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Nope, they’d have no way to prove who was behind it Can use ip redirection combined with blockchain technology to hide who published videos

Happy holidays to you as well! I post for the same reasons! Like I’ve said, I don’t care how I am viewed. I simply speak it how I see it

And this is how future generations will find me. I have intentionally left a trail of breadcrumbs

Mhmm. Exactly. Happens with most secretive traditions. Just a bunch of self-deceptive rationalizations and anytime someone speaks against it, they are turned on. It’s pretty funny actually

Hahha, you suggest I was serious and not simply bluffing to draw anger. Also, I am still anonymous as only a few on here know who I am Also, if a YouTuber has videos on weightlifting, stretching, how to do pull-ups, is it illegal to post videos with the same exercises? I think not. This is simply societal morality that tells you it is wrong. A more serious dilemma, if you are in the wild and someone threatens to kill your family to take your food, is it wrong to kill to prevent it? Sure, it creates karma. But, this is simply self-preservation. A core tenet of Dao.

And they did it without asking for nickels and dimes!

Oh, but it will matter! To the people it benefits! Thanks! You as well!

I see you fall into both the second and third categories. Wanting to appear well-intentioned to your own teacher to gain his approval and willing and able to pay the fees

He reveals his hypocrisy and identity in one post! Oh, the irony 😜

You see, here are the flaws of your teacher. He is attached to money, power, and fame. My solution takes all three of those away, and so, he gets angry calling it deplorable So, who really, is causing harm to his own practice in this scenario? I’d say it is the one still attached to fame, power, and money who refuses to place others Dao above his own. It goes against the spiritual advice of all past masters. Those in opposition to such a solution are 1) Benefitting from the current system 2) Currently learning from the teacher in question with enough money to pay the fee 3) Scared the teacher will kick them out if they share the same view I am highlighting the flaws of the system. I think they are fairly clear to see. Damo chooses of his own free will to maintain the fee because of his attachments to fame, money, and power. When someone like me says such things, his personality will get angry because he knows it’s true.

It would be a net-positive for others’ development. Mine doesn’t matter. Is it not a core tenet to place others’ achievement of Dao over your own?

Not if no one knew it was me 🤷‍♂️ Also, if they wanted to press charges or try to do something to rectify it, it would be even more publicity for Neigong and the Daoist spiritual arts. Spreading it more. Even better! I think your views of morality are simply immature

Ah just because something is illegal, that makes it wrong? What about children who must steal to survive? Is such an action karmically wrong or simply ethically wrong according to societal standards?

Lmao! I’m just saying, think about it. Who does it hurt? Only thing it hurts is the profit margin of Damo and whoever he is paying. People would still have to pay him for workshops and in person training. Could even use A.I to replace him with an animated avatar and do voice overs. Place all the recorded videos he’s posted on a video streaming service on the blockchain where they can’t be taken down. YouTube alternative. Pretty simple. Anyone with the link could access all the public teachings for free. Competitive advantage. He has used the competitive advantage principle as an inherent marketing tactic. Oh I’m so selfless! I’m giving you these arts I had to pay a shit ton for for a cheaper price than anyone is offering. Competitive advantage marketing tactics. Wouldn’t harm my practice at all 🤷‍♂️

Eh! I still might just rip them and put them somewhere. It would be easy enough.

No such thing! I’m an anonymous ninja. We shouldn’t be ashamed of sex

Alright, I’ve started this topic because I believe sex is a very complicated subject. I’d love to start a real conversation about it. First, let me highlight my current understanding. The most important and pivotal factor is that desire leads to loss of Yuan Jing. The bucket of Yuan Jing that is supposed to refill to the brim cannot refill unless the holes in the bucket are plugged up. This means that ideally you should refrain from all sexual activity as it stimulates desire. If you are working to replenish Yuan Jing, you will basically be wasting effort if you go out and have sex. Yet, I am in a dilemma. You see, I’m not fully confident that it is 100% healthy and always the case that sex should be quit entirely right off the bat. Yes, it’s the correct thing to do for replenishment. But, Jing is an energetic substance with many psychological components to it. Say, for example, you’ve been through sexual trauma in early childhood. This has resulted in repression of memory, avoidance of sex, and general psychological issues in relation to sex. Some people have real baggage when it comes to sex, raising a bunch of insecurities and fears, influencing the complex nature of desire and Jing. In danger of sharing too much information, I am a young male in my early 20s who’s working to replenish Yuan Jing. I know sex runs counter to my practice, yet I have realized that I have insecurities and problems in relation to sex that I feel like I should conquer before quitting it entirely. To me, more and more, it seems like sex has a big psychological aspect to it that a lot of times must be dealt with before it is quit entirely. If I had kids and I was a master of Neidan, I actually would not advise them to not have sex. In fact, I might say have as much sex as you want, knowing the dangers. Know the facts about how you are losing Yuan Jing. But, do you feel it serves a purpose? Do you feel you must deal with some problems first? Do you need to work things out with a trusted partner before quitting it entirely for spiritual growth? If so, I think sex is a perfectly healthy, natural thing to explore along the spiritual path. To me, sex does matter for spiritual growth. This is because it’s a part of personal development. You cannot rise above that which you cannot do. It is best to conquer sex and explore it, then discard it. That’s my opinion. Of course, many people come to Neidan from differing backgrounds at differing ages. I just turned 23. I have only had sex a few times in my life due to trauma. I haven’t had many long-term emotional relationships. I could have sex for the next 6 months then quit it entirely, only causing minor delays in my practice. To me, it seems almost necessary to work through the issues I have. It’s like a block in my practice. If I don’t do this, it seems like I run the danger of regressing later in my practice when it matters far more. In our modern society, sex is highly prized in relationships. Say, I take a girl on a date. Then 1 or 2 more dates. She’s expecting sex eventually because women have desire just the same as men for the most part. Then comes that awkward moment. Look, I’m not having sex right now. This, off the bat, raises so many problems immediately. First, are the problems you raise for yourself. The insecurities. Well, what’s gonna stop this girl from going out and having sex with other people if she’s not getting it from me? Yada yada. The list goes on. Yes, you could just say straight up, I don’t like sex, it doesn’t lead to that much pleasure for me, and I’m actually avoiding it for a spiritual practice that is very dear to my heart. Yet, the chances of finding a woman who can connect emotionally to you without ever having sex is few and far between. I don’t think it’s a very realistic thing to put into action in the early 20’s stage. Especially if you’re looking for emotional connection. Someone to share your life with. Some people arrive to authentic Neidan in their 30’s with a wife. For them, it’s much easier. They’ve had their pill. They’ve eaten until they are overfull and neither them nor their wife really truly need it too much to keep that emotional connection. I’m not sure I will receive any satisfactory answers on here, but just being relatable, this has to be the biggest obstacle for men. If it’s a problem for me, I know for a fact it’s a problem for others. I’d love to at least read the thoughts that are generated from this topic.

Sex is for sure enjoyable. But, to me, spiritual growth is way more import than sex. Oh yeah, for sure, I’ve had sex without finishing a few times now. Just gotta learn how to take breaks, bring the energy back from the perineum to the Ming men, use the right condoms, ect. Switch positions. You can even get a spray which numbs the sensations on the dick if you never want to finish. I’m sure it has harmonizing benefits. I am happy. I am simply sharing relatable experiences as they help others along the path. Even if it is years in the future. Sex is a vehicle for personal growth in a way. I’d rather have sex 100 times over the next few months and conquer every internal insecurity and fear surrounding sex than to have it pop up later.

I wouldn’t as they have free will. However, I’d work to persuade them that their current solution might be flawed. Competitive advantage is also a good persuasive technique. Why pay for something that elites are paying for when you can get it for free? For example, I’ve often thought of buying a subscription to the IAA, ripping all the videos, and releasing them on google drive for people to use freely. Maybe not the best decision karmically, but hey, maybe it benefits people 🤷‍♂️

My opinion has been made clear. His system works. He has his flaws. He has his red flags. Do you feel a calling for spiritual growth and the deeper teachings of Neidan? I think there are smarter ways to go. There are also much worse ways to go. All in all, he is a decent person and a hell of a teacher. It is good enough for most people. Especially as an entry point. It is unlikely you will ever become one of his very close students though 🤷‍♂️

Pretty good yes! But, there is room for improvement. My point is that I would rather teach an extremely poor person than a rich politician like Donald Trump. Are we to believe that Donald Trump is more entitled to spiritual growth than the poor people across the world with much greater virtue in this lifetime? This is unnecessary elitism that is also nonfunctional.

Well, I too, don’t believe true equality is possible or that it is a good thing. I simply think that the elites and non-elites are just as entitled to spiritual growth

Cringeworthy update: I’ve been having sex with a partner for the past few weeks. I have basically conquered my fear of underperforming or not being able to satisfy my partner. It already has started to feel quite underwhelming. It feels very animalistic and primal. The satisfaction and pleasure gained from it is all so temporary. Sure, you get to understand your own desires and insecurities more, but it doesn’t take too long to overcome them. First, the insecurities surrounding your body. Not to hard to overcome with a trusting partner. Especially if your body is fairly healthy. Secondly, for men, getting over the mental block of thinking you won’t last long enough in bed. I’ve certainly had times where I didn’t last too long but now I’ve learned the skill of lasting long enough to satisfy my partner. Something most men must overcome I think. There are solutions for it. Thirdly, gaining the required skills to give your partner the orgasms necessary and working to understand their desires in the bedroom. Doesn’t take too long. Talking with your partner about your own desires and theirs, you come to a mutual understanding and work around this. All in all, I already feel much better about sex and have the confidence to perform whenever I need to. Now, I already feel like I could give it up fairly easily. Doesn’t bring me much. It’s more about making sure my partner is satisfied. Seems like the females get much more pleasure out of it than we do in my experience. When I am in the act, my animalistic desires rise to the surface. Most of the pleasure is in the act itself. The act of seeing a woman in pleasure enjoying themselves and knowing you are the one causing these effects. The pleasure of the act is much more than the climax. The climax just feels like a waste. There goes my Yuan Jing! Now, I am tired and my practice has suffered a setback. At least the girl next to me is satisfied though. All in all, sex doesn’t really feel too great to me. Just a whole cluster fuck of insecurities, desires, traumas, ect.

There is truth to this. But, as westerners, I think we must also recognize the bullshit to it as well. The ‘rich’ and the ‘poor’ exist only because of our current societal systems. Say, for example, in 10,000 years, society changed to such an extent that capitalism was extinguished and there was universal basic income. Say, the rich had net worth caps and the poor always had enough to sustain themselves in a way that would support spiritual practice. Such a notion that wealth is a form of virtue and a sign that people were elite enough to be worthy of spiritual practice would likewise be extinguished. Karma and virtue exist, sure. But these laws must flow through the systems of reality that we as humans create with free-will. Teachers decide what to charge and decide what their reasons are for charging. Based on what you’ve said, you can only truly tell authenticity with great discernment and wisdom. I recognize both the truth and bullshit behind the motivations of teachers. Most of the time, teachers gate practices with money maybe because of their past experiences with their own teachers. Who knows 🤷‍♂️ All I know is that elitism in Neidan is kind of bullshit. There is some truth to it. But, it is also bullshit as well

It goes both ways. Empowerments/Transmissions can be used to help practice in a variety of ways. To me, the true bread and butter of the lineages is when practice automatically leads to transmission. In my opinion, you can reach master level without direct transmissions or empowerments. If you can align yourself fully with the lineage compass, method and ethical precepts/guidance alone will take you to master level. Transmission will occur automatically.