Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist and Wushu Energy Cultivation
by Master Shou-Yu Liang, Mr Wen-Ching Wu
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Author: Master Shou-Yu Liang, Mr Wen-Ching WuEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-12-01
ISBN: 1889659029
Number of pages: 348
Publisher: Way of the Dragon Publishing, The
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Book Review: Essential Qigong Reference
Summary: 5 Stars
This book which has been out for 10 years now dates back from a time when it was almost impossible to get any information about the many varieties of qigong in a single location in the west. Actually, from individuals that I know who have traveled through China on Qigong adventures/retreats since then, this book addresses a serious deficit in most centers of qigong instruction, including China. The reason for owning this book is that it gathers in one text an overview of many seemingly unrelated or even contradictory approaches to qigong. The common thread of these techniques are the focus on working with qi (the body's internal energy) and the principle that these techniques become increasingly effective through being a repeated, practiced and sincerely followed path (gong).
The authors separate this manual into five distinct books, rather than chapters, a device that helps the aspiring qigong student gain a very important fundamental understanding about these practices regarding their apparent variability. Hidden in specifics, they are each a type of internal alchemy, or a mental technology that facilitates the student's navigation on a life path that they find most meaningful. The sojourner on these life paths is a mind-body, no spiritual or philosophic pursuit is totally a mind activity anymore than any sport is a purely physical activity. The methods that assist the integration and strengthening of the mind-body on a path become a part of that path, independent of the traveler's long term goals. For example, many Buddhist meditators that I have met think of the body as merely a hindrance to "real" meditation, an attitude that this text shows, dismisses a fundamental quality of your life (that you have a mind-body) which could be your ally in meditation.
I personally feel that a very important aspect of this text is its eclectic variety. So many people who study qigong think that the method they use is best or that what others are doing is not even qigong. Further, Orientaphiles want their techniques to be the "oldest/original" while Westerners want their techniques to be "newest/best". This text shows that all of these qualitative judgments are off the main track which is actually to explore and experiment with an open mind, testing each technique for its ability to assist you on your path.
The single biggest failing of this book is that it not the best source of information once you are clear on what you want you qigong practice for, this is an encyclopedia not a basic training manual. There is starting to be a large range of qigong instruction available within each of the Books within Qigong Empowerment. There are techniques that bridge several of these disciplines as well as other Books such a Christian qigong or bike racing qigong that remain to be written.
Finally; this book can help the beginning student with the most important first question that they need to be able to address when starting their practice. A fairly new issue in North America is that there have started to be thousands of self declared experts, "Qigong Masters", ready to take your time, money and commitment, many of them are modern day "Snake Oil Salesmen". This text has enough of the generally accepted standard information for even the novice to recognize these charlatans for what they are.
If this is not in your qigong library, add it.
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Summary of Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist and Wushu Energy Cultivation
Qigong Empowerment is the most unique and complete volume ever written in the English language on qigong (Chi Kung). This volume can be used for attaining better health, for healing, for gaining extraordinary power, and for spiritual development. This volume consists of five books which covers: - Traditional Chinese Medical theories and qi cultivation methods. - Taoist methods to foster Essence, Qi, and Spirit. - Buddhist Esoteric Abilities of the Body, Speech, and Mind. - Emitting, Absorbing, and Healing Qigong. - Wushu (martial arts) Iron Shirt training. Qigong (Chi Kung) has been an integral part of Chinese culture since ancient China. High level qigong masters have always been respected and held in high esteem in Chinese society. Qi is a Chinese term used to refer to all types of energy. It is the intrinsic substance or the vital force behind all things in the universe. It is the medium between and within all material substances. We are all immersed in it. The term gong refers to the power to produce an effect, an attainment of, or an accomplishment that is achieved with steady practice. Loosely, qigong can be translated as the attainment of qi. Healers and the medical society use qigong for healing and preventing illness. Martial artists use qigong for developing incredible strength and abilities. Others use qigong to attain a greater consciousness.Alternative Medicine Books
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