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In summary, as far as Jing, Chi and Shen are concern, Shen is the final product of Jing and Chi. The Jing and Chi are in a recycle loop; and Shen is not in the loop. Shen is only a physical appearance of the human body. Thus it cannot be refined as a substance. Another words, the healthier the Prenatal Jing with the proper provision of the abundance of Postnatal Jing, the appearance of the human body will indicate that the body is in a state of homeostasis by Shen.

You welcome, tianhui. As far as Jing, Chi and Shen are concern, Shen is the final product of Jing and Chi. The Jing and Chi are in a recycle loop; and Shen is not in the loop. As I had indicated, Shen is only a physical appearance of the human body. Thus it cannot be refined as a substance as you had suggested. Another words, the healthier the Prenatal Jing with the proper provision of the abundance of Postnatal Jing, the appearance of the human body will indicate that the body is in a state of homeostasis by Shen.

In case your are interested further.... My explanation about Jing, Chi and Shen

The magic square was known as the "Nine Palace Square(九宮格)" in Chinese. The Flying Star System in Feng Shui was based on it to the determine the position of the first star of each year. The Nine Palace Square. 4 9 2 3 5 7 8 1 6 In case, just one didn't know, the forbidden city was built based on this lay-out. The number 5 and 9 are very important in the Chinese culture. It is because 5 is the central number and 9 is the highest in the nine number system. These two particular numbers were used to address the emperor as 九五之尊(The dignity of the nine and five). The "5" position is where the emperor resides. Actually, the whole area of the "5" position was known as the "forbidden city(紫禁城)". Since it was the residence of the emperor, it was forbidden for anyone to enter. The entrance of the forbidden city is facing south(on top). The height of the door is nine feet nine inches in Chinese measuring units. There are nine gates for the entrances to the forbidden city. There are nine thousand and ninety-nine buildings in the forbidden city. The proper translation for 紫禁城 is the "Purple Forbidden Castle". It was a castle intended for the emperor to reside. However, the character 城 can be translated as "castle" or "city". Actually the forbidden castle is within the forbidden city. Somehow, the westerners thought that the residential palace of the emperor was the whole Bei Jing Palace as the "forbidden city". The color purple is the color for the number "nine". It is the highest color in the Chinese mythology. Therefore, the color was used to implicate that the emperor has the supreme power of authority.

Ansijia 安思佳 (my Chinese name) 安思佳(Peaceful and think well), a lovely name, it is very poetic and meaningful.

Yes, Nei Kung just particularly efficient at building health. It gives one stronger muscles and better mental power for faster reflexes to react and keep the body in balance internally and externally.

In that case, Nei Kung will make one healthy and strong without getting sick and can overcome any obstacle. One can handle something that he's normally cannot. One can defend against any intruder. Thus it builds up the confidence in oneself.

If not to become an immortal, one can have a tremendous internal strength from the practice of NeiKung. If one knows the definition of mediation, one will perform Chi Kung with some breathing methods to accomplish Nei Kung. Thus that's what was working for.

Actually, in the Fly Star System, the Star flies around the house each year. It has nothing to do with the birthday of the house. Thus that's why the furniture has to move around the house every year.

Explanation of Origin Magic Square

We still don't know what his problem is, do we....??? Why are we trying to fix an unknown or non-existing problem....??? This gentleman was abstained for two years which tells everyone that his reproductive system was not active for a long time. All the sudden, he is decided to start to ejaculate. BTW We don't know how often he does it. Anyhow, let's assume that he does it quiet often, then his inactive reproductive system became very active all the sudden. I don't know can his reproductive system handle the high demand in reproducing sperms in a hurry. After ejaculation, the human body had consumed a tremendous amount of energy. It is not advisable to do reverse breathing to rejuvenate the body. It is because reverse breathing requires more energy consumption than normal breathing due to the more muscle contractions involved. Under any healing circumstances, normal breathing should be performed rather than the reverse breathing. I don't know what was his reason for doing RB after ejaculation.

Read my translations in the Tao Te Ching section....

What is Shen(神)...??? Shen(神) is the ultimate command-in-chief for the human body which in charge of the spirit, mind, senses, and all the activities. The activities for the human body are the soul(魂), skeleton(魄), intend(意), volition(志), thoughts(思), worries(慮) and wisdom(智). These criteria will reveal the moods and health conditions of the human body. Hence, it can be said that Shen(神) is the physical appearance of the body. The ancients are very concerned with the Shen(神) of the body. Once, it was said: "if there is Shen(神), then one is well; if not, then one is ill or dead." If the human body is full of Shen(神), then it was said to be that the body is healthy. In the contrary, if the Shen(神) appeared to be feeble, then it was said that the body is weak or unhealthy.

Here is here... http://www.thetaobums.com/index.php?/topic/23384-ltd-yang-embryo-crack-what-to-do/page__pid__335331__st__0entry335331 He is confused like hell about the LDT being cracked. I think he did more damages in masturbation than his Chi Kung practice. Chi Kung can fix his problem that he is having now if he puts the time and effort into it instead of fantasizing that his LDT was cracked. There is no such thing as a cracked LDT. He may have problem with his kidneys or other internal organs which can be caused by over masturbation. He did not describe the symptoms that he's having. Therefore, how people could help him...??? He has already convicted himself by claiming that his LDT has been cracked.

Would someone please translate. Thank you. 關於氣的討論，大多可分以下幾種： 1. 以「氣」當作形上學的根本實體，也就是一種原質、太初的問題在內。 2. 以「氣」看做外在物理世界的物質，換句話說，這個世界裡流動的某些東西，它不是固體，也非液體，而是能散佈的一種材料。 3. 以「氣」成為呼吸。這種「氣」偶爾與靈魂相關，而且是人體中某種與呼吸相關的現象。 4. 以「氣」來說明人體與人事，人的行值和人與人之間的關聯所產生的樣態。 這種粗劣的分別當然是相互涉及的，這只是方便說而已。簡單來說，四種分類各自代表了「氣論」四個不同面相：「本體論」、「宇宙論」、「人體論」、「性情論」。 Link: Chi(氣)

In the discussion about Chi, mostly we have the following types: 1. Using 'Chi' as a solid body in metaphysics, it's also an primordial substance which beyond the history of human. 2. Using 'Chi' as a material in the external physical world, another words, there is something that is a fluid-like substance; it is not a solid body; it is not a liquid neither, but it is a kind of substance which can be broadcasted everywhere. Doesn't that sounds like gaseous substance...??? 3. Using 'Chi' as in breathing, it was occasionally spiritually related; and also related to a certain breathing phenomenon of the human body. 4. Using 'Chi' in describing the human body and human affairs, it is a body image or appearance expressed by the activities and social contacts between the human relationship. 這種粗劣的分別當然是相互涉及的，這只是方便說而已。簡單來說，四種分類各自代表了「氣論」四個不同面相：「本體論」、「宇宙論」、「人體論」、「性情論」。 With these kinds of crude differences, they are definitely and mutually related with each other. That was only for the convenience of speaking. Simply speaking, these four categories are represented the 'Chi-ology', individually, in four different ways: 'Ontology', 'Cosmology', 'Physiology', and 'Psychology'.

I think he means LDT = Lower Dan Tien

What has been leaking like crazy....??? What are the tons of problems........???

That was applied to all the cases in general. However, in your individual case, I may come to a conclusion that you have no breathing problems.

I have to say that breathing Chi down to the dan tien is the goal of all Chi Kung practitioners. It has to be breathed slowing at the beginning and progressively for sometime until the Chi reach the dan tien. However, it was never recommended to have to Chi to go straight to the dan tien for beginners. Those who can have the Chi go down to the dan tien without any difficulty and no ill feelings was considered to be that they have reached the ultimate goal of Chi Kung practice.

What kind of stuff have you guys been drinking....???...... .... ......

What is Chi(氣)...??? Chi is the initial driven force of the vital activity of life. It has two inclusive functional definitions: 1. Chi was produced and circulated by all the microscopic substances inside the human body. 2. Chi activates the vital activities of all the internal organs. Hence, in TCM, Chi was classified as a substance and as well as a function. The activities of the human body such as breathing, metabolism, transportation of nutrients, blood circulation, fluid lubrication, and the immune system are the dependent of the functional Chi.

What is Jing(精)...??? Here is an updated explanation I have found on the Chinese internet: Jing(精) is the basic unit that makes up the structure of the human body. There are two types of Jings which are the prenatal and postnatal. The postnatal Jing is to sustain the life of the prenatal Jing. The prenatal Jing was known as the basic fundamental substance(元精). It is the substance of life which consists of the sperms semen, blood, and body fluid. These items are to be maintained vitally active by the postnatal Jing in order to sustain the life of the human body. The postnatal Jing consists of the oxygen from the air that we breathe, water, and grain. During the oxidation process(cell respiration), the oxygen and the nutrients were carried to the body cells by the blood. During the oxidation process, heat and energy were produced which was classified as the "Vital Energy". The Vital Energy was known as Zhen Chi(真氣) which vitalize the activities of the basic fundamental substances(元精). The Zhen Chi(真氣) was also considered to be the source of life.

A better way to understand the connection between three treasures of Internal Alchemy is to learn their relationship in words. Jing(精) is the mother of Chi. Chi(氣) is the function of Jing. Shen(神) is the manifestation of Chi. This relationship will fall in the ideas in the above post. 1. While Jing was producing Chi, the Jing still remains. 2. While Chi was producing Shen, the Chi was maintained. 3. As long as Chi exists inside the human body, Shen will be continuously display the physical appearance of Chi. Thus Shen is not a substance but only an image which distinguishing the health condition of the human body. Shen will be diminished as soon the Jing and Shen are vanished and then the human body dies. With these basic fundamental definitions in mind, now, each one of the three treasures can be looked into and investigated separately.