Advanced Theory
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Preamble
When humans lived more simply in constant and direct
contact with nature (working outside), it was easier to connect with and absorb
basic and subtle energies.
Chinese Taoists identified a supreme natural power which
they called "WU QI".
Wu
Qi means nothingness (original source) we might call it God.
One theory is that the "nothingness " is what Physicists describe
as "Dark Matter & Dark energy" (now believed to be the same thing) or subtle sub-atomic entities.
“Dark Matter/Dark energy” is thought to makes up the majority of the
universe accounting for approximately 90%, with the remaining 10% being
the physical universe or what man knows to exist (planets,
people,stuff,gases,atoms).
Wu Qi fills the universe.
Connecting with nature
helps us to draw upon this source.
Zero point field (ZPF) is well known by scientists, it
describes what is left in a vacuum (a state which cannot exist?) or
nothingness. This field (or interconnected matrix linking everything in
the universe) is full of subatomic activity. ZPF helps explain the
Taoists belief that everything is at the centre of the universe as
everything is connected to everything else.
It is this connectivity which reveals infinite
possibility. Atoms constantly lose and gain energy from the sub-atomic
activity occurring in the ZPF and it is this perpetual activity which
creates stability.
It is likely that this field is what Taoist Alchemy is
tapping into.
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current estimate of
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General Theory
From nothing to something, creation (see diagram opposite). Wu Qi (nothingness/unity)
becomes Tai Qi (perfect balance) consisting of the main
Primordial Forces, Heaven (male,positive charge,warm, spirit) and Earth
(female, negative charge, cool, life giving).
The state of Tai Qi splits into Yin and Yang the
subsequent interaction and proportion gives rise to the 5 elements
(something physical). This occurs instantaneously. The 5 elements
describe the quality of the main subtle energies at play
(duality/physical state) and is dependant upon the proportion
of yin and yang (+'ve, -'ve ) present.
This classification is for general energy quality, the
64 hexagrams give a more detailed description. Each element has its own
particular quality (vibration/field of influence). Colours, sounds,
shapes, direction of movement, emotions, organs (&functions)
and planets have a distinct elemental quality.
The Binary system of Trigrams and Hexagrams was devised
by the Taoists to gives a guide to the subtle energies and how they
interact. There are 8 trigram variations which when combined (8x8) give
rise to the 64 hexagrams (which you may be aware of from the “I Ching”)
which describe the quality of energy. A solid line indicates Yang, a
broken line indicates Yin. You read from the bottom (earthly level,
gives main sex) up (heavenly level).
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Primordial
force
Humans store part of the primordial forces.
At conception (sperm and egg forming the first cell) the
power to draw in the primordial energy is vast. Each subsequent cell
also has the power to draw in the primordial force.
Each organ stores a particular quality. eg. The Heart
stores part of the original spirit of the Primordial force.(red, fire,
heavenly force) and the right Kidney stores part of the primordial
force that gives life ( blue, water, earthly force ). Chinese Alchemy
practices help to connect to these forces increasing vitality.
The fusion of the primordial forces is key to Taoist
Alchemy practices, (combining heaven and earth), at this point you are
able to alter your DNA, rejuvenate the body, giving you a strong
foundation for spiritual development. Spiritual development
is only possible with this grounding as to reach the state of Tai Qi
which is the gateway to “nothingness” (god, unity), a balance of heaven
and earth is required. ( the balance is a perfect imbalance, see yin
& yang balance for detail). NB. The reason the "belly button" is
key in "Chinese Taoist Alchemy is that this is the point at which the
primordial force first enters our bodies (first cells - connection to
mother).
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Feng
Shui
The Feng Shui looks at the effect of the surrounding environment upon a site and the interaction of
subtle energies within confined spaces giving guidance on
suitability, arrangement, and how best to utilize.
The core theory is exactly the same as for all Taoist
Esoteric practices.
Humans, living things, objects, everything is
connected and affected glued together by a vast ocean of inter connectivity filling
every space.
It is best to imagine this “stuff” in terms of energy fields,
exerting their own influence and being influenced. Imagine a bunch of
waves, the constructive and destructive interference they create (see
below). Obviously you can effect this interaction to your benefit.
NB. Nothing is
static, everything is energy, so mass is just slowed down
energy.
All
mass has its own gravitational force (obviously the earth
has the greatest effect here). Albert Einstein redefined the
simple Newtonian concept of gravitational attraction by his theory of
"unified field theory" or gravity as a field of "space time" influence.
FENG (wind), the stuff we cannot see (in a state of duality) or electromagnetically charged particles (simply).
[ Electro = electric charge ( both positive and negative
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Magnetic = magnetic charge (
positive pole and negative pole ).
Electromagnetic = the interaction of
the two, causing what is called interference. ]
Interference is best visualize as a pond with two stones
thrown into the water, the way the ripples interact is interference.
You can have constructive interference when the troughs of one meet
with the peaks of the other (both with the same amplitude), and
destructive interference when the peak of one meets with the peak of
the other. So we are dealing with waves and how they interact.
SHUI (water) energy, inherent in physical things,
simply described as gravitational force.
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Internal
alchemy
Taoism is not Taoism.The spoken and written word is always misinterpreted.
Lao Tzu apparently only wrote the "Tao Te Ching" after being
continually pestered. The work is a classic in condensed
meaning. It contains a detailed explanation of everything.
The "Hua Hua Ching", a later work , is a more
straightforward description.
Much mystery
surrounds Lao Tzu, that he lived to a thousand years, that he
didn't live, that the name was an alias.
Whilst the fundamentals are constant, how you connect is
individual.
Mantak Chias' works, I found, are the best descriptions and guides (see reading list).
The aim is to advance spiritually.
By rooting yourself to the earth (physical) spiritual
advancement just happens.
This is achieved by connecting to the earth ( experience
blue cool energy coming up from your feet to fill your whole
body ), connecting to the heavens ( experienced red, hot energy coming
down through the top of your head to fill your whole body ) and sucking
in cosmic particle dust through your third eye (forehead).
To mix and circulate these energies.
The diagram opposite describes it all.
NB. Old
Taoists suggested that it would take between 1000-2000 hrs of standing
still to connect ( see Mantak Chia "Iron Shirt Qi Gong" for the
stance ).
The more you connect, the more you realize that every
single bone and muscle is out of alignment, that the flows of energy
are blocked.
Flexibility is life, rigidity is death.
The more flexible you are the better the energies flow,
the easier it is to connect to the external forces, the easier it is to
connect to your spiritual being.
Always start at the base, good foot contact (
heel,side,toes,ball ) with the ground, as we want to achieve almost a
zero gravity state, an alignment straight up. If your feet are not in
correct contact then the rest is out of alignment, the same for knees,
hips, shoulders. Think 3d, assume you don't know best, and move till
you find the right position.
Best of all use your stomach brain and not your head brain to find out.
Enough for
now! ( check back later ).
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