#CO50X
Authentic Internal Practice
by Wang Nan Xi
Nei
Gong Zhen Fu. Herein are contained sections of
possibly "secret" but definitely hard to find texts on the
art and practice of Chi Kung. Among the sections are portions appertaining
"The Interal Practice Classic (a section on how the Chi affects the external body)," The "Received Trigrams
Scripture ( a section on bringing the Chi to the extremities and methods) ", "The Transported Spirit Classic (about the relationship of the spirit to the practice " and the
"Earth Dragon Scripture ( the attainment of these abilities and their skillful exploitation in the world)." The book, acquired under odd circumstances and compiled by a JingShi, a Taoist teacher of classics,
delves into the circulation of Chi and the various patterns of that
circulation. This is a perfect candidate for translation. Be advised
THERE ARE NO ILLUSTRATIONS other than just a few I Ching trigrams.
One of the martial connections of the text is to the Shan Xi Xing Yi
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#A109
Primordial Energy Fist Studies
by
Pang Yueh
This
is a beautiful text done lovingly. The wrap around cover is slightly
oversized and brilliantly colored. A red ribbon book mark is set
in spine. There are numerous full color pictures illustrating the
Chinese text. Really nicely done. The KaiYuan HsiTian Jing mentioned
on the cover would be a series of Chi Kung like energy exercises
to develop different Jings (energies) and Hands (techniques) utilizing
those energies. Student are shown being thrown all throughout the
text. In some senses the idea here seems to resemble the popular
Yi Quan type of research.
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#B603
Chi Kung Detailed Information
by Wang Hsien
Bin
A
book, as the title suggests, on the integration of Yi-Chi-Kung (Intent-Vital
Energy- and Fortitude). This
is a book centered around meditative exercise and aspects of self
cultivation. A small book but it deals with a number of Chi Kung
related topics such as acupressure points pertaining to self - enhancment.
NOTE: Very few illustrations, mostly of seated meditation. Almost
entirely Chinese text. 69 pages.
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 #A408
Tai
Chi "Hun Yuan Kung"
by Hsueh Nai Yin
In
the practice of Tai Chi we have "Wu Ji" standing as
a method of regulating the self. This "Primordial "
series of exercises are in the same vein, simple moves that
some people would call "Ch'i Kung" derived from Tai
Chi. The author has experience in Xing Yi, BaGua and is particularly
well versed in Wu style Tai Chi. In fact the Tai Chi practitioner
will see these as extensions and condensations of major Chi
Kung movements keeping the essence of Wu in tact.
Ideas
from the text:
The
Primordial Yin Yang had these concepts: Original Jing (or essence),
Original Chi, and Original Shen (or spirit). All of these together
are one body, the Primordial Body.
After
we are born there are two Chi's (Heaven and Earth), Three Powers,
Four Branches, Five Elements, six Harmonies, Seven Stars, Eight
Directions and Nine Palaces.
Hun
Yuan, Primordial, Chi Kung makes the spirit and essence abundant.
Chi fills the living body. When Chi stops, life leaves. Therefore
it is said, "Chi is Life's root." There are a number
of types of Chi: Original Chi, Before Heaven (Birth) Chi, Post
Heaven Chi and personal essence Chi.
In
Hun Yuan Chi Kung we regulate the body, regulate the mind and
regulate the heart. The basis of this is to control all elements
as we practice. In this practice we recognize the truth of Chinese
philosophical concepts such as those we find in the Book of
Changes and the mutual interplay between Yin and Yang
Note:
The traditional Chinese in this text is easy and clear with
excellent typography and very clear photos. An inexpensive edition
particularly useful for Wu style teachers and other TC instructors
to expand their repertoire.
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