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Hello all, I'd like to know if anyone could confirm the correctness of my translation of the attached file (in chinese). It is the label of Ba Di Huang Wan (Eight-Ingredient Pill with Rehmannia), which are pills used in TCM. I am interested in the section on the dosage, and I believe it says to take 10 pills twice a day in a glas of salted water. But my chinese is limited, and I'm not 100% sure... Thanks! BaDiHuangWan.pdf

Thank you very much chaps! It is actually for my own use. My gf brought the pills from Taiwan, after telling a local TCM practitioner that I suffer from a slight erectile dysfunction, which is actually the case. She was given those pills, but before taking them I wanted to double-check the dosage... Cheers

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Autogenic_training

A few key phrases might help: 1. use will power 2. use will power 3. use will power 4. trash porn 5. meditate regularly 6. regularly read inspirational material to support celibacy 7. (if in a relationship) practice karezza

After many years of suffering because of IBS and many failed attempts with tablets, ballast-rich food etc. etc., I managed to cure myself of IBS using Autogenic Training (AT). Within 3 months the symptoms subsided, within 6 months I was practically IBS-free. I practiced AT twice a day, 20 mins per session. Good luck!

I have a similar problem, which has been happening for quite a while and I have recently decided to tackle. In my case, age may be a co-factor for it (I am 47). I tried Dr. Lin's supplements + fish oil (as recommended by him) but didn't get any notable results. But I must add that I kept it to a minimum dosage as I was concerned about the massive amounts of certain components in the recommended dosage. Perhaps results would have been different had I sticked to the recommended dosage. Failing that, I am now looking into: - exercising regularly - taking Korean red ginseng supplements Both are listed on the wikipedia article on erectyle disfunction as cheap solutions to the issue, as long as it's not a "plumbing" problem... Hervoyel

Having practiced yoga in the past, a definition of enlightenment I like is when one reaches the state named Nirvikalpa (or Nirbikalpa) Samadhi: [source: Wikipedia] Paramahansa Yogananda describes this degree of samadhi as follows: In the most advanced state [of samadhi], nirvikalpa samadhi, the soul realizes itself and Spirit as one. The ego consciousness, the soul consciousness, and the ocean of Spirit are seen all existing together. It is the state of simultaneously watching the ocean of Spirit and the waves of creation. The individual no longer sees himself as a "John Smith" related to a particular environment; he realizes that the ocean of Spirit has become not only the wave of John Smith but also the waves of all ofter lives. In nirvikalpa the soul is simultaneously conscious of Spirit within and creation without. The divine man in the nirvikalpa state may even engage in performance of his material duties with no loss of inner God-union. I am pretty sure that energetic practices represent a way to eventually achieve Nirvikalpa Samadhi. Most likely they are not the only way, and most likely they have to be supplemented by other practices. To me, they are an important part of my practice.

I am not good at visualizations, and I realized that by practicing the KL initial visualization... Still, I do it regularly - and the same holds for the closedown - trying not to discount their importance and considering them as an integral part of KL1. This is the message I think Max tried to convey in the book. Since in the book there is no guideline on the duration of the visualization, I have arbitrarily set 10 mins for it. My routine is: - 10 mins visualization, 30 mins KL proper, 10 mins closedown (when I am in a hurry) - 10 mins visualization, 45 mins KL proper, 15 mins closedown (when I have more time) - 10 mins visualization, 60 mins KL proper, 20 mins closedown (when I have lots of time, unfortunately very rarely. 60 and 20 mins are the recommended durations in the book)

I'll attend! Cheers

Hello, I am practicing K1 as described in the book. Recently the question came to my mind, whether I should reverse the position of my hands, as I am left handed. Does anyone know? Cheers

Hi, considering that time for practice is limited and that we spent a lot of time sleeping, the silly question came to my mind whether it is possible to enhance sleep so that it becomes practice. In one of Yogananda's lesson he says that sleep is the time when each of us unconsciously becomes a yogi. And he didn't rate it as particularly useful in spiritual practice because it's unconscious. But he didn't provide any method to enhance sleep to become practice. He only describes a method to induce dreams. Anybody has ideas on how to use sleep as practice/meditation? Quiet practice/meditation of course, I wouldn't like to shake while sleeping... Cheers

On that 1 to 9 scale I am definitely at level -3...

I am italian, too! I just don't happen to be living in Italy...

One of the most effective ways to reduce gum disease is regular use of dental toothpicks. After that come the usage of floss and interdental brushes.

I have been practicing Kunlun L1 for 2 months but haven't attended any seminar yet. I am still gradually building up my practice from initially 30 mins to 60 mins (I currently practice for 45 mins). In other words 10 mins initial visualization + 45 mins main posture + 15 mins closing down. Normally in the early morning. I find the practice very soothing. I experienced some shaking initially. More recently, on top of that: muscular contractions (pumping) in the coccyx area and in the neck area, and arching of the back. Nothing exaggerated though. I also practice awareness meditation 20 mins per day in the afternoon. If I will begin feeling "spacey"/ungrounded I will also try I Jong standing from the book. I haven't tried healing anyone and don't plan to until I will have progressed much further (if at all) Cheers

I would like to draw the attention of my fellow Taobums to the website where Yoda has found the material on Barry Long. I have been reading it for many moths now and I find it very interesting and convincing. In a nutshell, its author - Marnia Robinson, author of the book "Peace Between the Sheets" claims that orgasm is the main culprit for the separation between the sexes which slowly creeps in every couple. Orgasm would trigger chemical reactions in our brain which alters our perception of our partner. That, in turns, leads to disharmony in the couple which can cause it to split. According to Marnia, that is Nature's way of ensuring genetic diversity in our offspring. She proposes a way to avoid that, namely by having sex in a way that we stay in the pre-orgasmic zone. A technique she advocates is called Karezza, but there are others, e.g. Yogani on his website AYP advocates pre-orgasmic sex. For those interested, a brief introductory video can be found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NliPruvbhHA

Hello all, does anyone has pointers to some practice to send soothing/healing energy to someone far away? My girlfriend lives very far away, and I would like to be able to send her soothing/healing energy when she feels down or sick or not at ease. And, as a more advanced step, to feel a mutual energetic/spiritual connection remotely. Any idea? Cheers

Hello all, does anyone has pointers to some practice to send soothing/healing energy to someone far away? My girlfriend lives very far away, and I would like to be able to send her soothing/healing energy when she feels down or sick or not at ease. And, as a more advanced step, to feel a mutual energetic/spiritual connection remotely. Any idea? Cheers EDIT: sorry, posted twice by mistake and cannot find how to delete one of the two...

Hello, has anyone ever heard of Sanher (San Her?) Qi Gong? I had some exposure to it while in Taiwan. The instructor teaching it had learned it in mainland China and was regularly traveling there to improve his knowledge and skills. Cheers

If you feel that you are not enlightened, you can always try to be. Harish Johari

...but hoping to find useful info here! I have been practicing Kriya Yoga first, then the Healing Tao system for quite some time but am disappointed with the results. After reading once again the fascinating Magus of Java I googled for Neikung and found TaoBums!! That's how I came here, that's the way of the Tao... Hello everybody!

Hi all, do any of you have possibly precise pointers to sound/established healers to recommend to me? By that I mean people of a caliber equivalent to that of John Chang - if not John himself! (I have read in this forum that he doesn't accept students anylonger, but I suppose he still treats patients!) I have also read in this forum about Robert Peng in NY. I am asking because my girlfriend has been suffering for quite some time for the consequences of a brain concussion followed shortly after by a second one, and despite of medical treatment she doesn't seem to improve. So I am worried about her health and am looking for alternatives. BTW, I am not even sure that a healer could be suitable for such condition, but I am willing to give it a try. I would be grateful for any info. The location is not important even if Asia would be easier (my girlfriend is based in Taiwan). Cheers, Marco