I became acquainted with Master Dechan, the former abbot of Shaolin, through indirect connections with the Shaolin sect. Although we only met twice, our conversations felt like those of old friends. In the mid-1990s, while on a business trip passing by Mount Song and Shaolin, I visited Master Dechan again. During our conversation, I suggested that he promote some practical Qigong learning methods to benefit society. After a moment of contemplation, perhaps considering the historical ties between Shaolin and Xingyi, he agreed to share this Zen Qigong method but requested that I not disclose it lightly. Since the end of last year, I have often answered questions about martial arts on Baidu and found that many netizens do not believe in Qigong, thinking it is merely a psychological suggestion. I intended to refute this but lacked the time to organize a convincing argument. Now that Master Dechan has passed away for many years, I have taken the opportunity to compile this information and present it on my blog to clarify the truth. Zen Qigong is a self-defense technique practiced by high monks of Shaolin. At night, simply extending your palm can allow you to sense whether someone is hiding in the dark through the biological magnetic field (changes in temperature), rather than being a technique for striking. This method can be learned in one hour, experienced in two hours, and within a week, one can project Qi 5-10 meters, provided one is not exceptionally dull-witted.
Detailed Explanation of the Method
First Technique: Horizontal Qi Pulling
Stand in a relaxed posture, calm your mind, and keep your eyes inward. Let your arms hang down.
Extend both hands upward and forward from below, appearing neither fully curved nor fully straight, at shoulder height and width, with palms facing inward, forming a ball-like shape.
Then, gradually move your arms outward in a bow shape, and slowly bring them back to the ball shape.
This action resembles pulling noodles; imagine the Qi between your hands as a round ball, similar to the large bubbles formed when washing clothes. Sometimes it expands, sometimes it contracts. The movement should be gentle and slow; if the force is too strong, it will break, and if too weak, it will fall. Gradually experience this feeling.
Second Technique: Vertical Qi Pulling
Stand in a relaxed posture, calm your mind, and keep your eyes inward. Let your arms hang down.
Extend your right hand upward and forward, about 12-15 centimeters from your face, between your nose and chin, with the palm facing down.
Simultaneously, move your left hand upward to the area in front of your lower dantian, about 12-15 centimeters from your body, with the palm facing up.
Both arm movements should appear neither fully curved nor fully straight.
Pull the Qi inward with both arms, maintaining the same intention and focus.
Third Technique: Diagonal Qi Pulling
This is a variation of the horizontal and vertical Qi pulling techniques, with the same key points of movement.
Fourth Technique: Ball Rubbing
Stand in a relaxed posture, calm your mind, and keep your eyes inward. Let your arms hang down.
Extend your right hand upward and forward, about 12-15 centimeters from your face, between your nose and chin, with the palm facing down.
Simultaneously, move your left hand upward to the area in front of your lower dantian, about 12-15 centimeters from your body, with the palm facing up.
Both arm movements should appear neither fully curved nor fully straight.
Imagine a soap bubble-like round ball between your arms; rotate your right arm clockwise while your left arm cooperates and also rotates in the same direction to rub the ball.
Fifth Technique: Pointing Qi
Stand in a relaxed posture, calm your mind, and keep your eyes inward. Let your arms hang down.
Extend your right hand upward and forward, about 12-15 centimeters from your face, between your nose and chin, with the palm facing down. Move your left hand to the area in front of your lower dantian, about 12-15 centimeters from your body, with the palm facing up, palms facing each other.
Change the right hand by extending the index and middle fingers while curling the others. Use these two fingers to draw an arc on the left palm and perform a stretching and pulling motion, which will definitely enhance the Qi sensation in the left hand.
Sixth Technique: Partner Practice
Stand about two meters apart, both extending your right hands with palms facing each other, performing arc drawing and Qi pulling training. Imagine a large soap bubble with a diameter of about one meter between your palms. After completing with the right hand, switch to the left hand, using the same method.
Once the sensation is strong, increase the distance to five, ten, or fifteen meters. As your skill increases, this Qi ball will become denser and more substantial. After a month of practice, your partner will be able to sense whether you are emitting cool or warm Qi.
Key Points of the Method
After mastering the first to fifth techniques, you can practice sitting in a chair with your eyes closed to feel the sensations. In the initial stages of practice, the soap bubble may feel very thin, but as the hand positions compress or stretch it, it will transform into an elastic Qi ball, like a balloon, and eventually become thicker as your skill improves.
This method should be practiced gradually; do not rush for results, especially the sixth technique, which must be practiced on the foundation of the first five techniques.
Note: The above content is compiled from online resources. The views expressed are for learning reference only and should not be blindly copied. If there is any infringement, please contact for removal!