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How to Start Your Journey

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The initial belief of self-cultivation is to improve oneself and raise one's skill level in internal martial arts. The process of self-cultivation is not about improving what you're already good at but addressing your weaknesses head-on.

Jan 1, 2024

Hun — The Ethereal Soul

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The Ethereal Soul — Hun — known as the dark, intuitive, and non-rational side of human nature, is responsible for our dreams and visions and is housed by the Liver.

Dec 30, 2023

Daoist Gong Fu Basic Fist Tutorial

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The Gong Fu Basic Fist, also known as Jīběnquán (基本拳), is the fundamental form of internal Daoist martial arts. This set of techniques includes all the essential positions and transitions to promote internal movement and relaxation.

Dec 22, 2023

The Teachings of Inner Transformation and Inner Alchemy

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Nei refers to the internal, and Wai refers to the external. Neidan is known as inner alchemy, and Neigong is known as inner work.

Dec 19, 2023

Immortality in Daoist and Vedic thought

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In this piece, we discuss the idea of immortality. We examine the common ground and contemplate the nature of reality, the concept of the self, and the pursuit of higher understanding. We learn about Soma and the Golden Lotus and arrive at a deeper understanding of what true immortality means.

Dec 13, 2023

Dao De Jing – 79

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After a bitter quarrel, some resentment must remain. What can one do about it?

Nov 30, 2023

The Five Koshas

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This article guides you through the Five Sheaths that cover our Atman and explains their attributes and insights on how to work with them.

Nov 30, 2023

Shen — the Mind

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The article guides you through the definition of Shen, its role for our Mind and Body, as well as the old Daoist teachings of Bai Xin — the Purification of the Heart-Mind. Along with excerpts of old scriptures, you learn why this inner cultivation is so important in Daoism.

Nov 24, 2023