exorcist_1699 Posted March 24, 2023 20 hours ago, Cobie said: Already explain it partly in the post above . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exorcist_1699 Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) On 2023/3/24 at 5:37 AM, Bindi said: ........... Sex is normal, just like emotions and thoughts are normal, but humanity doesn’t always have a healthy relationship with these attributes of the self, so all sorts of odd ideas get floated that lead to the banning and minimisation of sex, the banning and minimisation of emotions, and the banning and minimisation of thoughts in an effort to solve the problems associated with them. Making thoughts, emotions and sexuality healthy is the alternative, and if one can manage that then this can allow a spiritual potential within to awaken and develop. Healthy spirituality. Although Taoist qigong is for all ages, Taoist alchemy is hardly anything for the young people . Even some people are interested in it when they are young , it is unlikely that they can succeed , mainly because they lack of that resolute to commit . It is after having tasted all those bitterness , physical and emotional , in life that do people make up their mind . However , they then find that they are now already in their 50s , 60s .., so a careful calculation of how much jing and qi left behind becomes something important . Conversely , nearly all Zen masters in Chinese history start their cultivation of Zen when they are very young , as teenagers , even as kids in temples ; read Zen's classics ( say : 景德傳燈錄, 古尊宿語要.. etc ) will tell people about it , which in fact , is something significant but many people miss. Edited March 25, 2023 by exorcist_1699 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exorcist_1699 Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, Bindi said: .. repeated message ; deleted. Edited March 24, 2023 by exorcist_1699 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted March 24, 2023 6 hours ago, Nintendao said: https://www.thedaobums.com/topic/49360-neiye-section-7-controlling-the-essence/ Thank you so much for the link. You’re the best. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Master Logray Posted March 24, 2023 3 hours ago, exorcist_1699 said: Although Taoist qigong is for all ages, Taoist alchemy is hardly anything for the young people . Even some people are interested in it when they are young , it is unlikely that they can succeed , mainly because they lack of that resolute to commit . It is after having tasted all those sufferings , physical and emotional , in life that do people make up their mind . However , they then find that they are now already in their 50s , 60s .., so a careful calculation of how much jing and qi left behind becomes something important . Conversely , nearly all Zen masters in Chinese history start their cultivation of Zen when they are very young , as teenagers , even as kids in temples ; read Zen's classics ( say : 景德傳燈錄, 古尊宿語要.. etc ) will tell people about it , which in fact , is something significant but many of them miss. You are practically spelling out our ages. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted March 24, 2023 (edited) I’m now way too old for any spiritual road that requires any more of any type of ‘cultivation’; there’s just no time left. Starting young, I consider it child abuse. So I have come to the conclusion that the only spiritual roads of value, are the ones that give the end result instantaneously. Edited March 24, 2023 by Cobie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted March 24, 2023 59 minutes ago, Cobie said: I’m now way too old for any spiritual road that requires any more of any type of ‘cultivation’; there’s just no time left. Starting young, I consider it child abuse. So I have come to the conclusion that the only spiritual roads of value, are the ones that give the end result instantaneously. Can I ask you how old are you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
exorcist_1699 Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) 19 hours ago, Master Logray said: You are practically spelling out our ages. Just want to emphasize the importance of age in cultivation . Taoist alchemy and TCM both talk about it and pay lot of attention to it , but hardly can you find enough mention of its importance in Buddhist materials . When jing in our body is sufficient , it can echo a persistent emptied mind ; when jing in our body is in deficient state, hardly can it respond to an emptied mind, let alone consolidating one . Incapable of consolidating a persistent emptied mind means people are unable to understand why in Taoist canons and Buddhist sutras, they spend millions of paragraphs , from many different perspectives , exploring the same topic. Edited March 25, 2023 by exorcist_1699 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted March 25, 2023 7 minutes ago, exorcist_1699 said: Just want to emphasize the importance of age in cultivation . Taoist alchemy and TCM both talk about it and pay lot of attention to it , but hardly can you find enough mention of its importance in Buddhist materials . When jing in our body is sufficient , it can echo a persistent emptied mind ; when jing in our body is in deficient state, hardly can it respond to an emptied mind, let alone consolidating one . Incapable of consolidating a persistent emptied mind means people are unable to understand why in Taoist canons and Buddhist sutras, they spend millions of paragraphs , from many different perspectives , exploring the same topic. I think 16 years age is best to start Taoist cultivation Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blissdao9 Posted March 25, 2023 On 3/21/2023 at 3:19 AM, Conradom said: I've notice that my sexual energy is really high. I'm assuming it's because of all the energy work I have been doing lately through tai chi and standing meditation. It's something that I never felt before, and it's a bit uncomfortable. Which exercises are recommended to balance the sexual energy? Thanks! Many of these posts are interesting, but I think that a more practical answer might help. When one starts doing energy work, it is natural that one may see an improvement in one's sexual energy, as one's awareness grows and blockages starts clearing up. The system will start feeling more vibrant, and so will sexual energy. Understand that it is very normal, but now you might need an outlet. Sexual energy is very potent, so it must be refined and utilized for some purpose, digested back into the system, or released through ejaculation. You must consider which is your goal. 1. The first thing I would recommend is stillness meditation. When one is still and empty, it becomes much easier to calm the system and the mind. Naturally, the sexual energy will also be refined and flow upwards, bringing greater vitality and exuberance, perhaps even possible spiritual breakthroughs if you wish. 2. Go work out or do something to tire yourself out; drive yourself towards some purpose. Your body will naturally burn the energy to reenergize you towards something you are passionate about. When you are dead tired at night, you will not think too much about sex. 3. Cultivate the Dantian. Condense the energy into your lower Dantian. 4. Go jerk off if you really do not have any use of sexual energy. The recommended healthy timeframe is every 2-3 weeks. The longer the more health benefits. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lairg Posted March 25, 2023 (edited) When the sexual energy is refined in a stable way, it is common for the voice to become more cultured as the energy moves from the pelvis to the throat - the higher center of creativity. The husky sexy voice becomes noticeably smoother and more pleasant Edited March 25, 2023 by Lairg 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conradom Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Blissdao9 said: Many of these posts are interesting, but I think that a more practical answer might help. When one starts doing energy work, it is natural that one may see an improvement in one's sexual energy, as one's awareness grows and blockages starts clearing up. The system will start feeling more vibrant, and so will sexual energy. Understand that it is very normal, but now you might need an outlet. Sexual energy is very potent, so it must be refined and utilized for some purpose, digested back into the system, or released through ejaculation. You must consider which is your goal. 1. The first thing I would recommend is stillness meditation. When one is still and empty, it becomes much easier to calm the system and the mind. Naturally, the sexual energy will also be refined and flow upwards, bringing greater vitality and exuberance, perhaps even possible spiritual breakthroughs if you wish. 2. Go work out or do something to tire yourself out; drive yourself towards some purpose. Your body will naturally burn the energy to reenergize you towards something you are passionate about. When you are dead tired at night, you will not think too much about sex. 3. Cultivate the Dantian. Condense the energy into your lower Dantian. 4. Go jerk off if you really do not have any use of sexual energy. The recommended healthy timeframe is every 2-3 weeks. The longer the more health benefits. Yes, I was looking for some practical answers! Thanks Blissdao Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conradom Posted March 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Lairg said: When the sexual energy is refined in a stable way, it is common for the voice to become more cultured as the energy moves from the pelvis to the throat - the higher center of creativity. The husky sexy voice becomes noticeably smoother and more pleasant My wife is telling me I'm sounding more like Barry White . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites