Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. The question of meat eating and spiritual development raises its head on a regular basis on the forum and you will find no shortage of members who will be happy to give you their opinion on the matter. As regards protein and strength training there is no shortage of strength athletes who are vegetarians and even vegans. Check out Mike Mahler http://www.mikemahler.com/ You will now be able to post freely on the forum but before getting started we ask that you 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 that you need be aware of as things are pretty easy going here. Best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will be able to find a wealth of knowledge here and now that you are free to post you may ask as many questions as you wish. Before getting started however 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/ Things are pretty easy going here and this covers all that you need be aware of. Good luck with your quest. Best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. I expect you can get the advice you require on the forum and you will now be able to post freely and ask as many questions as you wish. Before starting 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 that you need be aware of as regards the smooth running of the forum. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome. You will now be able to post questions should you so wish every once in a while. Before getting started with that 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will now be able to post freely on the forum should you so wish but before getting started 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome. If you find yourself with something to say you will now be able to post freely on the forum. First however 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will now be free to post on the forum but before getting started 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome. If you intend to discuss nothing so be it. If however you feel the urge to post on the forum then 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 that you need be aware of. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

I somehow feel obliged to welcome you to the Tao Bums. You may remain free from definition or form or interpretation but will be subject to our definition of good behaviour whilst using the forum. Things are pretty easy going but 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 that you need be aware of. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will now be able to post freely in the forum but before setting out on your journey may I guide you in the direction of the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and direct you towards the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This is all you need be aware of to prepare you to comprehend the smooth running of the Tao Bums. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the forum. Your problem is in no way uncommon and you will find no shortage of similar posts and no shortage of suggestions as to solutions. The Lobby is not read by all members as it is very much for introductions so it may well be best to repost in the Healing Circle Section. You will now be able to post freely but before getting started please take a look at the two posts pinned at the top of the Lobby and also read the forum terms and rules http://thetaobums.com/topic/19575-forum-terms-rules/ This covers all that you need to know to get started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome. You will find no shortage of information regarding Taoist practices on the forum and will now be free to post questions. Before getting started with posting 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 that you need be aware of. Best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. You are sure to find a great deal here to assist you with your cultivation of the Taoist arts. Now you can post freely on the forum but before getting started 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 that you need to be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome. You will now be able to post freely on the forum but before getting started 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/ Things are pretty easy going here and this covers all that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to theTao Bums. You will be able to post on the forum now but 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome back to the Tao Bums. You will once again be able to post freely in the forum but may I suggest that you refresh your memory by 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 that you need be aware of and I doubt that much has changed. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello, welcome to the Tao Bums and thank you for your interesting introductory post. You will now be able to post freely in the forum but before getting started with that please take the time to read the two introductory 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

Welcome to the Tao Bums and thank you for such a detailed introduction. You will find no shortage of advice on the forum as regards which path to follow but ultimately you must make your own decision as to who are the Dragons and who the Snakes. Were I to advise you I would recommend that you keep things simple and that you sustain your practice throughout your time away. You may well suprise yourself as to how much progress can be gained with regular practice, even if the routine you follow is simple. You will now be able to post freely on the forum but before getting started 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. There is a whole section of the forum given over to personal practice discussion and I am sure that you will find much to interest you there. You will now be free to post in the forum but 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. To have practiced Tai Chi for thirty years is no small thing. You will now be able to post freely on the forum but before getting started 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. Most of us have done dumb teenage things with out buddies and many of us also live in small towns. You are not alone. You will now be able to post questions and hopefully will receive no shortage of answers. 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 that you need be aware of as things are pretty easy going here. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. You will find a great deal on here regarding the Flying Phoenix System and as regards the Emei Linji School you will be able to post some information yourself regarding your experience. Before getting started on posting however 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 that you need be aware of when getting started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome to the forum. Sorry for the delay but all of the moderators and stewards are volunteers and sometimes we can't get to a computer to keep things up to date. However, now you will be able to post freely on the forum but before getting started with that 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 as things are pretty easy going here. Good luck and best wishes, Chang.

Hello and welcome. You will find the whole deal here on the Tao Bums. You will now be free to post but before getting started 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 that you need be aware of to get started. Good luck and best wishes, Chang

Hello and welcome to the Tao Bums. You will now be able to post throughout the forum but before getting started with that 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.