Basher

Agreed If only Newcomers to the Site could: 1) Read / understand English 2) Be willing to abide by the suggested "Rules" 3) Not want to overthrow the System (LOL)

Believe I've read something on this Forum about this system. (Unhelpful, as I cannot remember its name or who posted it) Believe there's a Book & website, from an Instructor who does something "remotely" to open you up for further training. Basher

Hi artvaughan & welcome... which particulat "Old Boy" were you referring to ? As I used to Know a Professor Chee Soo, who taught the various Li / Lee Family arts.... his students often referred to him as Lao Ba (or the Old Man). guess the correct translation is something more akin to the Venerable / Wise (ie Old) Gentleman ? Basher PS: I belong to a great new Taoist Forum, it's called the " " & nobody can post anything except telepathically !!!

Wasn't having a go at you / the Mods & all your hard work re this site. Just if somebody mentions the MCO or something I have to look in several different places to find the post (if it doesn't show up using the search facility for some reason).

The new TAO website's looking really good Chang. Tony has so many stories about training in the old days with Lao Ba (The Old Man). It's great to attend Tony's Lessons, as three quarters of his classes are made up of Instructors. Basher

Kisomi - Hi & Welcome.... Viator - think your "Pinned" Welcome to the Tao Bums message needs a LARGE "READ ME FIRST" on it ! Basher

Very Interesting....thanks.

Oye Women, Hurry Up & take over the World will ya .... you couldn't make a worse mess of it than us Men !!!! Basher

Menu for Today Spam, Spam, Eggs, Peas & Spam Fried Spam Grilled Spam Boiled Spam Cheese & Spam Egg & Spam Spam Sandwhich (Nod to Monty Python)

Norbu sounds Tibetan...

You've probably already worked out the "5 posts in the Lobby" to post elsewhere Rule... Everybody should read the top post in the Lobby first !!! (LOL) When problems / challenges arrive at my door, it's (usually) because I've ignored the little Taoist Voice in my Head & decided to do something else / go in another direction...ie against the flow. Spent a long time trying to clear up & do up a Property for Sale.... but was losing heart as it's quite a distance away & I didn't have the time or cash to do it properly. So I'd need to spend a lot to make it half-way decent. Then along comes someone I know who (out of the blue) makes me a v good offer fot it, just the way it is !!! (Phew)

Welcome W.C., mostly friendly Bums on here... Basher

Wu Dang Mountain(s) = Birthplace of T'ai Chi Ch'uan ????

Welcome to TTB's. Hope that "Going with the Flow" works out for you. Basher

5 Posts in the Lobby & you can post elsewhere on the Lounge.

Apt Name = Curious !!! How many Questions can I ask in One Post ? (LOL) Basher

Post 5 times anywhere in this Lobby, in order to qualify to Post Elsewhere. Rather than the boring Hi x 5, why not take the opportunity to introduce yourself & give us all some background info ? Basher

Shouldn't Chinese actually be spelt Dhinese ?

Hi Dorian, sorry for my delay in responding, I was away on Holiday. But, as it happens, no I can't offer any "proof" as such. I remember reading a few articles a while ago, on other Forums (ie not the Tao Bums), where there were a lot of insults thrown by both sides (Pro/Con Gary). But have to admit that I didn't save or print the articles / threads...so am 100% reliant on my memory of them. But a search on "Gary Clyman" should be enough to see these articles I'm refering to. Also believe there have been a few "lively" threads on TTB's, that have spiralled out of control. But think these have been deleted / binned by the Mods. ??? Whatever the truth of it, Gary does seem to invoke Passion in people & seems equally passionate about helping others. Although not really a Taoist viewpoint, I admire anyone who's passionate about the Art they're learning / teaching and those who really respect their Instructors. But it does tend to grate, when somebody says their art / path is the only true one & all others are rubbish... that's all I meant. I was not, by any means having a go at you, or Gary for that matter.

Welcome to TTB's Nomad

Gentlewind...............Please Phone Home !!

Hi Water & Spirit, lots of people on the internet saying Gary's the real deal. Would think most have studied under him directly, or (like you) bought his material & trained hard by themselves. I respect the way he uses his powers to heal those suffering from various ailments, etc. I've read the NKB & found it extremely interesting... But unsure why there are so many others who really dislike the guy. Nobody said that an Instructor has to be a nice guy. But most mention his terse manner. But is he really just telling it like it is, without any pretense ? Or do these techniques eventually affect your personality ? As it seems as if, whenever anybody dares to even mildly question Gary or his Nei Kung School, they're constantly bombared with criticism or insults from one of his students. Surely most people believe that what they're studying is worthwhile, but is there really any need to belittle others who are learning something different ? If the rest of us are all wasting our time, how does that effect you ? Basher (the non-Basher)

Whatever happened to that Labour Government (vote winning) idea of a few years back, to tax anyone with a nice "view" from the windows of their own Homes ? (and No, I'm NOT Joking for those of you not in the UK). If we earn ANY Money in wages, we're TAXED on it. If we buy any Food / Drink to live on, we're taxed on that too. If we buy petrol to get to / from work, we're TAXED yet again... If we invest OUR OWN MONEY and manage to get a pittance in Interest from a Bank, Building Society, etc., guess what, we're taxed on that... If we're frugal & manage to save some money, we lose the chance to get free benefits from the state !!! If we die with loads of money, the state makes our dependants pay Inheritance TAX !!!! Anybody starting to see a pattern here ?????

Apologies for any offence caused... for "Cucumbers" please read, Fruit n Veg !!! (LOL)

Welcome to TTB's taiji_cat (or should that be TC ?) I've read a few versions, but haven't yet found one I'm really fond of. Not read this one tho, so might add it to my list.. Basher