by Dvivid » Thu May 01, 2014 9:33 am
Hi,
The best known Buddhist qigong is the three forms brought to China by Bodhidharma:
(18 Luohans) Shiba Luohan Shou (十八羅漢手)
Yi Jin Jing (易筋经)
Xi Sui Jing (洗髓经)
After that, others developed:
12 Strengths (Da Mo fist form)
Da Jin Fa
Jin Gang Quan (Vajra Fist), which is the progenitor to Taijiquan.
The sutras only talk about sitting meditation, and Buddha discussed Qi as "winds" in the sutras. This physiological side of practice has been lost entirely in layman society, but is still practiced is intact authentic lineages, which is primarily Tibetan Buddhism.
In one sutra, Buddha teaches his son Rahula instructions on mindfulness of breathing in order to attain samadhi. The Buddha said that mindfulness of breathing, when "developed and repeatedly practiced is of…great benefit", and it can lead to "clear vision and deliverance."
He first instructs to sit in a secluded place with crossed legs and an erect spine. He then gives instruction through various stages including contemplation of the body, feeling, mind, and mental objects. Development of these "four foundations of mindfulness" in turn lead to perfection of the "Seven Factors of Enlightenment", which are Mindfulness, Investigation, Energy, Rapture, Tranquility, Concentration and Equanimity.
"Avoid Prejudice, Be Objective in Your Judgement, Be Scientific, Be Logical and Make Sense, Do Not Ignore Prior Experience." - Dr. Yang
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