Russell

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    Tai Chi Energy Patterns DVD http://www.ramelrones.com/ and more directly http://www.ramelrones.com/#patterns

     

    I found this DVD really helpful - the visual representation of energy flow is very good. (a preview of energy patterns available on the site)

    From the blurb on site: "6-hour mind/body program, master-teacher Ramel Rones instructs essential movements and training exercises, with a focus on four popular Tai Chi Patterns: Ward Off, Rollback, Press, and Push. You will learn to develop and utilize the internal (Qi) energy that can be found within all Tai Chi movements."

     

    Recommend it highly.

  4. Posted

    In the Taoist religion I understand that one must become a demon before one becomes a God. And even the Gods are unstable at best. Like freeform says, the hardest thing to face is what's under the surface of our own hard feelings for what we consider so "other". I imagine this is another one of those endlessly difficult features of being human. Various methods of self-inquiry help enormously. Byron Katie's work, the 3-2-1 Shadow Process, any good parts work (ie: Internal Family Systems).

     

    Re: Osho, I've gotten some good gems out of his stuff. Same with Chogyam Trungpa. Same with Muktananda. Same with Adi Da even. I'm fairly glad I was never in a situation where they were crashing at my place regularly, but I enjoy checking out their insights from time to time. It's a shame these people and their organizations have also caused suffering. I am not against a call to accountability but I'm also not into victimization movements ("poor us"). Often I even think there should be more said about abuse and decline of teachers at the hands of deranged students than vice versa.

     

    Sean

     

     

    Swami Beyondananda:

    http://wakeuplaughing.com/index.html

    Especially - the news

    http://wakeuplaughing.com/news.html and

    Swami for Precedent

    http://www.wakeuplaughing.com/precedent.html

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    From http://www.carleton.ca/~rgray/TaoTeChing/

     

    Fifteen

     

    The ancient masters were subtle, mysterious, profound, responsive.

    The depth of their knowledge is unfathomable.

    Because it is unfathomable,

    All we can do is describe their appearance.

    Watchful, like men crossing a winter stream.

    Alert, like men aware of danger.

    Courteous, like visiting guests.

    Yielding like ice about to melt.

    Simple, like uncarved blocks of wood.

    Hollow, like caves.

    Opaque, like muddy pools.

     

    Who can wait quietly while the mud settles?

    Who can remain still until the moment of action?

    Observers of the Tao do not seek fulfillment.

    Not seeking fulfillment, they are not swayed by desire for change.

  6. Posted

    Welcome to TTB Russell. Donating on your first post! See, now that's what I'm talkin' about. :lol:

     

    Thanks, I appreciate it. Every bit helps me rationalize procrastinating my paying gigs to put more time, energy, money into the forum here.

     

    Never heard of Ramel Rones before, I'm checking his website now. I like the look of that sunrise Tai Chi. What's your experience been with his material so far?

     

    Sean

     

    OK.

    Thanks for welcome message.

    Concerning Ramel Rones dvds - I'm really enjoying his material. Very good, IMO. Learning a lot on lots of levels; it feels like.

    Best,

    R

  7. Posted

    Hello to all. I've just joined up. Look forward to reading and contributing to list topics. I'm in Australia and have a long involvement with meditation and various forms of yoga. Since mid 90s learning and practicing chi gung, and taoist methods; initially with Mas Rogers. Most recently have done Michael Winn's courses at healingdao.com (ongoing) and enjoyed the new DVDs by Ramel Rones at RamelRones.com. Member of local Push Hands club. Best, Russell