steve

I currently do an hour each (most!) mornings. I'm by far the clearest first thing in the morning. In the afternoon, evening, and before bed I'm tired, my head's cloudy and I struggle more.

Nice clips Buddy - I particularly like the Xian Tian changes.

I'd like to see either of these magical feats demonstrated. I practice Daoist meditation from the Kun Lun Xian Zong school. I'm not that far advanced but there is nothing remotely like what I've seen described in Lama Dorje's site. Perhaps I'm not far enough along in my training to be exposed to the "supernatural" stuff and perhaps our systems are very different but at this point I believe that what is needed is time, patience, commitment, and practice rather than a mysterious direct transmission from a master for a few hundred dollars... Where is the precedent in the history of internal development for achieving enlightenment without years of diligent effort simply for a fee? Steve

Very good question Dwai... It's like the difference between doing the taiji form vs feeling that the taiji form is doing me. It's like using my intellect to guide me through the postures vs using the one point to feel the qi flowing through the postures. Like the difference between doing nothing and not-doing. I wonder if there is a parallel with yin/yang - yin is intuitive and receptive, opening to subtle influences without trying or causing, yang is more analytical, intellectual, taking initiative to explore, inquire, analyze. Very cool question to ponder... Steve

WHen I figure out who is saying "Myself" I'll ask... PS Here's my first revision after some thought... 1. Zhuangzi 2. Alan Watts 3. Osho 4. Thich Nhat Hanh 5. Ourself

1. Zhuangzi 2. Alan Watts 3. Osho 4. The Dalai Lama 5. Myself (whatever that means...)

Do you mind describing what types of supernormal powers you are referring to specifically? Steve

I agree with Buddy. It's easy to push an opponent who is rigid or coming in with force - it looks good to an audience and does demonstrate good timing and rooting. Not so easy when the opponent yields. Fajin is short and explosive, and, when done right, is very hard to yield or neutralize. You can't really see the effect as much as feel it when you're on the receiving end. It penetrates. It does damage inside but doesn't necessarily look impressive from the outside. When you watch him closely, he's pushing out and up and his hands are moving a good distance. An is a downward press, not an upward push, and it's very short with a sinking of the wrists - this video is a parlor trick and lot's of people use it to demonstrate their "internal power." He may have a very high level of skill, I don't mean to denigrate his ability, but pushing a cooperative student in this way is not the way to demonstrate it.

Standing meditation is not limited to "no thought." My shi-ye has taught me two standing techniques that involve guiding qi with the mind of intent. He didn't teach me these techniques until about 1 year after beginning my sitting practice. There is some similarity to sitting in that the yi quides the qi. One is a technique for building strength in the body, the other flexibility. Both are designed for martial development. Neither is specifically related to chakras or to the meridians or microcosmic or macrocosmic orbits.

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors, we borrow it from our children.... Native American I can think, I can wait, I can fast. Hesse; Siddhartha Whether one believes in a religion or not, and whether one believes in rebirth or not, there isn't anyone who doesn't appreciate kindness and compassion. The Dalai lama Steve

Greetings all, My name is Steve and I'm a student of Dao meditation, Qigong, Taijiquan, and Xingyiquan. I just stumbled upon this forum and thought I'd check it out. I look forward to seeing what goes on here and sharing my interest in cultivation with similarly minded folks.