RobertR Posted January 16, 2010 Hello Everyone, Like some others, I have lurked here periodically over the last year, skimming the forum. Finally decided to take the plunge and join. I've been interested in the topics discussed here for years, but more as a curiosity than anything else. I found the Tao Bums after reading a book (fictional) on kundalini and doing some internet research. I've found the discussions very interesting and informative, if not combatative at times. I look forward to to many hours of stimulating reading and interaction with everyone. *****To Drew***** Please feel free to say hello, but DO NOT give me the Spring Forest Qi Gong link!!!!!!! I don't want you banned again! You will, however, be happy to know that I already have the Level One Learning Course in my possession. Take Care Everyone, and a hearty "Hello!" Robert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marblehead Posted January 16, 2010 Hi Robert, You caused me a laugh. Hehehe. Thanks. Welcome! May you enjoy your time here. Peace & Love! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voidisyinyang Posted January 17, 2010 RobertR -- what was the kundalini fiction book per chance? I just started http://articles.latimes.com/2009/oct/21/en...ent/et-rutten21 Orhan Pamuk's Museum of Innocence -- but found his soft-porn sex writing to not be very sophisticated. haha. Hello Everyone, Like some others, I have lurked here periodically over the last year, skimming the forum. Finally decided to take the plunge and join. I've been interested in the topics discussed here for years, but more as a curiosity than anything else. I found the Tao Bums after reading a book (fictional) on kundalini and doing some internet research. I've found the discussions very interesting and informative, if not combatative at times. I look forward to to many hours of stimulating reading and interaction with everyone. *****To Drew***** Please feel free to say hello, but DO NOT give me the Spring Forest Qi Gong link!!!!!!! I don't want you banned again! You will, however, be happy to know that I already have the Level One Learning Course in my possession. Take Care Everyone, and a hearty "Hello!" Robert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RobertR Posted January 17, 2010 Drew, The book was "The Kundalini Equation" by Steven Barnes. I read it initially in the mid 80's when it was first published and gave it another read last summer. (I'm obviously dating myself with that statement --I'm currently 45). I trained in the martial arts for for approx 2 years in the mid 80's where I was first introduced to the concept of "chi." At that time I was only interested in how it could increase my power and did not look any further. Over the years I've read numerous books on the tao, buddhism, chi, etc, but have treated it more as an intellectual exercise and haven't actually practiced any of it. I've decided now to actually put some things into practice, and in the course of my internet travels, came across the Tao bums. After reading through the forum here for some time I've come to realize that much of what I thought was hyperbole or exageration is actually true and that I now know just enough to know that I don't know shit!! Regarding Spring Forest Qi gong, a subject you are passionate about (and since I'm bringing it up you can now speak to your hearts content about it ) --I realized that I actually bought the course in the early 90's but never did anything with it. I will be doing so now. Any tips you can give me to help with the training would be appreciated, even if its only to say to 'stick with the course as its outlined.' Take care, Robert Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Taiji Bum Posted January 17, 2010 Thanks for the good intro and welcome to da Bums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
voidisyinyang Posted January 17, 2010 (edited) Just the cover of that book is worth it! haha. Maybe I can read that book -- it has great reviews on Amazon. Plus he's a black belt -- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Barnes Yeah if you get a chance to get the transmissions in person you can fly to the Twin Cities for the weekend to take Level 1 and 2 in person. When I first got the initiation from Chunyi Lin after class my girlfriend picked me up. My girlfriend was really gorgeous in her early 20s and had the ability to have any man she wanted pretty much. But I had to be honest -- my initiation was better than any sex I had. I didn't hide my enthusiasm for Chunyi Lin's qigong. But that was 10 years ago now! haha. Now he does the week long Level 4 retreats up on Lake Superior. That has to be awesome. But my last class from him in person was 5 years ago or so. Anyway I always recommend focusing on Chunyi Lin's "small universe" c.d. because that's the foundation for the practice and it's a really amazing tool for practice. And then you can move into more full-lotus practice. O.K. I just emailed Steve Barnes as he has a website with contact info -- I told him his book was recommended to me and so I recommended Chunyi Lin to him. haha. Drew, The book was "The Kundalini Equation" by Steven Barnes. I read it initially in the mid 80's when it was first published and gave it another read last summer. (I'm obviously dating myself with that statement --I'm currently 45). I trained in the martial arts for for approx 2 years in the mid 80's where I was first introduced to the concept of "chi." At that time I was only interested in how it could increase my power and did not look any further. Over the years I've read numerous books on the tao, buddhism, chi, etc, but have treated it more as an intellectual exercise and haven't actually practiced any of it. I've decided now to actually put some things into practice, and in the course of my internet travels, came across the Tao bums. After reading through the forum here for some time I've come to realize that much of what I thought was hyperbole or exageration is actually true and that I now know just enough to know that I don't know shit!! Regarding Spring Forest Qi gong, a subject you are passionate about (and since I'm bringing it up you can now speak to your hearts content about it ) --I realized that I actually bought the course in the early 90's but never did anything with it. I will be doing so now. Any tips you can give me to help with the training would be appreciated, even if its only to say to 'stick with the course as its outlined.' Take care, Robert Edited January 17, 2010 by drewhempel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
