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12 hours ago, Taomeow said:A British colonel came up with this name for a lamaist monastic routine he learned while exploring Tibet in the early 20th century. He was a member of the exclusive Travellers Club in London, described as "the quintessential English gentleman's club."
This "quite" reminded me of Commander McBragg:
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https://www.dengmingdao.com/product/xingyiquan/
Healing Body, Mind & Spirit.
Xingyiquan, Standing Meditation, Marrow Washing Classic Qigong.
A Ten-Class Series, Sundays, September 24–December 3.
$180 until September 15, 2023.
Click here for an information sheet.Xingyi, means form (body) and mind. Quan, means fist and designates a martial art system. Xingyi unifies the body and mind. It is based on the Five Phases (Wuxing), the basis of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Practicing Xingyiquan cultivates the energy of the lungs, kidneys, liver, heart, and spleen; balances the emotions; builds a powerful body; and unifies the mind. Xingyiquan is particularly allied to Standing Meditation (Zhanzhuang,) and we’ll study how that builds internal energy and strong concentration.
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This weekend (August 26-27) (Free):
The Third Daoist Conference: Daoist Medicine & Healing: Ancient Daoist Wisdom and its Impact on Modern Chinese Medical Treatment
https://daoistgate.com/third-daoist-conference-daoist-medicine-healing/
We are delighted to announce our Third Annual Daoist Conference and are proud and humbled by the incredible lineup of speakers we gather for this year – spotlighting the natural way of healing according to Daoist principles, tradition, beliefs, and culture. We have eight speakers who are earnest practitioners in the philosophy, art, and science of Daoist research and healing – including panelists whose personal lives were touched by Daoist healing experiences.
The format of our conference dives deep into the subject. First, a speaker presents the subject expertise, then a table discussion with our facilitator, Sam Wuest, and Daoist priest, Master Zhou Xuanyun, bringing them together to answer your questions as they come in real-time from our chatbox.All are welcome.
PROGRAM and EVENT DETAILS (Download the PDF file here).
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Keksel Retreat
With Chaphur Rinpoche
In Person and On Zoom
9 am-12 pm Pacific Time
August 25-27We at Gyalshen Institute are excited to announce our upcoming Keksel Retreat that will be taught by Chaphur Rinpoche.
About the Practice: What is Keksel?
Keksel is a general Tibetan term that describes any practice involving the subtle channels, winds and drops or “tigles. ” These three are used in a spiritual context to give the practitioner an experience of the enlightened body, speech and mind. In addition, keksel is also practiced for its numerous health benefits.
Tibetan medical theory posits that our body and consciousness is composed of five elements (earth, water, fire, wind and space). These five are expressed within us through the interconnection of our flesh, blood, heat, breath, and consciousness. They are connected to the five organs: liver, kidneys, spleen, lungs, and heart. Those organs are in turn, connected to the five negative emotions: attachment, jealousy, ignorance, pride, and anger.
However, the five negative emotions can be transformed into the five wisdoms: emptiness, mirror-like wisdom, the wisdom of equality, discriminating wisdom, and all accomplishing wisdom. The transformation of the five negative emotions into the five wisdoms is the basis of spiritual practice. Keksel provides a powerful method to transform the five poisons into the five wisdoms, and thus attain liberation. However, through its activity of harmonizing the elements within the body, keksel practice can also have a profound effect on the health of the practitioner.
Teaching Lineage
Both the tsa lung and trulkhor practices from the Bönpo tantric and dzogchen traditions are types of keksel. This course incorporates movements and practices from both of these traditions as well as the recitation of mantra. This teaching will incorporate all three of these traditions.
When describing the reason for the synthesis of these separate traditions, Chaphur Rinpoche writes,
“In ancient times, those Bön practitioners who emphasized Keksel practice, lived long and healthy lives and attained lasting peace through the realization of their mind’s nature. In modern societies and especially in the West, life is fast paced and cerebral. This creates a mind and body disconnect which leads to further emotional and physical imbalances and problems in interpersonal relationships. I believe that the Keksel teachings are well suited to address these issues. My desire is to distill the essential points of these teachings into one system that is even more effectively tailored to the Western mind.”
Also, the lessons will be recorded and daily sessions will be available afterward.
We are looking forward to seeing you in person or online!
In person: 1608 Bonita Road, San Pablo, CA 94806Click here to register.
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I was thinking about one of my favorite Bums who has been missing for some time and learned that she transitioned back in January. I gained a lot from her posts over the years.
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This is Thursday evening and sounds interesting. I believe that you do not need to be an NQA member to register:
June 8th,2023
8:30 - 9:30 PM EasternThis talk will introduce the teachings of Master Hu Yaozhen (1887-1973), a medical qigong doctor and teacher. His qigong was characterized by Stillness in Movement and Movement in Stillness. His primary teachings centered on ‘Keeping the Mind On’ practices. These are quiescent practices that are equivalent to our modern mindfulness practices.Kevin will provide several definitions of mindfulness meditation and descriptions of different kinds of mindfulness practices: mindfulness of breathing, physical movement, and qi/energy movement.
Master Hu’s mindfulness practices focus on the dantians. Kevin will compare the modern locations with the locations that Master Hu identified. Master Hu also applied quiescent or deep relaxation practices which we will explore. Finally,we will explore Master Hu’s three mindfulness practices: Mindfulness of the Middle Dantian, the Mingmen, and the Lower Dantian. If time allows, we will practice Master Hu’s Mindfulness of the Middle Dantian technique.
Kevin Siddons, Ed.D. is presently retired.During his career he was an epidemiologist with the Lehigh Valley HospitalHealth Studies Department (2.5 years), and Supervisor of Outcome Studies and Research at Kidspeace (5 years) in Pennsylvania where he also briefly taught at Temple University’s Department of Health Education.
Kevin began practicing qigong in 2011 and teaching in 2015. He teaches the 15Taiji Movements Qigong of Master Jiao Guorui, the 5 Animal Frolics of MasterJiao, Hunyuan Qigong of Master Feng Zhiqiang, Yi Jin Jing, 18 Buddha Hands, and an adaptation of Master Chen Xiang’s 13 Postures Taiji form.
To make old Chinese books on Qigong and Taiji available in English, Kevin collaborates with a translator. He is presently working on Master Dai Yetao’s 5 Animal Frolics and preparing to begin teaching them. Kevin has already written one book on Master Jiao’s 5 Animal Frolics Qigong and is writing a second one on Master Jiao’s 15 Taiji Movement Qigong.
In recent years, Kevin has been studying with Dr. Henry McCann, an acupuncturist in New Jersey. Dr. McCann is a 12th generation lineage holding disciple of Chen Style Taijiquan, a 3rd generation lineage disciple of Hunyuan Chen Style Taijiquan and a disciple of a Qigong lineage transmitted by Hu Yaozhen that originated with the Daoist Immortal Chen Tuan. Dr. McCann has worked with Kevin to revive the qigong forms and teachings that he has had translated. Now, with several texts translated, Kevin finds it very exciting to realize that there is so much more to learn and practice. Qigong and Taijiquan are arts that one can practice for a lifetime and always discover something new about oneself and the outer world.
Since 2018, Kevin teaches at several locations in Bethlehem PA in person and via Zoom -
Master Ou will teach the Moving Form of Pangu Shengong and give group healing class on June 3d.
Don't miss the opportunity to learn it directly from Master Ou! Sign up now at https://www.pangu.org/events/pangu-shengong-workshops-2023/
Why study Pangu Shengong? You may find some very straightforward answers below.
Pangu Shengong was created by Master Ou, Wen Wei in 1990. Since then, Master Ou and Pangu Shengong practice has helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve good health and happiness. There are so many Pangu Shengong students who have written their testimonials. There are two testimonials’ collections books in Chinese. There are many written testimonials on our websites, in our forums, Facebook groups and other websites and forums. Some people wrote their journey into books in which they shared how Pangu Shengong played an important role in their recovery and growth. But if you ask, can you tell me with a few sentences, or even a few words, about what benefits you have received from practicing Pangu Shengong? Below is the answer. Please read the short quotes below from some of the Pangu Shengong students telling you the benefits they have realized from practicing Pangu Shengong.
“I have become calmer and more tolerant, and my physical health has been great over the years because of Pangu Shengong. I was not affected by the coronavirus despite the tense surrounding environment – I was able to work and I did not contract the virus. I am immensely grateful for all these and beyond, and also for having the opportunity to attend Master Ou’s classes now!”
“More balance and grounding, stronger immunity.”
“Blood sugar back to normal since I learned the Moving Form in January in 2022.”
“Pangu Shengong saved my life!”
“My eczema cleared up. I feel clear, lighter with more energy.”
“More energetic and faster recovery from illnesses.”
“Increased energy, stamina, flexibility.”
“Asthma, allergies, and gastrointestinal issue are all cured.”
“More energy, and stronger.”
“Calmer, More love, More compassion.”
There are a lot more. Please visit https://www.pangu.org/news/why-study-pangu-shengong-this-article-may-give-you-a-very-straightforward-answer/ to read more.
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Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo,
Part II, TrekchödWith Chaphur Rinpoche
May 27-28, 2023
9am-12pm PT and 6pm to 9pm CET.
in person and on zoom.
This weekend Chaphur Rinpoche continues the precious teaching of Shardza’s Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo by focusing on the Trekchod teachings. The Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo presents Dzogchen teachings very directly for those of sharp faculties. In this section on Trekchod, Shardza begins with practice instructions on Dawa Gyaltsen’s five-fold meditation. Beginners will find this a very easy way to approach Dzogchen, and those already familiar with the five-fold meditation will surely enjoy Shardza’s presentation. Shardza then continues his instructions with a series of powerful, direct introductions on the view, meditation, conduct, and result of Dzogchen.
The focus of this weekend’s Trekchod teachings from the Heartdrops of Dharmakaya will be very practice oriented. We will begin with a gradual approach to arriving at the nature of our mind using Dawa Gyaltsen’s five-fold meditation. We will then continue with a series of direct introductions on cutting through to the nature of mind. In the final session of the weekend, we will conclude with teachings on gaining confidence with regard to experiencing the nature of mind and integrating it into one’s daily life. You are warmly and enthusiastically invited to join us in this important practice oriented weekend.
Please register below by May 25th to receive the handout.
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https://zencare.org/commit-to-sit-summer-2023/
About Commit to Sit
Sixteen Zen teachers from across the United States and Japan will lead us in an in-depth exploration of Zen practice guided by our study text, Opening the Hand of Thought, Kōshō Uchiyama’s clear and accessible introduction to the practice of Zen Buddhism. The book covers a wide range of topics in a straightforward and down-to-earth manner, including the nature of the self and the relationship between Zen and everyday life. This book, as well as this practice period, offer a valuable opportunity for anyone interested in learning about or deepening their understanding of Zen Buddhism.
This unique practice period includes:
- Weekly dharma talks and Q&A by our teachers, live-streamed Sunday (and some Thursday) evenings at 7:30pm ET and will be available afterward via video recordings.
- Daily email reflections selected from the study text to support our learning.
- Daily community meditation opportunities through our Online & In-Person Zendo (the “One-do”) with participants from around the world, including two additional dharma talks each week.
- Opportunities for discussion with an online forum for reflection with other Commit to Sit practitioners.
- Additional resources (articles & videos) to support you in deepening your practice.
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Qigong Bigu or Fasting: The Best Investment in Your Health and Long-Term Wellness by Dr. Kevin Chen. He does these retreats quarterly. I haven't taken one but hope to eventually.
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https://purelandfarms.com/programs/2023/april/nejang-yoga
Nejang:
Tibetan Healing YogaPRACTICAL Workshop with Christiana Polites
SUNDAY APRIL 2nd, 2023
9am - 1 pm
PRICE:
$60: In Person at Pure Land Farms
$40: Online LivestreamAll participants (both online and in person) will receive a video recording of the class
Nejang (Tibetan གནས་སྦྱངས་) is a gentle healing yoga practice consisting of twenty four simple physical exercises which use breath work and self-massage to open the channels, balance the internal energies, relax the mind, and nourish the inner organs. With roots in the Kalachakra tradition, such exercises have been prescribed by Tibetan physicians for centuries to improve health and vitality and to support spiritual practice.
In this workshop we will learn the fundamental theory of Tibetan healing and subtle anatomy, key points of posture and breath, and practice the the twenty-four Nejang Yoga exercises while exploring their specific therapeutic applications according to Tibetan medicine and the original 14th century root text.
This is a gentle yoga practice that is suitable for most, regardless of age, physical condition or spiritual background. Please wear comfortable loose fitting clothing.
Christiana Polites received her Bachelor of Arts in the Comparative Study of Religion at Harvard University and has been immersed in Eastern spiritual traditions for over twenty years. She has studied both Tibetan and Chinese Daoist healing arts and received a Masters in Acupuncture from the National University of Natural Medicine in Portland, Oregon. She has traveled extensively around the world, seeking out authentic living lineages in both the healing and spiritual sciences.
Christiana is the Executive Director of Pure Land Farms and the Sowa Rigpa Institute. She teaches foundational courses on Tibetan Medicine, yoga and rejuvenation and guides retreats and practices in the Yuthok Nyingthig meditation tradition at Pure Land Farms, online and internationally.
Nejang: Tibetan Self-Healing Yoga by Dr. Nida Chenagtsang is available in print and digital format from Sky Press.
“What I love about Dr. Nida’s work is that it’s so real, down-to-earth, appropriate, courageous and straightforward.
Learning and developing habits based on the self-knowledge inculcated by the practice of Nejang is a big step toward feeling better, more well, more capable, and more free. Start caring for your body as if it were one of the favorite stuffed animals you used to play with and cuddle with as a child!
Enjoy this little book on Nejang, Tibet’s gift to you of a basic self-care operating instruction manual!”
- From foreword by Professor Robert Thurman:
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Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo (Dharmakaya) Retreats
With Chaphur Rinpoche
Part I: Rushan
March 25-26, 2023, 8AM – 11:30AM PT,
5pm – 8:30PM CET. On ZoomHeart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo is a text written by Shardza Rinpoche, one of the great Dzogchen masters of Yungdrung Bön. It is a powerful, direct method of Dzogchen. It encompasses 4 sections; Rushan, Trekchod, Thogal and the Bardo.
Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo, Part I: Rushan
Rushan literally means separation, specifically the separation between Samsara and Nirvana. During this first section of Heart Drops Of Kuntu Zangpo, Rinpoche will give an introduction to Samsara and Nirvana through explanations of the differences among each of the 6 realms (the Hell, Hungry Ghost, Animal, Human, DemiGod and God realms) with more emphasis on the Human Realm.
These teachings are open to students that have any level of familiarity with the Bōn teachings. All are warmly invited to attend via Zoom. Also, the daily sessions will be recorded and sent out shortly afterwards to all participants.
A transmission of each part of this complete, unbroken lineage teaching of the Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo will be given to each student on the designated weekend.
Our future additional Heart Drops of Kuntu Zangpo retreats will also be offered in a weekend format. There will be approximately 3 ½ hours of teaching given by Chaphur Rinpoche on Saturdays and Sundays. While attending all 4 weekends is encouraged, you are warmly welcome to attend one or more sections as your schedule permits.
March 25-26th: (Heart drops of Kuntu Zangpo-Part I Rushan)
May 27-28th (Heart drops of Kuntu Zangpo-Part II Tekchod)
July 29-30 (Heart drops of Kuntu Zangpo-Part III Thogal)
September 23-24 (Heart drops of Kuntu Zangpo-IV Bardo)
The sessions will be recorded but we highly encourage live participation. Please register by March 24th.
To Register for the Rushan Retreat, please click here.
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There are some versions of Yi Jin Jing which use relatively little external movement and consist of sequences of tightening and releasing different muscle groups by doing things like pressing the palms down, spreading the fingers apart, tightening the fists with the thumb inside the other fingers, and so forth. You may also be engaging the core and perineum (and coordinating the breath) with the "flexing" while doing this. One of these is shown in Dr. Yang Jwing Ming's early book Qigong for Health and Martial Arts. Another, called Sinew Metamorphosis is taught by Sifu Anthony Korahais in his Qigong 201 course (probably learned from GM Wong Kiew Kit).
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Phowa Retreat
Transference of Consciousness (Phowa)
With Chaphur Rinpoche
In Person and on Zoom
March 3rd – 5th, 9am-12pm (PT) and 6pm to 9pm Central European Time (CET)
In response to the request of many students, Chaphur Rinpoche has generously agreed to give instructions on the practice of Phowa, or Transference of Consciousness. The ultimate benefit of this practice is to steady the practitioner’s mind at the time of one’s own death and to clear any obstacles that would prevent consciousness from rising freely into the enlightened state. In the Bön tradition, for over 18,000 years, Phowa has been performed by empowered lamas for practitioners at the time of death to support the transfer of consciousness to the enlightened state. Today, the practice is being taught to practitioners, not only for their own benefit, but to encourage them to develop the focused practice and intention, that can assist others to attain enlightenment in the dying process. To be effective, one must first receive transmission which Rinpoche will give to those who are attending this retreat. Then, when combined with focused practice and intention, whether performed by a Lama or a practitioner, Phowa can become an expression of Supreme Bodhicitta.
Join Chaphur Rinpoche for this special event. The number of in person participants is limited. Advance registration by March 1st is required.
LOCATION:
1608 Bonita Road,San Pablo, CA 94806
Please use this link to register for the retreat.
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Free Event: December 9 and 10, 2022:
-Presentation of the book:
“Healing with yantra Yoga”
From Tibetan Medicine to the Subtle Body
With excerpts from talks by Namkhai Norbu, Atiyoga Master
December 9th, 2022
5.00 – 6.00 p.m. ( GMT + 5)- New York Time Zone
With Doctor Phuntsok Wangmo
- Experiential workshop:
Workshop on Tibetan medicine and the practice of Yantra Yoga: benefits on health and in our daily life
December 10th, 2022
h. 09.00 – 11.00 a.m. / 2.00-4.00 p.m. -(GMT-5)-New York Time Zone
with Phuntsog Wangmo and Paula Barry
Phuntsog Wangmo and Paula Barry will give an introduction to the principles of Tibetan Medicine and Yoga. Through examples of how to practice Yantra Yoga they will explain the benefits, obtainable for the health of body and mind, in daily life.
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Hi Dan, two books that I think meet your criteria and would recommend are The Way of Qigong by Kenneth S. Cohen and The Healing Promise of Qi by Roger Jahnke.
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Naropa Vajrayogini & Six Yogas of Niguma with Lama Glenn Mullin21 week series - online via Zoom - starting on November 12Vajrayogini, is a representation of complete enlightenment in female form. The Vajrayogini practice belongs to the class of Highest Yoga Tantras and derived from the Chakrasamvara Tantra. This particular lineage was transmitted from the great Indian Mahasiddha Naropa to the Pamthingpa Brothers and has been passed down through the Sakya and Gelug schools to the present day.Naropas consort and spiritual sister was Niguma. The Six Yogas of Niguma are Tummo, Illusory Body, Clear Light, Dream Yoga, Bardo Yoga & Phowa.
Prerequisites:
Usually the prerequisite is initiation into Vajrayogini. This is not required, unless one wishes to continue the practice beyond the 21-week schedule.
For those who want to continue the practice; Lama Glenn will offer the empowerment towards the end of the 21-week program.
Time schedule:Every Saturday at 10 AM Eastern Time US Lama Glenn will teach for about 90 minutes.Every Monday for the duration of the series Gosia & Jonas Over will be guiding the weekly practice at 3 PM Eastern Time US for about 90 minutes.(While it is recommended to attend live, recordings will be made available for seven days after each session.)
Registration Fee:
108$ (+ Donation of your own choice)
In order to register please make the payment of the registration fee and donation via the registration form.
If you want to participate but cannot afford the registration fee due to life circumstances, please contact us via [email protected]
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Tsa Lung Trul Khor Yoga | Teaching and Transmission
with Tempa Dukte Lama & Geshe Chembel GurungSaturday, October 22nd – Sunday, October 23rd, 2022
from 9:30am – 1:00pm EST
via Zoom & In-Person at Olmo Ling Bon Center
Simultaneous Translation will be available in French & Spanish online! Please check back for more updates!
Tsa Lung Trul Khor is ancient Tibetan Bon Yoga. It is a contemplative practice that employs breathing, physical movement, vocal sound, visualization, and deep meditative awareness as a path of harmonizing the body, mind, and energy, and attaining awakening. Among the cycle of Bon Trul Khor teachings, the Tsa Lung practices are regarded as particularly accessible while also powerful and beneficial. These practices are simple and gentle and do not require a lot of flexibility. No familiarity with Trul Khor or yoga is required.
Tempa Dukte Lama and Geshe Chembel Gurung will explain how imbalances in the five elements cause agitation in the five winds, five internal organs, five senses and corresponding external limbs. Due to these imbalances and agitation, our health becomes vulnerable. The lamas will demonstrate and give detailed instructions on a set of simple and highly effective Tsa Lung Thrul Khor exercises of body, speech, and mind. They will explain how we can use these practices to balance and clear the agitation caused by the imbalances of the five elements.
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Hi Asher,
I don't have any experience with this material but here is a Tai Chi/Qigong teacher that has done some work in this area:
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The beginning of a qigong session is usually more quiescent as you mindfully adjust the breath, posture, and mind to enter into a relaxed state. This is part of what distinguishes qigong from just doing basic exercise. That said, some qigong methods that I find quite heating are Yi Jin Jing, Five Animal Frolics, and Swimming Dragon Qigong. Since you are aware of Ayurveda, you probably know the yogic Sun Salutation (Surya Namaskar), a classic method for generating body heat. You can find YouTube videos of all of these.
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The recordings from this conference have been posted on YouTube:
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Ping Shuai Qigong
in Daoist Discussion
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Personally I'm pretty skeptical about the possibility achieving of physical immortality. However, I do think that this exercise (and many other qigong methods) could benefit the immune system, thus leading to a longer and more healthy life.
I don't think that it's ever too late to start. There is such a wide range of practices that there is probably something for everyone, no matter what their age and current condition is.