Qigong Grand Circulation For Spiritual Enlightenment

by Jwing-Ming Yang PhD

Overview

Qigong Grand Circulation is an ancient path toward spiritual enlightenment.

Spiritual enlightenment is a uniquely human endeavor; a universal and timeless quest to understand the mysteries of our lives. Perhaps it began when humans looked at the stars and first felt the enchantment of awe.

But today, with all of our comforts and technological advancements, we are not satisfied. Our lives are noisy.

• Our bodies are under steady assault by pseudo-foods, poisons, and sedentary lifestyles.
• Our spirit is chaotic, competing with dogma and fear.
• We struggle to unplug, to disconnect, to deeply relax.
• The search for spiritual development has never been more urgent.

Qigong helps us to consider and unify the mind, body, and spirit.

This book provides traditional and modern scientific definitions of Qi and offers qigong practices to guide you on a path toward spiritual growth. Unique to qigong's approach to spiritual enlightenment is the indivisibility of the mind-body-spirit. Training of one of these aspects is the training of all three.

Contents include

• A traditional and modern scientific analysis of Qi
• Buddhist and Daoist differences in their approach to spiritual qigong training
• Various breathing techniques
• Fundamental concepts of Small and Grand Circulation Qigong
• Muscle/Tendon Change Grand Circulation Qigong
• Brain/Marrow Washing Small and Grand Circulation Qigong

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming has once again brought his unique scholarship and experience to write an insightful analysis of this ethereal and profound idea of spiritual enlightenment. His approach has always been to provide the information—a map—for the path.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594398452
Publisher:	YMAA Publication Center
Publication date:	03/15/2022
Series:	Qigong Foundation
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	523,203
Product dimensions:	7.40(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California.

Table of Contents

Dedication v

My Mottos viii

Editor's Note xi

Forewords xiii

Preface xix

Part I Foundations 1

Chapter 1 General Qìgong Concepts 3

1.1 Introduction (Jièshao, $$$) 3

1.2 What Is QI? What Is Qìgong? (Héwèi Qì? Héwei Qìgong? $$$?) 4

1.3 Important Fundamental Concepts (Zhòngyào Jiben Gàiniàn, $$$) 18

1.4 Body's Qì Network-Qìgong Science (Rénti Qìwang-Qìgong Kexué, $$$) 34

1.5 Quantity of Qì and Quality of Qì's Manifestation (Qìliàng Yu Qìxianzhí, $$$) 54

1.6 Five Regulatings (Wutiáo, $$$) 63

1.7 General Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qìgong (Fújia Yu Dàojia Qigong Zhi Bùtóng, $$$) 75

1.8 Brief Background of Daoist Qigong Practice (Dàojia Qìgong Liànxí Zhi Bèijing, $$$) 77

1.9 Some Notes about Learning Qigong (Guanyú Zhèbenshu, $$$) 81

Chapter 2 Fundamental Concepts of Small and Grand Circulations 85

2.1 Introduction (Jièshào, $$$) 85

2.2 Definitions and Purposes of Small Circulation and Grand Circulation (Xiaozhoutian Yu Dàzhoutian Zhi Dingyì Yu Mùdí, $$$) 90

2.3 Contents of Muscle/Tendon Changing Grand Circulation (Yìjinjing Dàzhoutian Zhi Nèihán, $$$) 99

2.4 Contents of Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation (Xisuijing Xiaozhoutian Zhi Nèihán, $$$) 101

2.5 Contents of Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulation (Xisuijing Dàzhoutian Zhi Nèihán, $$$) 101

2.6 Recovery from the Meditative State (Jìngzuòhòu Zhi Huifù, $$$) 103

Part II Muscle/Tendon Changing Grand Circulation 105

Chapter 3 Muscle/Tendon Changing Grand Circulation 107

3.1 Introduction (Jièshào, $$$) 107

3.2 Girdle (Belt) Vessel Breathing-Enhance Immune System (Dàimài Xi-Zengqiáng Mianyili, $$$) 108

3.3 Turtle Shell Breathing-Iron Shirt (Guiké Xi-Tiebùshan, $$$) 111

3.4 Twelve Meridian Grand Circulation-Regulate Qì (Shíèrjing Dàzhoutian-Diàoqì, $$$) 114

3.5 Four Gates Breathing-Balance (Sìxin Xí-Pínghéng, $$$) 124

3.6 Martial Grand Circulation-Power and Endurance (Wuxué Dàzhoutian-Jìnglì, Nàilì $$$) 133

3.7 Joint Breathing-Loosen and Relax the Body (Guanjié Xí-Songshen, $$$) 138

3.8 Skin/Marrow Breathing (Body Breathing)-Enhance the Immune System (Fusui Xí (Tixi)- Zengqiáng Mianyìli, ($$$) - $$$) 142

3.9 Internal Organs Breathing-Foundation of Life (Qìguan Xi-Shengmìng Zhúji, $$$) 146

3.10 Other Dual Circulation (with Human) (Qíta Shuangxiu Dàzhoutian (Yubàn), $$$ ($$$)) 147

3.11 Qì Exchange with Nature (Yu Dàzìrán Huànqìfá, $$$) 156

Part III Marrow/Brain Washing Small and Grand Circulations 167

Chapter 4 Scientific foundation of Brain Washing Qigong 169

4.1 Review of Ancient Chinese Qigong Understanding (Xisuijing De Kexué Genji, $$$) 169

4.2 Scientific Foundations and Interpretations (Kexué Genji Yu Jieshì, $$$) 172

4.3 Ancient Practice and Guidelines for Practicing Today (Gudài De Shíjiàn Yu Zhunzé YòngzàI Jinrì De Liànxí, $$$) 178

Chapter 5 Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation 181

5.1 Introduction (Jièshào, $$$) 181

5.2 Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation and Its Applications (Xisuijing Xiaozhoutian Yu Yingyòng, $$$) 184

Chapter 6 Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulation 193

6.1 Introduction (Jièshào, $$$) 193

6.2 Marrow Washing Grand Circulation (Gusui Díxi Dàzhoutian, $$$) 196

6.3 Ground Gate Grand Circulation Breathing (Dìhù Dàzhoutian Xí, $$$) 198

6.4 Heaven Gate Grand Circulation Breathing (Tianmén Dàzhoutian Xí, $$$) 201

6.5 Heaven/Ground Gates Grand Circulation (Tianmén/Dìhù Dàzhoutian, $$$ / $$$) 206

6.6 Buddhahood Grand Circulation (Spiritual Immortality) (Chéngfó Dàzhoutian-Chéngxian, $$$ ($$$) ) 210

6.7 Recovery from the Meditative State (Jìngzuòhòu Zhi Huifu, $$$) 225

Part IV Combination of Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulations 237

Chapter 7 Combined Practice of Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulations 239

7.1 Introduction (Jièshào, $$$) 239

7.2 Leading Qì Downward-Prevent High Blood Pressure, Headache, and Insomnia (Yinqi Xiàxíng-Fángzhì Gaoxueya, Tóutòng, Shimián, $$$) 239

7.3 Rooting Training/Five Gates Breathing (Zhagen/Wuxin Xi, $$$) 242

7.4 Sexual Energy Cultivation (Xingnéng Zhi Péiyang, $$$) 245

Part V Conclusions 251

Chapter 2 Conclusions 253

8.1 Introduction (Jièshào, $$$) 253

8.2 Past, Present, and Future (Guòqù, Xiànzài, Yu Wèilái, $$$) 254

Acknowledgements 257

Appendix: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms 259

Index 281

About the Author 289