Daoist self-cultivation can seem very complex. This is because, as an ancient science, it possesses many and varied strands of knowledge. A Master matches the developmental processes to the needs of the individuals concerned. This comes from the old method of one Master choosing one Disciple per generation. Master Zhao Bichen (1860-1942), however, broke with this tradition as he felt it did not allow for helping enough people per time period. This is why he threw open the gates of the Qianfeng School for all beings! This means that there are certain ‘set’ practices that everyone can apply, learn from and benefit through. For instance, everyone who enters the Qianfeng School must ‘still’ their mind. If the mind is not authentically ‘stilled’ - nothing else matters as it will not work. Stilling the mind is a pure Daoist achievement of cultivating ‘神’ (shen2). This cannot be ignored on the path of genuine ‘neidan’ (內丹). Although Master Zhao Ming Wang does insist on ‘face-to-face' meetings due to the high-status he occupies – he also understands that there are many elements of Qianfeng Daoism that can be attempted ‘here and now’ - regardless of current location and connection with other Qianfeng Masters and Disciples.