tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post2960381288848335007..comments2023-10-21T09:55:42.505+01:00Comments on A touch of Ancients, Buddhas, Immortals and Zhouyi: An update of my profile and thingsAllanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07672893661330071037noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-51400699717686534132013-02-14T05:59:14.666+00:002013-02-14T05:59:14.666+00:00You are correct, pantherpanther. There are a nu...You are correct, pantherpanther. There are a number of reported stories online where such students have been institutionalized, even in China. Breath control meditation has its dangers, if taught and/or practised incorrectly. Safeguards have to be in place with pre-warnings given – prevention is better than cure.<br /><br />The backward flow method requires proper deep breath control toAllanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672893661330071037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-73575563323844259002013-02-13T19:27:39.816+00:002013-02-13T19:27:39.816+00:00Allan,
Since the 1970's there have been a n...Allan,<br /> Since the 1970's there have been a number of Asian teachers who have attracted many pupils in the West. Some pupils have developed skills in the energy arts, including the martial arts; but run into difficulties that their teachers did not prevent and weren't able to repair the damage. pantherpantherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417787447198271042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-62484880147116442752013-02-13T18:00:54.650+00:002013-02-13T18:00:54.650+00:00pantherpanther,
The current popularity of neidan ...pantherpanther,<br /><br />The current popularity of neidan (inner alchemy) in the West can be seen on Tao Forums over the past few years. If not for the recent global financial crisis that hit the US and Europe particularly hard, many Western students would be more than willing to pay huge sums of money to train under ‘neidan masters’. Therefore quite a few who have learned skills like Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672893661330071037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-74567395818669624882013-02-13T14:05:56.855+00:002013-02-13T14:05:56.855+00:00Allan,
I did not study meditation with Frantzi...Allan,<br /> I did not study meditation with Frantzis, although in studying bagua with him, together with his pupils, for two weeks, I felt his inner practice was developed and responsible. I didn't notice anything otherwise, based on my own previous experience and practice. Perhaps you are right that he does not correctly teach the backward flow method which leads to the Circulation pantherpantherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417787447198271042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-18994415909468477902013-02-13T08:05:49.605+00:002013-02-13T08:05:49.605+00:00pantherpanther, I am aware of the personality whom...pantherpanther, I am aware of the personality whom you have mentioned in your first post. You are astute that his work does not relate to mine. He is one of those inferred to in the article on ‘Offending heaven’ after a few readings of his personal history and watching his latest video on meditation. <br /><br />A slight variation on the authentic meditation technique can throw ‘neidan Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672893661330071037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-20479229760199753882013-02-13T00:50:01.505+00:002013-02-13T00:50:01.505+00:00Allan,
I value your "simple blog" ! ...Allan,<br /> I value your "simple blog" ! <br />Although I studied with the Taoist teacher I referred to for only two weeks, in 1995 or 1996, studying, energy work, it was a rich experience. He was not widely known as a teacher then,but has attracted and trained many pupils since in the West. I recommend his books to beginners and friends regardless of what teachings and groups pantherpantherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417787447198271042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-51430717489379346532013-02-11T20:53:34.070+00:002013-02-11T20:53:34.070+00:00Thank you, pantherpanther. It is wonderful to ...Thank you, pantherpanther. It is wonderful to know that researchers of your caliber and experience also read my simple blog.Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672893661330071037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-76878767798612932962013-02-11T10:12:42.557+00:002013-02-11T10:12:42.557+00:00Allan,
Thank you for your response.My study o...Allan,<br /> Thank you for your response.My study of the ancients you write of has been of life-long interest. I have a professional academic background in ancient and modern Near Eastern languages; also, Sanskrit and related languages;plus, field experience in archaeological digs. This experience has helped in editing and translating classics, such as the Life of Milarepa with a Tibetan pantherpantherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417787447198271042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-32547886166771773082013-02-08T05:40:20.579+00:002013-02-08T05:40:20.579+00:00Hi pantherpanther!
I think we have spoken once be...Hi pantherpanther!<br /><br />I think we have spoken once before. Thank you for the compliments.<br /><br />Affinity (Yan Fen) plays an important part in our learning of something deep and/or profound from real masters including divinities. The particular Western teacher has that affinity with his master in China.<br /><br />What is of interest is your work with teachers from traditional Allanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672893661330071037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11695897.post-3071651484034718302013-02-06T21:02:01.097+00:002013-02-06T21:02:01.097+00:00Allan,
I have read many of the 600 contributio...Allan,<br /> I have read many of the 600 contributions. Your blog has been a fine resource for study, and I include your translations. I have been a learner of authentic work for over 50 years, although ours has not been focused on any exclusive traditional teachings. I have worked at times with teachers from traditional teachings, including one, Westerner, who was one of only two pupils - pantherpantherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417787447198271042noreply@blogger.com