Dr. Zhang Honglin, former director of the Qigong Research Office at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, stated: “The rampant spread of pseudo-Qigong in society has created the soil or foundation for cults like Falun Gong. Many cults, such as Falun Gong, have developed under the guise of Qigong, stepping onto the platform of … Read more
Qigong is a “unique flower” in the treasure trove of Chinese medicine, a form of medical and health exercise with national characteristics in the heritage of traditional Chinese medicine. When it comes to qigong, many practitioners immediately think of Guo Lin Qigong, leading to doubts about its effectiveness in fighting cancer. Does Guo Lin Qigong … Read more
2024/4/10 Kongjing Qigong is a practice that inherits the internal strength techniques from the Southern Shaolin Temple in Fujian, founded by Bodhidharma and passed down by Ji Gong, and the Luohan methods from the Tiantai sect in Zhejiang. It has been developed over approximately twenty generations by Master Huang Renzhong, who has continuously conducted scientific … Read more
This article contains 1782 words and takes about 5 minutes to read. Author: Sun Qinian [Editor’s Note] This public account has previously launched a series of articles titled “‘Qi’ Conversations” by Sun Qinian, which popularizes basic knowledge and practices of Qigong, reviews the history of Qigong development, and received positive feedback. Therefore, in the new … Read more
IntroductionThe Twelve Methods of Daoyin for Health is one of the health qigong practices promoted by the General Administration of Sport of China. In “Zhuangzi Ke Yi”, there are records about Daoyin: “Breathe in and out, expel the old and take in the new, this is the way to longevity. Those who practice this method … Read more
Dan Dao Yang Sheng Daoist Practice | Zhe Long Dan Dao Daoist Esoteric Arts | Bi Gu Tai Xi Over the past decade, the practice of Qigong has faced numerous challenges and has made difficult progress. The wheel of history continues to roll forward, and I believe that Qigong will eventually break through the clouds … Read more
Qigong (气功) is a national treasure of China, with a history spanning thousands of years, originating from self-care activities of the human body, emphasizing the internal cultivation of “adjusting the body, adjusting the mind, and adjusting the breath”. Throughout the changes of historical dynasties, various schools have formed, among which the Daoist Qigong, Buddhist Qigong, … Read more
Qigong has become a household term in China, thanks to extensive media coverage. However, if you ask someone, “What is Qigong?” many may find it difficult to provide a clear answer. This indicates that years of promotion have not significantly aided in the scientific understanding of Qigong. Furthermore, it suggests that the current definitions of … Read more
Empty the heart, fill the abdomen, weaken the will, strengthen the kidneys. Spring and Autumn Period • Laozi, “Tao Te Ching” Although taking medicine is the foundation of longevity, if one can also practice Qigong, the benefits will be even greater. If one cannot obtain medicine, but practices Qigong and understands its principles, one can … Read more
The term “Qigong” originates from ancient understandings of Qi. Some have proposed using Qigong terminology to replace ancient concepts of “breathing” and “regulating Qi” due to their close relationship with Qi cultivation. With the rise of modern Qigong practice, it has become widely recognized as a synonym for health and disease prevention. The breathing and … Read more