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This is what used to be called "est" in the 70s and 80s. Supposedly they will scream at you if get up to go to the bathroom during the seminar, and keep bothering you to recruit other people to sign up for it. That said, I've met several people who claim to have benefitted from it.

Hello zenyogi,

Since you will be studying the Flying Phoenix Qigong, you might be interested in Sifu Dunn's Recommended Reading list:

http://www.taichimania.com/readinglist.html

For those interested in getting this book, I received an e-mail from Redwing Books yesterday, advertising a $40.00 off sale:

http://www.redwingbooks.com/sku/DaoAlcNeiWai

I got the CD after seeing this video, and like it a lot. Reminds me of some of my old favorites, like XTC and Robyn Hitchcock. The Father Yod and Source Family influence is evident. (NSFW). This John Lennon's son Sean by the way.

I wonder why the OP views Pubmed, a medical database, as the only source of reputable peer-reviewed writings?

Well, it could have been a breathing method, but might also have been the fact that he had a group of people following him around, observing and listening to him. See athletes, actors, and rock stars for similar examples.

Th following page has a one hour free video on the Guo Lin walking chi kung method:

http://www.healthyfoundations.com/guolin/introduction.html

I'd be curious to know about his personal practice. He is an expert in many disciplines, how does he schedule practicing them to remain proficient in each? Are there some pieces that he does every day? Any general guidelines for learning new skills?

Michael Winn teaches a version of MCO that includes a spinning dragon pearl. It could be red or blue. He said that this method is taught at Wudang Mountain. I don't think that this has anything to do with Max's Red Dragon Palm, but I might be wrong.

Apparently the ancient Chinese thought so:

The Jesus Sutras: Rediscovering the Lost Scrolls of Taoist Christianity

The Lost Sutras of Jesus: Unlocking the Ancient Wisdom of the Xian Monks

And the Dharma Became Flesh: A Christological and Soteriological Analysis of Jingjiao Christianity in Tang Dynasty China

The Secret Sayings of Ye Su: A Silk Road Gospel

Shouldn't that be wabbit season?

It's usually an elementary penguin that's singing Hare Krishna, not a parrot.

Certificates? Diplomas? I think that here on TTB, teachers would need to demonstrate igniting pieces of paper with their special powers, knocking someone out with out touching them, and then levitate, in order to be accorded any respect from some members.

6. "Jerry, Jerry, Jerry!!!"

I wonder if he is from Australia???

I just picked up Livia Kohn's Chen Tuan: Discussions and Translations. Chen Tuan was the Taoist adept from Hua Shan attributed with creating Tai Chi Ruler, the Lui He Ba Fa martial art, Sleeping Qigong, among other things.

This sounds like it should be a good seminar, from Sam Masich:

Milton, ON, Canada
Fri May 16 - Mon May 19

☯ Taiji Neigong—Postural Power, Stance Secrets, Breath and Qi

Taijiquan is often described as 'meditation in movement'. But meditative and energetic aspects of the art often take a back seat to outer form.

ThIs class will cover the entire 21 gesture 'Taijiquan Fundamental Strengthening Body and Mobilizing Qi Method' (太極拳初步健身運氣法) and its relationship to 'Breath Placement' concepts. This form, known also as Taiji Qigong (太極氣功), is an excellent compliment to the traditional Yang long form and is, in fact, considered by the early Yang masters to be an essential part of internal training.

Through use of taiji 'standing-post'—taijiquan zhuangbu (太極拳之樁步)—and single posture methods, we will examine the structural, energetic and practical application relationships between inner and outer aspects of the art.

Presenting traditional material with an eye on our needs as a contemporary practitioners, Sam will keep us busy—inside and out—in a way that will benefit to players, instructors and internal arts practitioners of all types.

schedule: May 16-19. 10am to 6pm (break from 1-3pm)
cost: $475 ($450 if pre-registered by April 15) ($135 per day; if you are coming by the day)
locations: Friday, Sunday and Monday (May 16, 18 & 19): 761 Main St. E. Unit 3, Milton, Ontario
Saturday May 17: Nassagaweya Tennis Centre and Community Hall, 9267 Guelph Line, Campbellville
contact: Mary Hansell (001) 905-854-0314

Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop

FYI, I received the following e-mail from Dr. Woody Swartz (aka Wu Dhi) today, regarding Dr. Johnson's upcoming seminars in Florida. He doesn't give the locations or dates, but interested parties could e-mail him (see end of message). This isn't one of my main areas of interest, so I won't be attending.

"Professor Jerry Alan Johnson will teach 2 special seminars in Florida. The first seminar will focus on the “Esoteric Realm of Ghosts and Spirits.” This unique seminar will teach students how to recognize the various types of spirits (from benign to malevolent), and what to do if and when you encounter them.

All classes will include both lecture and hands on application; the teaching will follow the material presented in Professor Johnson’s book entitled: “Daoist Exorcism: Encounters With Sorcerers, Ghosts, Spirits, and Demons.”

The total cost of this second two day seminar is only $450.00, and will cover the following topics:

Day #1: Introduction To The Spirit Realm
1. What makes an Individual Vulnerable and/or Susceptible to Ghost Encounters
• The Three Bodies and Three Worlds
• The differences between Psychosis and Neurosis
• The differences between Spirit Oppression, and Demonic Possession
• The Energetic Function of Shadow Spirits – Shadow Organs – Shadow Channels
• Why and How people attract Evil Spirits into their lives
• What “Feeds” them and why they stay
• When your home and/or clinic is impregnated with spirits
• Understanding Psychic Attacks
• The difference between Curses and Hexes

Day #2: Defenses Against Psychic Attacks
1. Applications Against Psychic Attacks
• Personal Protection (i.e., for your self – your mate – your family)
• Protection for the Home and/or Clinic
• Various techniques for creating an effective personal sanctuary
2. Purifying Applications
• Techniques for Clearing the Home and/or Clinic
Space
• Table Protocols For Removing Spirit Entities


Medical Qigong Therapy Seminar 2014 – Clinical Talismans Used To Enhance A Patient’s Healing

During the 2014, Professor Jerry Alan Johnson will teach a 1-day Seminar in Florida, on the topic of “Effective Home/Clinical Protection.” This second seminar will focus on teaching students the esoteric art of creating simple Daoist “Protection
Seals.” These special esoteric seal patterns were used in ancient China in every aspect of a doctor’s clinical practice. This special seminar is open to any Energetic Healer or student of Chinese Medicine who wants to go to the next level of Clinical Healing.

All classes will include both lecture and hands on application; the teaching will follow the material presented in Professor Johnson’s book entitled: “Daoist Exorcism: Encounters With Sorcerers, Ghosts, Spirits, and Demons.”

The total cost of this seminar is only $250.00, and will cover the following topics:

Day #1: Introduction To Effective Clinical Protection

1. Generating a Protective Clinical Environment

• Body: Postures and Hand Seal Applications

• Mind: Important Images, and Effective Visualizations

• Spirit: Sacred Sounds used to protect the doctor from clinical pathogens ? ?

2. Safe Clinical Purification Techniques

• Preparations and Precautions Against Absorbing Toxic Qi from the clinic

• How to Close an Energetic Portal??

3. How and When To Apply Healing Talismans onto Shen Disturbed Patients

• Preparations and Precautions

• Removing Energetic “Hitch-hikers”

Having these workshops in Florida is a blessing and a great opportunity. I had to travel to California and China many times at great expense to get these teachings. Having Dr. Johnson in Florida is a break for all of us to receive the teachings and practices.

Don’t hesitate for one moment to sign up for these classes. Contact me at
[email protected] to pre register and insure yourself a space, enrollment is limited".

You're It.

It's interesting how much concern the Russians show for the self-determination rights of the Crimeans versus the Chechnyans, Dagestanis, Tatars, Karelians, Chuvashians, Kalmyks, and other groups that THEY dominate and oppress.

(Note: I do not support the terrorist tactics used by some members of these groups).

I'm pretty sure that this is done as an exercise in Theravada Buddhist retreats, except that you do it before doing the action as well as during it. That way you have an intention before you do each thing. I read about this a long time ago in a small book by a Sayadaw Masaya (sp?). I don't remember if the goal is to be able to do this at all times or not.

Hello Bums,

Please read this and consider signing the petition:

http://www.change.org/petitions/help-stop-ufc-monopoly-over-octagon-shape?utm_campaign=new_signature&utm_medium=email&utm_source=signature_receipt

It's an interesting read, and was quite inexpensive as a Kindle e-book. Reading it made me more aware of the habitual tension that I hold in this area. A lot of the book is excerpts from other writings (both English and Chinese) that the author uses to illustrate his points. One of his suggestions is to put these dilator things up your ass. I think that I will pass on that one!

His Holey-ness?

http://youtu.be/_mPUVciF6TE