Description
18 Buddha Hands Qigong was originated by Bodhidharma in the 6th century. Since that time, the art has been treasured as a means of promoting health, treating and preventing disease, increasing longevity and spiritual development. Qigong, Chinese Medicine, and the I Ching have been closely intertwined for centuries. "18 Buddha Hands Quigong -- A Medical I Ching Exploration" presents an interesting view of the Yin/Yang mechanics of Qigong, how they relate to the I Ching, and what implications that relationship has for our health.
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For centuries 18 Buddha hands qigong has been respected by the Chinese Internal Arts community as a superior tool for body, mind and spirit transformation.
This book, with the accompanying video tape, allows the student to access unique information on the physical techniques and the
Students from many different disciplines will find that this book will broaden their understanding of the mechanisms of internal development.
Larry Johnson has studied qigong for more than 30 years. A doctor of oriental medicine, Larry specializes in teaching qigong and tai chi for the treatment of diesase and maintenance of optimal health.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Background
Channel illustrations
Extra-ordinary vessels with illustations
Chapter 2 Qigong
Chapter 3 Qigong for spiritual development
Chapter 4 Strategies for the eighteen Buddha hands
Chapter 5 Eighteen Buddha hands qigong
One Immortal salutes with folded hands
Two Warrior king lifts the cauldron
Three thrust flowers to left and right
Four Old tree sturdy roots
Five Night demon searching the sea
Six Flash parry open window
Seven Wait'o presents stick
Eight Old monk meditates
Nine Iron cow ploughs earth
Ten Green dragon wags it's tail
Eleven Vault a horse left and right
Twelve Swallow flings water
Thirteen Tiger near body
Fourteen Confine circular force
Fifteen Father and son salute
Sixteen Fluttering carp
Seventeen Jung Li presents cape
Eighteen Hang bottle with golden hook
Appendix A Acupuncture points
Post script
Bibliography
This book, with the accompanying video tape, allows the student to access unique information on the physical techniques and the
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energetic/spiritual aspects of this practice. By viewing the exercises from both an Indian Yoga and a Taoist perspective, the underlying principles of energetic/spiritual cultivation are revealed.Students from many different disciplines will find that this book will broaden their understanding of the mechanisms of internal development.
Larry Johnson has studied qigong for more than 30 years. A doctor of oriental medicine, Larry specializes in teaching qigong and tai chi for the treatment of diesase and maintenance of optimal health.
Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1 Background
Channel illustrations
Extra-ordinary vessels with illustations
Chapter 2 Qigong
Chapter 3 Qigong for spiritual development
Chapter 4 Strategies for the eighteen Buddha hands
Chapter 5 Eighteen Buddha hands qigong
One Immortal salutes with folded hands
Two Warrior king lifts the cauldron
Three thrust flowers to left and right
Four Old tree sturdy roots
Five Night demon searching the sea
Six Flash parry open window
Seven Wait'o presents stick
Eight Old monk meditates
Nine Iron cow ploughs earth
Ten Green dragon wags it's tail
Eleven Vault a horse left and right
Twelve Swallow flings water
Thirteen Tiger near body
Fourteen Confine circular force
Fifteen Father and son salute
Sixteen Fluttering carp
Seventeen Jung Li presents cape
Eighteen Hang bottle with golden hook
Appendix A Acupuncture points
Post script
Bibliography
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ISBN
924071028
Publication
White Elephant Monastery P.O. Box 261 Crestone,Colorado 81131