An Experience of Daoist Life Extension and Spiritual Development
Original Chinese
Language Article By: Qianfeng Daoist Master Zhao Ming Wang (赵明旺)
(Translated by Adrian
Chan-Wyles PhD)
This is the self-cultivation experience of Han Niu Gong.
On the 1st of May, I began my training. On the third day the master enquired as to my progress. As my practice had been shallow, I felt that I could not answer properly. I redoubled my efforts and focused, and from then on (and over a time period of around two-days), I had a number of profound experiences, which I then reported to the master. For three nights in a row, there was a pillar of light in the dark sky (i.e. visions of light in the head cavity), as a good type of pressure appeared to increase in the head area. There was also present a feeling of a special kind of heat. Previously, I felt that there was a lack of inner strength, but after these experiences, my vital (moral) force strengthened inside, and I felt strong (as if like steel). At home I have a partner and children, and because of this, I have been consumed by lust. This has led to a wasting of my essential energy (jing). As my practice continued, I noticed that my digestive system began to change. For years previously I hid the fact that I had problems with my stomach. My stools changed and began to take on a proper shape and size, once or twice a day. After twenty or thirty years of problems, I was amazed by this improvement, as I thought it was impossible. The skin from my hands used to peel and the nails were brittle, but after this training, the condition of the skin improved, the nails toughened, and the fingers strengthened. Lust diminished and the scrotum and surrounding area shrunk and remained in a non-stimulated state during the day. The area is dry and cool. This is surely the good effects of good Daoist practice. Furthermore, the eyes became cool; the spirit (shen) became clear, and the energy (qi) became invigorated, clear and bright. The fluid in the mouth (and throughout the body) became plentiful and invigorated. Gradually I developed a light sweat. This Daoist method is full of benefit because it is correct, and ensures that the body and mind improve. In reality, people should drink more water. This is the maintenance of well-being through the practice of a true art of self-cultivation.
Today, people seek instruction from the wrong masters. The masters they choose do not possess the correct knowledge, wisdom, or moral fortitude. When this happens, the moral degradation of the teacher is embodied in the students as poor and deficient health. I was lucky, because I indeed found a true master to instruct me. As his moral character is good – my health is good – it is that simple.
For me, my true master (i.e. ‘shifu’) is Zhao Ming Wang. My shifu said:
“Daoist self-cultivation is the hard work of cultivating the Dao. No matter what you do in life, whether standing, sitting or lying – always control and regulate the breath so that the flow of vital force (inherent qi) is properly cultivated. The psychological and emotional processes are chaotic and desperately need to be controlled; this practice leads directly to the establishment of peace and tranquillity in the mind. In the quietness a bright light appears, (and the divine sky and the broad earth are united). This achievement signifies the establishment of prenatal qi, and this consolidation of energy (which is not wasted through leakage) is the acquisition of genuine knowledge and wisdom – which is clearly distinguishable from false knowledge and no wisdom. This is the correct following of the law and not its abandonment. The qi channels are unblocked, bad qi is eradicated from the body (and mind), and over-all inherent qi is enhanced and strengthened so that poor health and illnesses leave the body. This is the optimum functioning of spirit (shen), inherent-essence (jing), and vital energy (qi). This description is not empty rhetoric. Train for a year and diligently train to quieten the mind. Perfect the six steps (of regulating and controlling the six senses to prevent qi leakage), experience the six unusual states and the health of the outer body will strengthen and improve dramatically. This is what you should practice, Han Niu Gong.”
This method is very powerful and effective. My Shifu said:
“Han Niu Gong, you must understand that the use of exact language during authentic Daoist instruction is very important, as the wrong words create the wrong effect and lead to disaster. The use of correct instruction empowers the people, and strengthens their practice – this brings merit to the world. A true master teaches those to whom he or she shares a karmic link and common outlook on life. In this way health and longevity can be established for a lifespan of one hundred years, so that the mind is compassionate and boundless in its benevolence.”
Testament of disciple Tian Yan Zi (Han Niu Gong)
Daojia, Longmen, Qianfeng Prenatal School Lineage Inheritor.
Qianfeng Hermitage: Zhao Ming Wang
©opyright: Adrian Chan-Wyles (ShiDaDao) 2015.
Original Chinese Language Source Article: http://752315496.blog.163.com/blog/static/883001822013924113033949/
道家性命双修体会
汗牛功的亲身体会
五一培训回来。第三天师父查岗。问汗牛功练后有何体会。没练没能答复。让我好好认真练功。别说两天后奇特出现。即向师父汇报。外举一连三个晚上都一柱晴天。充血量之大。也特别的热。以前挺起时内里总觉着缺少什么。骨气充足。挺而坚。如钢。有家姻缘。随之色欲心也浓了。精漏。继续练功。消化系统起了变化。隐藏多年胃病有了反应。大便变得有形状。有时一天两次都有形。这是我二三十年从不可能的事。手每年都扒皮。今年象米粒大小。手指肚也鼓了起来。指甲饱满不脆。白天连外阴囊也收缩。干爽。练功和功后。眼凉。神清气爽。口中津液多。渐渐变得淡甜。在这种法喜中。身体越来越健康。真是如人饮水。冷暖自知。
一个人找师难。拜错师。误一生。拜品德高尚师父更难。 我找到了。
拜赵明旺为师后。师父说。道家丹道功。行住坐卧。调息理气。收心求静。静极一阳来复。收先天炁。守窍要知而不守。不守而守。外练功夫能祛病通络。增补精气神。此言不虚。练一年多静功和前外六步功身有体会。再练汗牛功。更是如虎添翼。师父说。汗牛功汗字很重要。得真功的人。要勤功修行。师父为普度有缘人。倡导百年健康人生。慈悲用心。功德无量。
第子天彦子
道教全真龙门千峰先天派
千峰草堂 : 赵明旺
On the 1st of May, I began my training. On the third day the master enquired as to my progress. As my practice had been shallow, I felt that I could not answer properly. I redoubled my efforts and focused, and from then on (and over a time period of around two-days), I had a number of profound experiences, which I then reported to the master. For three nights in a row, there was a pillar of light in the dark sky (i.e. visions of light in the head cavity), as a good type of pressure appeared to increase in the head area. There was also present a feeling of a special kind of heat. Previously, I felt that there was a lack of inner strength, but after these experiences, my vital (moral) force strengthened inside, and I felt strong (as if like steel). At home I have a partner and children, and because of this, I have been consumed by lust. This has led to a wasting of my essential energy (jing). As my practice continued, I noticed that my digestive system began to change. For years previously I hid the fact that I had problems with my stomach. My stools changed and began to take on a proper shape and size, once or twice a day. After twenty or thirty years of problems, I was amazed by this improvement, as I thought it was impossible. The skin from my hands used to peel and the nails were brittle, but after this training, the condition of the skin improved, the nails toughened, and the fingers strengthened. Lust diminished and the scrotum and surrounding area shrunk and remained in a non-stimulated state during the day. The area is dry and cool. This is surely the good effects of good Daoist practice. Furthermore, the eyes became cool; the spirit (shen) became clear, and the energy (qi) became invigorated, clear and bright. The fluid in the mouth (and throughout the body) became plentiful and invigorated. Gradually I developed a light sweat. This Daoist method is full of benefit because it is correct, and ensures that the body and mind improve. In reality, people should drink more water. This is the maintenance of well-being through the practice of a true art of self-cultivation.
Today, people seek instruction from the wrong masters. The masters they choose do not possess the correct knowledge, wisdom, or moral fortitude. When this happens, the moral degradation of the teacher is embodied in the students as poor and deficient health. I was lucky, because I indeed found a true master to instruct me. As his moral character is good – my health is good – it is that simple.
For me, my true master (i.e. ‘shifu’) is Zhao Ming Wang. My shifu said:
“Daoist self-cultivation is the hard work of cultivating the Dao. No matter what you do in life, whether standing, sitting or lying – always control and regulate the breath so that the flow of vital force (inherent qi) is properly cultivated. The psychological and emotional processes are chaotic and desperately need to be controlled; this practice leads directly to the establishment of peace and tranquillity in the mind. In the quietness a bright light appears, (and the divine sky and the broad earth are united). This achievement signifies the establishment of prenatal qi, and this consolidation of energy (which is not wasted through leakage) is the acquisition of genuine knowledge and wisdom – which is clearly distinguishable from false knowledge and no wisdom. This is the correct following of the law and not its abandonment. The qi channels are unblocked, bad qi is eradicated from the body (and mind), and over-all inherent qi is enhanced and strengthened so that poor health and illnesses leave the body. This is the optimum functioning of spirit (shen), inherent-essence (jing), and vital energy (qi). This description is not empty rhetoric. Train for a year and diligently train to quieten the mind. Perfect the six steps (of regulating and controlling the six senses to prevent qi leakage), experience the six unusual states and the health of the outer body will strengthen and improve dramatically. This is what you should practice, Han Niu Gong.”
This method is very powerful and effective. My Shifu said:
“Han Niu Gong, you must understand that the use of exact language during authentic Daoist instruction is very important, as the wrong words create the wrong effect and lead to disaster. The use of correct instruction empowers the people, and strengthens their practice – this brings merit to the world. A true master teaches those to whom he or she shares a karmic link and common outlook on life. In this way health and longevity can be established for a lifespan of one hundred years, so that the mind is compassionate and boundless in its benevolence.”
Testament of disciple Tian Yan Zi (Han Niu Gong)
Daojia, Longmen, Qianfeng Prenatal School Lineage Inheritor.
Qianfeng Hermitage: Zhao Ming Wang
©opyright: Adrian Chan-Wyles (ShiDaDao) 2015.
Original Chinese Language Source Article: http://752315496.blog.163.com/blog/static/883001822013924113033949/
道家性命双修体会
汗牛功的亲身体会
五一培训回来。第三天师父查岗。问汗牛功练后有何体会。没练没能答复。让我好好认真练功。别说两天后奇特出现。即向师父汇报。外举一连三个晚上都一柱晴天。充血量之大。也特别的热。以前挺起时内里总觉着缺少什么。骨气充足。挺而坚。如钢。有家姻缘。随之色欲心也浓了。精漏。继续练功。消化系统起了变化。隐藏多年胃病有了反应。大便变得有形状。有时一天两次都有形。这是我二三十年从不可能的事。手每年都扒皮。今年象米粒大小。手指肚也鼓了起来。指甲饱满不脆。白天连外阴囊也收缩。干爽。练功和功后。眼凉。神清气爽。口中津液多。渐渐变得淡甜。在这种法喜中。身体越来越健康。真是如人饮水。冷暖自知。
一个人找师难。拜错师。误一生。拜品德高尚师父更难。 我找到了。
拜赵明旺为师后。师父说。道家丹道功。行住坐卧。调息理气。收心求静。静极一阳来复。收先天炁。守窍要知而不守。不守而守。外练功夫能祛病通络。增补精气神。此言不虚。练一年多静功和前外六步功身有体会。再练汗牛功。更是如虎添翼。师父说。汗牛功汗字很重要。得真功的人。要勤功修行。师父为普度有缘人。倡导百年健康人生。慈悲用心。功德无量。
第子天彦子
道教全真龙门千峰先天派
千峰草堂 : 赵明旺