later.....???

Hi, Jimmerino... You welcome....!!! If you are asking the Macrocosmic circle, then, I think you are asking about Macroorbit. I don't know that your mind is scientifically or metaphorically oriented. Metaphorically, Macroorbit is expressed in terms of directions rather than path. Anyway, if you're metaphorically oriented, then, I am sorry that cannot offer you any help. It is because I am too scientifically oriented. I see someone is already offering you some help in that regard while I am writing my response. Good luck...!!! I hope you will find your answer.

Yes, you are right in that regard. If you follow the whole thread, then you will see that each individual has different idea. Each post will reflect the personality of the poster. Sometimes, I was only responding to the post above without quoting anyone as a matter of respect. Thanks...!!!

Hi, Jimmerino.... Some say clockwise, the others say counterclockwise. Unfortunately, there is no definite answer to your question. Even the Chinese masters couldn't make up their minds. Sorry....

A sense of balance: Receiving before giving....!!!

One can learn from "respect" to respect others and their opinion, beliefs, system, training. It's there to start with. Thus we'll learn from the people and their personalities to see why they think that way or behave such way. Even though we might not agree with all or any of it, but there was nothing that we should be getting upset about. Regardless, no matter we like it or not, at least we did learn something new. It gives us a chance to see things in another way. I believe a Taoist would look at it this way as part of the Taoist cultivation.

IMO Based on what you have said, you didn't miss anything. You have reach the bottom of things as you've indicated in your avatar.... PS... It seems to me that the astral world is macroscopic and the scientific world is microscopic.

Remember that was yor welcome in the Lobby. Yes, I hear you. That was what I have been advocating all along. If you keep your eyes open, then, you won't be surprised to find some of the posts with "the scientific method" approach by some members....... However, for some reason, those members do not stay here too long and left.......

I was requested by one of the members here to establish some references for the Received Version of the Tao Te Ching. In order to due so, I must do it bilingually using the original classic as basis with no other external influences. To the best of my knowledge, this section was sat up leaned for the people who are familiar with the Chinese cultural heritage. So, they can express themselves more freely with a little dignity and some linguistic authority for some say so within their heritage. In order to keep the fundamental literature to the purest with no contaminant, all the characters, terms, thoughts and philosophies will be discussed in accordance with the Chinese native scholarship as a standard to avoid intermingle with the other ideas. Therefore, may I ask all the members to give us some lead room with respect; so we can proceed with the unprecedented event in searching for the closest meaning of the Tao Te Ching in the eyes of the native Chinese. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

I hope this will help to clear the air. Definition of Received Version

My other half put garlic in vinegar for a week than take one teaspoon, diluted with water, a day. I didn't need it because I practice Chi Kung.