Kati Posted yesterday at 04:48 PM (edited) Hi everyone, I'm Kati – based in Germany – and happy to have found this forum full of people who seem to be just the right mix of wise, weird, and wonderfully devoted. 🙃 I'm drawn to Daoist approaches to healing and inner transformation, especially where they touch karma, spirit, body, and everyday life. My own practice is mostly shaped by Qigong (Spring Forest Qigong), which I’ve been exploring in a more intuitive and energetic way over the past year or so. Recently, I’ve become more curious about what’s really going on under the hood of these methods: Is there Neidan in SFQ? How deeply does it relate to classical Daoist alchemy, Zuo Chan, or Shengong? Where’s the line between simplified healing systems and full-on inner cultivation? I’ve had meaningful energetic experiences in Qigong — including heart opening, subtle shifts in inner dialogue, and meditative states that feel both nourishing and revealing — but I sometimes miss the deeper contextual roots or philosophical clarity behind it all. That’s what led me here. I’m hoping to connect with others who have gone deeper into the classical teachings, and maybe also bridge the gap between modern Qigong systems and ancient Daoist traditions. Oh — and I’ll probably post some nerdy questions soon about karma, Kung Fu, and why Chunyi Lin seems to have skipped Tai Chi 😅 Looking forward to learning from you all. Warm regards Kati Edited 13 hours ago by Kati 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forestofclarity Posted yesterday at 07:17 PM Welcome! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted yesterday at 07:46 PM (edited) Hi neighbour (I’m Dutch) great intro. Welcome to the forum and warm regards to you too. Edited yesterday at 07:50 PM by Cobie 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kati Posted 1 hour ago Thank you Cobie, what practices are you into? and what goals do you have witht those? if you mind sharing 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted 40 minutes ago 32 minutes ago, Kati said: Thank you Cobie, what practices are you into? and what goals do you have witht those? if you mind sharing You’re welcome. My interest is in translating the DDJ from characters, that’s what brought me to the forum. I don’t have a “practice” as such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
