Chang

It does appear that you are standing down and leaving the forum on a matter of principle. That is all very well and noble, in the old Roman tradition, but such decisions are best not done in haste. Become a normal Bum for a while, don’t bother to post if you so wish but don’t jam your hat on and walk out of the door for good. That is just too final.

"I grow old, I grow old. I shall wear the bottoms of my trousers rolled."

Your a silly old bugger aren't you?

I am not familiar Zhong Yuan Qigong and so cannot comment on the practice. However so far as lineage goes we must be mindful that a great deal of rubbish is spoken as regards this by persons seeking to give authority and provenance to their practice. It is a basic tenet of taoism that change is constant. It would be impossible for a system of Qigong to remain unchanged over long periods of time as improvements or misunderstandings made by practitioners would come into play. As regards Soaring Cranes suggestion that students may be pushed along too fast in this system. Well that is always a danger in energy work and it will always come back to the fact that practitioners must take responsibility for their own practice and its results. What about the esoteric Russian females hanging around Mingtang? Well that is another question isn't it?

"And did those feet in ancient times Walk upon Englands past mountains green? And was the holy lamb of God In Englands pleasant pastures seen?" William Blake. So far as Druids go the ancient religion practiced by them was well and truly destroyed by the Romans when they raised Anglesey, seeing the Druids as as fostering revolt against their rule in Britain. This led to the revolt by Boudica, Queen of the Iceni which was again put down with roman efficiency not to mention bloodshed. The Druid order which exists today can only be an approximation of the ancient religion at best. http://www.angleseydruidorder.co.uk/ So far as Christianity in England goes there is a legend that both Jesus and Joseph of Arimathea visited England and Glastonbury in particular. Joseph apparently drove his staff into the gound on the Tor and it grew into the thorn tree which is still to be found there. The links below give greater details and may be of interest. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_of_Arimathea http://www.storyline-features.co.uk/glastonbury.htm

This is the ultimate no brainer and such behaviour could never be deemed acceptable.

This is all very cryptic. What on earth has been going on?

No it has been made public so as to be shared. We just cannot see how.

Thank you for sharing. Unfortunately I can't work out how to embed it either, though I am sure that it is simple enough when you know how.

I certainly have regrets and the thought has oft times occured to me that were I to live my life again I would do things differently. The fact is however that we cannot change what we have done and the really important thing is to do our best not to repeat the mistakes of the past. Unfortunately most of us make the same mistake over and over and never seem to learn.

Socrates got it right when he stated "Everything in moderation nothing in excess." If you are really keen on gaining functional strength then I would recommend the use of kettlebells and/or clubbells along with bodyweight exercises. I have yet to be convinced that spiritual development is in any way enhanced by physical weakness and Socrates was in fact renowned for having great physical strength and served as a soldier in his youth.

I can assure you all that I am not John Chang and am as likely to ignite some crumpled paper with my energy as i am to ignite my boxer shorts whilst I am wearing them.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums and thank you for your detailed introduction. A good teacher does indeed make all the difference. This is true of everything but especially the Taoist Arts. You will now be free to post in the forum but for the first week you will be limited to five posts per day. We do ask that you take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ and read the two posts pined at the top of the Lobby. This just about covers all that you need be aware of when getting started here and everything else you will pick up as you go along. Its pretty much like life really. Good luck and best wishes from all the Tao Bums Team. Chang.

Hello and welcome Dano. You will be free to post now but please note that for the first week you will be limited to five posts per day. We ask that you take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ and also take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby. Good luck with the mindfulness Best wishes from all the Tao Bums Team, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. It may be worth your while to post your question in the Healing Circle section which is to be found under general Discussion. You are more likely to get more advice there as the Lobby is not read by most members being mainly for introductions. You will be able to post now but for the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day. we do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ That about covers it. Good luck and best wishes from the tao Bums Team, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will find no shortage of information here on the preservation of sexual energy, but whilst celibacy may have spiritual benefits, from a Taoist viewpoint it is necessary to work with the conserved energy by way of neigong so as to make really worthwhile progress. You will be free to post now but for the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day. We do ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes from all the Tao Bums team, Chang

Hello and welcome to theTao Bums. You will be free to post now but for the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day. We do ask that you take a look at the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take the time to read the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Enjoy your time on the forum. Best wishes, Chang and the Tao Bums Team.

Hello and welcome to the forum Rambler. You may rest assured that we will indulge you. You will be free to post now but for the first week you will be limited to five posts per day. Before getting started we do ask that you take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang and the Tao Bums Team.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. For the first week you will be limited to five posts per day and before you get started we ask that you read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ this covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. as regards your profile just click on your name as it appears on the top bar, click on my profile from the drop down box and then click on the box "edit my profile". Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will be able to post now but for the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day. Before getting started please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need to know when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome CommonmanBob. Please include in your reading the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need be aware of when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day but after that you may posta as much as you wish. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. Please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all you need to know when getting started. For the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day but after that you can post as much as you like. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

You have really hit the nail on the head there BKA.

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will now be free to post but for the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day. You may wish to use one of them to tell us a bit about yourself as the lobby is here for that purpose. Please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ Things are pretty easy going here and this covers all you need be aware of as a newbie. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome. You will now be free to both chat and learn on the forum but for the first week you will be restricted to five posts per day. Before getting started with posting please take the time to read the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also take a look at the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.