Discovering the Mystery of Daoist Self-Cultivation
Original Chinese Language Article By: Qianfeng Daoist Master Zhao Ming Wang (赵明旺)
(Translated by Adrian Chan-Wyles PhD)
The ‘Great Way’ (大道 – Da Dao) is attained through the mastery of the patterns of ‘change’ (易 – Yi) that define human existence. There is a simple truth which states that if a crop is correctly planted (in a well-cultivated field) during the spring, then a good harvest is to be expected (in the autumn). This is because agriculture requires exact knowledge pertaining to climate, soil, irrigation, and the passing seasons, etc. Daoist self-cultivation is exactly like this, as serious and dedicated practitioners require simple but precise Daoist instruction from a qualified master, whilst putting those instructions into an ongoing and disciplined practice. If this is done correctly, then a dramatic physical and psychological transformation is to be expected, premised upon ‘re-newel’ and the stopping and reversing of aging, etc.
Daoist self-cultivation is a practical matter premised upon the use of logic and reason. However, some people do not realise this reality, and fall into all kinds of deluded states and evil misconceptions. This is primarily due to bad or deficient Daoist instruction, or because individuals set-out with no instruction at all. Many think that they have penetrated the spirit realm and conversed with divine entities for months on end, whilst residing in ethereal palaces, but be warned – this is nothing but illusion that does not go beyond the boundaries of ordinary existence. Even if you ‘imagine’ these wonderings, absolutely no ‘real’ Daoist transformation has occurred.
From the perspective of Philosophical Daoism (道家 – Dao Jia), the only effective method of profound self-cultivation is contained within the methodology of the body of knowledge known as ‘性命双修) (Xing Ming Shuang Xiu), which can be translated in a number of ways, such as ‘Essence of Destiny Mind-Body Cultivation’, or ‘Foundation of Life Mind-Body Development’. This is a Daoist science that unfolds logically according to cause and effect. As such, its method is not dependent upon imagination or wondering through the divine-sky. If there is a sincere Daoist practice of self-cultivation, and providing a genuine master grants authentic instruction, then the ‘magical’ and transformative effects of Daoist training will be realised. The Qianfeng Xiantian Pai (千峰先天派), or ‘Thousand Peaks Pre-Natal School’ possesses an 18 step programme of external self-cultivation techniques that belong to this tradition. Every step represents a systematic approach to building essential health in the mind and body. Over many years, people in China and abroad have benefited from this practice. In Old China, only a chosen few who were close disciples of Daoist masters would receive this instruction, but this approach is not suitable in New China, and this explains why Qianfeng School allows any dedicated student to train. However, the problem with modern Daoism, is that many so-called teachers lack ‘virtue’ (德 – De) and exploit their students by selling the most basic of techniques for ridiculously high amounts of money. This attracts people to Daoism for the wrong reasons and superficial justifications. This type of exploitation runs contrary to the spirit of the Daoist ancestors who would never teach for money – or accept any student who lacked the proper attitude of respect and understanding. An all-round lack of ‘virtue’ is not how the Daoist tradition is to be transmitted (传道 – Chuan Dao) from one generation to the next. In fact, the Qianfeng School is also known as the ‘Zhao Family Gate’ (赵门 – Zhao Men), and is represented by myself - its lineage inheritor – Zhao Ming Wang. As far as I am concerned, any sincere student can train in our school – and will be given an instructional video covering training tips for the first 6 lessons - provided free of charge. This helps maintain our tradition, and through the inner disciples, preserves and transmits it as a distinct and complete body of knowledge into the future. When Daoism is presented in this comprehensive manner, then ordinary people can learn its previously secret techniques and joyfully apply this teaching to their lives. This is how the powerful law of Daoism is realised.
Daojia, Qianfeng Prenatal School
Qianfeng Hermitage: Zhao Ming Wang
©opyright: Adrian Chan-Wyles (ShiDaDao) 2017.
Original Chinese Language Source Article: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_64e533c90102wyik.html
发现神奇的道家功夫
大道至简至易,只要领悟真正口诀功法加以认真修己,他会让你的身体从新改变强壮。我们都知道一个很简单的道理,春种秋收当你认真炼己自会得到收获。
如今很多人误入邪道,神游太虚天宫地府畅游神仙境府。可不知一切都是幻梦之境,阴神主身,这同样是春种一阴灵秋得病缠身。
道家功夫性命双修养生功夫,来不得半点虚假,当你认真体悟练习,你会发现神奇的道家功夫给你道来神奇效果,道家千峰先天派外炼功夫十八式,每一步都是珍贵保留下来的养生强身精华功夫,多年来海内外有幸得到此法者无不感到他的神奇之处。在过去这些功夫都是门内弟子才可得到,但是近几十年里发现有无德之人把此功夫初六步功夫按5万到7万不止在社会卖法,完全违背了先祖传道愿望。所有千峰先天派赵门嫡传后裔赵明旺,把初六步功夫口诀视频免费公开,以及千峰门内弟子都可普传此功。为爱好健康者提供了解之法。
道家千峰先天派
千峰草堂: 赵明旺
Daoist self-cultivation is a practical matter premised upon the use of logic and reason. However, some people do not realise this reality, and fall into all kinds of deluded states and evil misconceptions. This is primarily due to bad or deficient Daoist instruction, or because individuals set-out with no instruction at all. Many think that they have penetrated the spirit realm and conversed with divine entities for months on end, whilst residing in ethereal palaces, but be warned – this is nothing but illusion that does not go beyond the boundaries of ordinary existence. Even if you ‘imagine’ these wonderings, absolutely no ‘real’ Daoist transformation has occurred.
From the perspective of Philosophical Daoism (道家 – Dao Jia), the only effective method of profound self-cultivation is contained within the methodology of the body of knowledge known as ‘性命双修) (Xing Ming Shuang Xiu), which can be translated in a number of ways, such as ‘Essence of Destiny Mind-Body Cultivation’, or ‘Foundation of Life Mind-Body Development’. This is a Daoist science that unfolds logically according to cause and effect. As such, its method is not dependent upon imagination or wondering through the divine-sky. If there is a sincere Daoist practice of self-cultivation, and providing a genuine master grants authentic instruction, then the ‘magical’ and transformative effects of Daoist training will be realised. The Qianfeng Xiantian Pai (千峰先天派), or ‘Thousand Peaks Pre-Natal School’ possesses an 18 step programme of external self-cultivation techniques that belong to this tradition. Every step represents a systematic approach to building essential health in the mind and body. Over many years, people in China and abroad have benefited from this practice. In Old China, only a chosen few who were close disciples of Daoist masters would receive this instruction, but this approach is not suitable in New China, and this explains why Qianfeng School allows any dedicated student to train. However, the problem with modern Daoism, is that many so-called teachers lack ‘virtue’ (德 – De) and exploit their students by selling the most basic of techniques for ridiculously high amounts of money. This attracts people to Daoism for the wrong reasons and superficial justifications. This type of exploitation runs contrary to the spirit of the Daoist ancestors who would never teach for money – or accept any student who lacked the proper attitude of respect and understanding. An all-round lack of ‘virtue’ is not how the Daoist tradition is to be transmitted (传道 – Chuan Dao) from one generation to the next. In fact, the Qianfeng School is also known as the ‘Zhao Family Gate’ (赵门 – Zhao Men), and is represented by myself - its lineage inheritor – Zhao Ming Wang. As far as I am concerned, any sincere student can train in our school – and will be given an instructional video covering training tips for the first 6 lessons - provided free of charge. This helps maintain our tradition, and through the inner disciples, preserves and transmits it as a distinct and complete body of knowledge into the future. When Daoism is presented in this comprehensive manner, then ordinary people can learn its previously secret techniques and joyfully apply this teaching to their lives. This is how the powerful law of Daoism is realised.
Daojia, Qianfeng Prenatal School
Qianfeng Hermitage: Zhao Ming Wang
©opyright: Adrian Chan-Wyles (ShiDaDao) 2017.
Original Chinese Language Source Article: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_64e533c90102wyik.html
发现神奇的道家功夫
大道至简至易,只要领悟真正口诀功法加以认真修己,他会让你的身体从新改变强壮。我们都知道一个很简单的道理,春种秋收当你认真炼己自会得到收获。
如今很多人误入邪道,神游太虚天宫地府畅游神仙境府。可不知一切都是幻梦之境,阴神主身,这同样是春种一阴灵秋得病缠身。
道家功夫性命双修养生功夫,来不得半点虚假,当你认真体悟练习,你会发现神奇的道家功夫给你道来神奇效果,道家千峰先天派外炼功夫十八式,每一步都是珍贵保留下来的养生强身精华功夫,多年来海内外有幸得到此法者无不感到他的神奇之处。在过去这些功夫都是门内弟子才可得到,但是近几十年里发现有无德之人把此功夫初六步功夫按5万到7万不止在社会卖法,完全违背了先祖传道愿望。所有千峰先天派赵门嫡传后裔赵明旺,把初六步功夫口诀视频免费公开,以及千峰门内弟子都可普传此功。为爱好健康者提供了解之法。
道家千峰先天派
千峰草堂: 赵明旺