I've studied with Bruce a few times, and followed his practices for years. I've studied with other teachers, but none have had the same lasting impact. I'm still learning from things he said years ago, that I'm only now able to understand. He is the real deal, and he has walked the talk.
MO JO look into it.. you'll be surprised. learn to let go - bring down the barriers that keep you ignorant and just relax into your being. no need for the animosity - now go get 'em champ! I know you can do it..
Been studying w Bruce for a while now, and he's not always easy to handle, he's ok being from new York, and he's not afraid to ruffle feathers. But his students demonstrate an exceptional level of skill, to say nothing of the man himself. He's the real deal, and any Popeye lookin fool should ask to throw a punch at him. Lots of fake stuff out there, but this cat has the goods.
The meditation at the end was amazing. At the beginning I felt more tension than I ever have (and I've been practicing Insight meditation for 12 years) and it just enabled me to let go of about 90% and I could literally feel it from the top down!
Studied with Bruce in the '90's and this meditation technique is the one true thing that has always stayed with me. I learned it over a weekend, there's a lot to it he can articulate though it is simple at its core. Thank you for this interview and overview/guided meditation.
Delighted I came across this video today... practical inspirations, insightful and honest. The meditation at the end similar to Sufi presence work yet unique. Thank you. Looking forward to furthering an ever deepening practice.
Kind of refreshing to listen to a Westerner who understands these esoteric eastern methodologies and is able to explain them in a way that is non-pretentious and accessible. So often when you listen to other so-called masters they try to sound like master Po or quite Chang Caine talking in slow motion like they’re in a trance I love it that this guy has a thick New York accent!
He’s speaking naturally to him, not artificially as many spiritually minded do. Which would you prefer? How do you perceive that quote when a knowledgeable person is trying to relay valuable information?
I don't care much about if his ego is strong, small, big, weak or whatever. If I have the reactions to it, I would rather look at my reactions and find out why are they the way they are. Once I happened to spend with this guy a whole day, when he was visiting my country - just strolling with him around the city, talking, keeping quiet - nothing special. And the way my being was affected by this "nothing special" with him is hard to describe and my mind was put into rest for quite a time.
Really enjoying. I did a five-day workshop with him in NYC's Lower East Side/Chinatown in '87. The years have been kind to him; I'd say he looks better now, and sounds great. Thanks.
he aint got an ego , he is just a regular New Yorker ,, He just aint some New age prick who takes himself too seriously ,, I would have a beer with this Sifu ,
It's also about being spontaneous and in the moment responding to your immediate circumstance and the energies around you. If you look at this particular conversation Ian is stuck or fixated in his particular psychologically conditioned pattern and is obviously struggling to let go of his strict adherence to following script. Add the fact of fear what someone else is going to think (which is so common in a TV/recording setting) it obviously adds a stifled energy. Bruce didn't take to lightly to the subliminals and doesn't play the TV time limit game. Also if Ian isn't showing a genuine heartfelt interest in the speaker then this type of entrainment can lead to elements of discord within the flow of conversation. Basically Ian's following a script and wanting to control the direction and Bruce is reading energy and attempting to help him to let go.. Ian didn't appear very responsive. And toward the end Bruce just basically highlighted the truth that repression will suck the life out of you unless you make an effort to change.. Bruce's craazy wisdom! it's a beutifull thing
Best interview iv'e seen on this channel, people hating because he's real, funny, intense and charming but no the spiritual farting rainbows stereotype :D
STILL funny after all of these years ! 8 Black Belts by the time he was 18 years old ? And he started at 14 years old ? And he taught thousands of students ? And he certified 40 black belts ? By the time he was 18 years old ? And you BELIEVE this nonsense ? Now THAT'S funny ! Remember, in the 1960s, 1970s, comic books were LOADED with "Instant Martial Arts" ads, and Bruce loved those comic books ! He's got a GREAT line of s**t, but have you ever seen this guy in "action" ? Watch some of his clips, IF you can find any, then check out some Jet Li clips and you tell me....
You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. This man trained with a Taoist master which has been substantiated. ancienttofuture.com/2012/10/23/bruce-franzis-launches-his-tai-chi-mastery-programme/ This guy might not have the physique of Bruce Lee, but he is a knowledgeable and legit teacher.
Okay, he's posing with an old Chinese guy. Wonderful. And THAT proves WHAT ? The proof is in the pudding, son. See if you can find any clips of this guy in action. Then get back to me.
ua-cam.com/video/D4u5zN69nBQ/v-deo.html Not saying anything in his defence or criticizing him either but you insisted there wasn't anything of him "in action". I have no opinions on whether the exchange is genuinely spontaneous or not but he is clearly "in action".
I've seen a couple of clips like this, old, grainy, no sound. You'll notice that the 'attacker' is signalling his 'intent' from a mile away. The charging 'attacks' and telegraphed kicks are so obvious I'd have to think these are staged. Even if they're real, anyone with a few months of training should be able to defend themselves against these 'attacks'. And Frantzis looks clumsy. Here's Michael Wong, he's got quite a few of these clips, see what you think. ua-cam.com/video/GHOCVoZsFHE/v-deo.html
Most people probably won't see it or agree with me, but somehow I wouldn't have been surprised if this guy were Steve Jobs' brother or something. Yes, Steve Jobs had a lot of ego etc etc, but it's something deeper than that where I see some kind of weird resemblance. Also just the face at certain angles by the way.
One of the first things I learned as a young martial artist was to live peacefully with everyone because you just don’t know who knows what and What they know and who they are. To look at Bruce you think that he was just some every day run-of-the-mill 60-year-old white guy. But you’d be in For a rude awakening if you ever step to him
Ever met him? His martial ability is very real. Disagree with his presentation style if you want to, but his martial approach is grounded, unlike many who have only keyboard bravado.
He's fun. I always like his stuff. That whole shunyata thing though... I see it differently. It's not "emptiness", it's suchness. It's stillness. Anyone who seriously meditates has probably had that "ah ha" when they get past the mind and realize shunyata... but that's not the "truth", only a "layer" of the truth. Shunyata is not devoid of qualities, it is "phenomenal", it gives rise, which means the wuji has a nature I think. We have our natures, but shunyata "is", it has existence.
I like how he really talks about relaxation in tai chi. That's important on so many levels. It's not like our western laziness, because it requires so much focus to achieve. It reminds me again of stillness... our nature is this ever permeating stillness, so is it stillness which gives rise to our nature, or is it our nature that moves around stillness? It really hits home when you realize it. It's actually quite an uncomfortable notion when you really ruminate on it.Living it is freeing, though
19grand I live in a Chinese community in Queens, New York. I train every day with Men and Women from 'the other side', who speak on English, but share many GREAT techniques, many rarely seen in 'schools', etc. I train 2 hours a day minimum, 365, been doing this for years. It's all on a first name basis.
i couldn't get past 13 minutes of this clown can you tell me what he said after that "well after i flew to the moon..." "you flew to the moon?" "yeah, but don't me how i did it"
I personally don't like so-called egoless people. They are like a flat beer. Bruce knows his stuff and likes to tell a good story. BTW, there are plenty of high level chi-kung guys with a spare tire. Don't let that fool you bro. Don't judge, do like I did and go 'play' with them a bit and you might have a 'lil' surprise. I am not talking about provoking them to a fight. Just ask politely and offer to pay for their time, maybe an hour, some will be more than happy to be put to the test and do all kinds of things with you like push hands, etc. This could be harder with an older Asian guy as they tend to take themselves a little seriously. Build rapport first and be honest as to where you are coming from. If they are for real, they will laugh and will be happy to proceed.
I train with "Asian guys'. Hey, a spare tire is one thing, but I've seen this guy in 'action', it's like watching a Yogi Bear cartoon. And like I keep saying, if you're gonna sell soap, you gotta smell good.
William Palminteri He has been in multiple car accidents and his back is wrecked. I think he looks darned good for what he's been through. Normally people just go downhill after those kinds of injuries; it looks to me like he's actually getting more healthy over time. Not easy at all to do at his age. Why do you keep coming back here to criticize? Either find lessons to learn or move on is my motto. You might try it.
chamisa77 'Looks good for his age ?? yeah, okay. I'm 67 years old, within15 pounds of my high school weight, in GREAT shape. I keep coming back here to try and expose BULLSHIT artists. Maybe YOU should take a few lessons from someone who is actually in condition or go away.
.....thank you...thank you for sharing.....and thank you....I thank your teacher....I thank your teachers teacher....I thank your teachers teachers teacher......I thank your teachers teachers teachers teacher..and so on and on....many blessings.....
It was really more his abrasive style that I was commenting on. Perhaps it is his "new yorker" ness that I am responding to. It was a hard interview to watch for me but that is just my own perspective. Others may find his "strong" sense of self appealing. I find it to be a little much.
When you realize stillness as the self, you have to be really careful. That's when karma ripens and you start getting tested. You gain dissociative awareness which makes all kinds of weird stuff happen, and you're only seeing the most superficial layer. The consequences of your thoughts ripen quicker, because when you meditate your thoughts are more potent. This means you can serve God (what I call God, I love God.) or you serve your ego. That's when you mess up.
Yep, he's a mouthy New Yorker. Kind of goes against the grain of what a 'spiritual person' is supposed to be like. I kinda like it - can also appreciate its a bit grating for some sensitive souls. However, that's all surface dressing (and any old fool can make show of 'great meekness and humbleness' whilst still really being a socio-path). Question is does he have any worthwhile teaching to impart? I believe he does. Everything else is not that important.
why is the focus on his ego lol...You either can understand where he's coming from or not, fantastic video. Daoism is a very beautiful thing an if you don't understand that's ok you don't have to...So many points he made are dead on,but we all manifest it in different ways
This guy is really funny, being himself. It's relieving to see some people who are into "spirituality", daoism, buddhism and such who aren't trying all that much to appear like disembodied saints who only look at their good side :)
A lot of us back in the 70s took martial arts out of fear I know I did I was bullied and they were no fantasy campaigns to stop the bullying the antidote for bullying in the old days was the fight back and the bully would respect you even if you didn’t win the fight but if you wouldn’t fight these guys wouldn’t let you live you couldn’t hang out you couldn’t walk the street they were taking your lunch money they were taking your grocery money you couldn’t go outside to play it was awful you had to learn how to fight
I've been using info from this man's books and courses for over 15 years. He definitely knows his stuff regarding internal energy work, and he also managed to achieve it without doing any work on his ego or personality. Read BKF's books, and when it's time for personal instruction go visit Tom Bisio, or any other qualified teacher who doesn't have the worst traits of Donald Trump and Alex Jones.
Good talk, but i think he is hard to get third eye that is higher lvl. Believe it or not, my friend's brother has third eye/sky eye by years of cultivation.
lol yeah but don't ask him to give any specific details of his claims like 8 black belts by the time he was 18 in which martial arts were they "oh nevermind about that"
I laughed till` i was crying in the end of the explanation of the meditation, after viewing a very fascinating and true interview great work Iain. Oh my goodness, how fortunate I am too too have learnt it now from you Bruce. That whole explanation is so funny and awsome, this earth is truly a fucking amazing place. I will keep this gem of meditation close to heart, I thank you again, Use the Tao. or be it,,,or...letting go once again. Adios
often times it's bc we see in other people reflected back what we are really ourselves. try to understand from his perspective... constant people in the US deny eastern philosophy and life expereinces like working with chi enenrgy and chakras.... after you experience it and KNOW its real not just because you read it, and you have devoted your entire life to it, and people still tell you its not real b/c they're ignorant and will never be able to experience it, it can get frustrating :)
comments here are hilarious, about strong egos and what "one would expect in a taoist master", that statement in itself is an oxymoron to one who has actually met a few taoists. how about we worry less about the messenger and listen to his message, which, as he says himself, is "practice".
@conscioustv Fascinating interview. I think you missed an opportunity, though, to have Bruce show some of his martial internal techniques. If he could have actually demonstrated a technique, like the one where he was touched by one of his masters and felt like he'd been hit by an electric current, that would have been really impressive.
I grew up in that same error that he’s talking about and it was really dangerous I remember 12 year old kids carrying knives as part of their normal dress like putting on their sneakers you had to carry a knife your own protection and people that’s dead and we played outside and went to bed a business and to watch this was just normal go figure
+advaitanr2 you seem blinded by the superficial/surface. He's not suggesting he's exceptional in any way (even though he actually is) BK's merely trying to express that this potential resides within - and that the potential to tap into this state can be realised.
'Energy blockages' are caused by traumatic experiences in this life and past lives. To release trauma's I can recommend a method called 'Holographic Memory Resolution', developed by Brent Baum.
good interview though it was hilarious at times, the indian accent speak (as Bruce describes the moment when an indian doctor told him he's had it) and when Bruce responds to Iain that he's been channelling chi the whole throughout the interview - gave me a chuckle.
I call BS. Frantzis started karate at age 14 and had 8 black belts by the time he was 18 years old. I like a lot of what he has to say. I just wish he would stop the Trump like self promotion.
I totally agree with you and so my denied inner "blow hard" is responding to this gentleman's. But just because I also share the same tendency does not necessarily mean it isn't there in him. I will say it was not my most polite youtube comment. I am not sure what you mean by "one power". Enneagram? Universal power source? I really just pick up on a very entrenched personality filled with lots of hard held opinions and also great achievement if his story is true. More projection? Perhaps, lol.
Is this man being himself? Is he unafraid to appear unconventional or spiritually incorrect? Has he copied or mimicked others coming before him? His very unlikely story and truly unique character (whether appealing or not) are to his credit.
Wow, what a character - so much energy & richness of content, yet…what an annoying man - SO full of himself, gave the impression that he had nothing…NOTHING left to learn. Almost felt intimidated on behalf of Ian, yet, he seemed to be really enjoying it. So hard to work out: totally authentic, unapologetic, powerful, deep, yet…arrghhh…sorry, so ‘American’ (from a cliche Brit perspective) brash, louche, & loud with no room for subtlety or nuance. Maybe like an artisan chilli sauce, it’s brilliant, tasty, but it just swamps everything else
Bruce was born end of April 1949, double Ox, hence the brashness, practically bull dozing his way through his practices at 1 time,very pragmatic man.A true master.
he's loud and boastful lol at 18 years old he had 8 black belts hahahaha how the fuck do you get 8 black belts funny enough he doesn't say in which martial arts
It's called Narcissism. If you look I to the Enneagram model of personality, Bruce fits the unhealthy expression of it perfectly. He has enough of the healthy traits too, which allows him to be accomplished. Bruce is an E8 who has done zero spiritual work in the Christian fruits-of-the-spirit or Western-psychological sense of that word. An NLP teacher once summed it up to me clearly when referring to the guy who ghost-wrote at least one of Bruce's books: "The Tao is EVERYTHING, which means it's big enough to hide anything behind, especially from yourself." A good term for this is "spiritual bypassing," where teachers maintain big shadows they don't work on because they are focused on what they have made progress on rather than their weak spots.
well Mr. McNay seems to be in that place where he can see the Buddha in everyone . He is interesting in how transparent he can be ,and yet facilitate whats useful about this man... in spite of his ego
+paxwallacejazz wow, your comment completely shifted my perception of BKF. I went from leaving a flaming comment of him to seeing his inner buddha. Thank you.
+scroubious Your perception is just flawed/limited. Common misunderstanding associated with jealousy and regret. Just trying to make yourself appear like a better person by trying to find faults in others, You must think yourself pretty superior in intelligence, with the judgmental clarity of a god to think you can sum up and label a mans personality/character with just a word, Who's the one really with the Ego? Thinking you have it all figured out with your superior moral character, which is only a result from your constant indoctrination and disconnection with nature, You take so easily the paradigm which has been presented to you through drawings or television, without ever questioning a thing. In reality it is this way of thinking which keeps you lazy, ignorant, and docile, "Which is precisely the reason you will fall into Abi Hell/ endless transmigration" ;]
Believe or non-belief changes nothing. Belief doesn't make it so, non-belief doesn't make it not so. Experience makes things so. If you know, you don't have to believe. If you believe you may or may not know. Come back when you know something.
I've studied with Bruce a few times, and followed his practices for years. I've studied with other teachers, but none have had the same lasting impact. I'm still learning from things he said years ago, that I'm only now able to understand. He is the real deal, and he has walked the talk.
i think your boy is full of shit
he had 8 black beltsby the time he was 18 years old
funny enough he doesn't say in which martial arts
MO JO look into it.. you'll be surprised. learn to let go - bring down the barriers that keep you ignorant and just relax into your being. no need for the animosity - now go get 'em champ! I know you can do it..
ok, cheers
thanks for your words of encouragement :D
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Been studying w Bruce for a while now, and he's not always easy to handle, he's ok being from new York, and he's not afraid to ruffle feathers. But his students demonstrate an exceptional level of skill, to say nothing of the man himself. He's the real deal, and any Popeye lookin fool should ask to throw a punch at him. Lots of fake stuff out there, but this cat has the goods.
I'm not sure there's any goods to be had.
@@loganbrown8470 That's because you don't know.
The transcript of this interview is available to view here - www.conscious.tv/text/65.htm
I really enjoyed his guided meditation at the end.
fck you just sopoiled me the tao!
The meditation at the end was amazing. At the beginning I felt more tension than I ever have (and I've been practicing Insight meditation for 12 years) and it just enabled me to let go of about 90% and I could literally feel it from the top down!
Studied with Bruce in the '90's and this meditation technique is the one true thing that has always stayed with me. I learned it over a weekend, there's a lot to it he can articulate though it is simple at its core.
Thank you for this interview and overview/guided meditation.
Thank you Bruce Frantzis, I appreciate you sharing this jewel at the end.
Delighted I came across this video today... practical inspirations, insightful and honest. The meditation at the end similar to Sufi presence work yet unique. Thank you. Looking forward to furthering an ever deepening practice.
41:28 - Dissolving blocked chi -- Where can one find a working practice to develop this ability? Thank you for any replies.
End of the video
Kind of refreshing to listen to a Westerner who understands these esoteric eastern methodologies and is able to explain them in a way that is non-pretentious and accessible. So often when you listen to other so-called masters they try to sound like master Po or quite Chang Caine talking in slow motion like they’re in a trance I love it that this guy has a thick New York accent!
“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.” ― Lao Tzu, Tao Teh Ching.
said by someone who wrote a book about something which I guess according to himself he knew nothing about?
You cannot speak about the Tao. However, you can speak about everything else which may point to the TAO. This is why the Tao Te Ching was written.
He’s speaking naturally to him, not artificially as many spiritually minded do. Which would you prefer? How do you perceive that quote when a knowledgeable person is trying to relay valuable information?
I don't care much about if his ego is strong, small, big, weak or whatever. If I have the reactions to it, I would rather look at my reactions and find out why are they the way they are.
Once I happened to spend with this guy a whole day, when he was visiting my country - just strolling with him around the city, talking, keeping quiet - nothing special. And the way my being was affected by this "nothing special" with him is hard to describe and my mind was put into rest for quite a time.
Really enjoying. I did a five-day workshop with him in NYC's Lower East Side/Chinatown in '87. The years have been kind to him; I'd say he looks better now, and sounds great. Thanks.
he aint got an ego , he is just a regular New Yorker ,, He just aint some New age prick who takes himself too seriously ,, I would have a beer with this Sifu ,
if you do have a beer with him, can you ask him which martial arts did he have 8 black belts in
Tao is humility,modesty,What happened Bruce?
My thoughts as well.
It's also about being spontaneous and in the moment responding to your immediate circumstance and the energies around you. If you look at this particular conversation Ian is stuck or fixated in his particular psychologically conditioned pattern and is obviously struggling to let go of his strict adherence to following script. Add the fact of fear what someone else is going to think (which is so common in a TV/recording setting) it obviously adds a stifled energy. Bruce didn't take to lightly to the subliminals and doesn't play the TV time limit game. Also if Ian isn't showing a genuine heartfelt interest in the speaker then this type of entrainment can lead to elements of discord within the flow of conversation. Basically Ian's following a script and wanting to control the direction and Bruce is reading energy and attempting to help him to let go.. Ian didn't appear very responsive. And toward the end Bruce just basically highlighted the truth that repression will suck the life out of you unless you make an effort to change.. Bruce's craazy wisdom! it's a beutifull thing
So nice to hear about someone who met and experienced Ueshiba Sensei !
The Way that can be spoken is not the way. 1 hour, 9 minutes, 23 seconds of not the way. I found it valuable.
Great ! I've study for many years but you lend clearty. God bless continue teaching.
Personal experience stories are so fun
Best interview iv'e seen on this channel, people hating because he's real, funny, intense and charming but no the spiritual farting rainbows stereotype :D
For a Taoist, he's displaying a remarkable lack of humility
Chris Reher spiritual rockstar
it's more reflective of crazy wisdom. Taoists can also be strict stern and borderline brutal if the circumstance requires..
You rock Bruce . I really like the way you put things together!! Great gifts!!i will pass it on. Thanks Bradlee D C
STILL funny after all of these years !
8 Black Belts by the time he was 18 years old ?
And he started at 14 years old ?
And he taught thousands of students ?
And he certified 40 black belts ?
By the time he was 18 years old ?
And you BELIEVE this nonsense ?
Now THAT'S funny !
Remember, in the 1960s, 1970s, comic books were LOADED with "Instant Martial Arts" ads, and Bruce loved those comic books !
He's got a GREAT line of s**t, but have you ever seen this guy in "action" ?
Watch some of his clips, IF you can find any, then check out some Jet Li clips and you tell me....
You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. This man trained with a Taoist master which has been substantiated. ancienttofuture.com/2012/10/23/bruce-franzis-launches-his-tai-chi-mastery-programme/ This guy might not have the physique of Bruce Lee, but he is a knowledgeable and legit teacher.
"Teacher', sure, this guy talks a blue streak.
But PERFORMANCE ?
I've seen him in "action", not too good.
PLEASE.
Okay, he's posing with an old Chinese guy.
Wonderful.
And THAT proves WHAT ?
The proof is in the pudding, son.
See if you can find any clips of this guy in action.
Then get back to me.
ua-cam.com/video/D4u5zN69nBQ/v-deo.html Not saying anything in his defence or criticizing him either but you insisted there wasn't anything of him "in action". I have no opinions on whether the exchange is genuinely spontaneous or not but he is clearly "in action".
I've seen a couple of clips like this, old, grainy, no sound.
You'll notice that the 'attacker' is signalling his 'intent' from a mile away.
The charging 'attacks' and telegraphed kicks are so obvious I'd have to think these are staged. Even if they're real, anyone with a few months of training should be able to defend themselves against these 'attacks'.
And Frantzis looks clumsy.
Here's Michael Wong, he's got quite a few of these clips, see what you think.
ua-cam.com/video/GHOCVoZsFHE/v-deo.html
Most people probably won't see it or agree with me, but somehow I wouldn't have been surprised if this guy were Steve Jobs' brother or something. Yes, Steve Jobs had a lot of ego etc etc, but it's something deeper than that where I see some kind of weird resemblance. Also just the face at certain angles by the way.
Much love Bruce
One of the first things I learned as a young martial artist was to live peacefully with everyone because you just don’t know who knows what and What they know and who they are. To look at Bruce you think that he was just some every day run-of-the-mill 60-year-old white guy. But you’d be in For a rude awakening if you ever step to him
I was wondering if anyone has met this man? Have you? Where is he located?
Ever met him? His martial ability is very real. Disagree with his presentation style if you want to, but his martial approach is grounded, unlike many who have only keyboard bravado.
He's fun. I always like his stuff. That whole shunyata thing though... I see it differently. It's not "emptiness", it's suchness. It's stillness. Anyone who seriously meditates has probably had that "ah ha" when they get past the mind and realize shunyata... but that's not the "truth", only a "layer" of the truth. Shunyata is not devoid of qualities, it is "phenomenal", it gives rise, which means the wuji has a nature I think. We have our natures, but shunyata "is", it has existence.
The ego is strong in this one.
I like how he really talks about relaxation in tai chi. That's important on so many levels. It's not like our western laziness, because it requires so much focus to achieve. It reminds me again of stillness... our nature is this ever permeating stillness, so is it stillness which gives rise to our nature, or is it our nature that moves around stillness? It really hits home when you realize it. It's actually quite an uncomfortable notion when you really ruminate on it.Living it is freeing, though
This guy is the real thing.
Yeah SURE he is.
I train with the real thing, and this isn't it.
William Palminteri
who do you train with?
19grand I live in a Chinese community in Queens, New York. I train every day with Men and Women from 'the other side', who speak on English, but share many GREAT techniques, many rarely seen in 'schools', etc.
I train 2 hours a day minimum, 365, been doing this for years.
It's all on a first name basis.
William Palminteri - lol you bullshit more than bruce
post a video of your training, killer
or is that shrouded in secrecy
interesting. TY for sharing
I understand this guy completely. I would have liked to study with him even a bit, because to me that would be a lot.
This guy is awesome. No clue what he's talking about , but awesome nonetheless.
Great interview letting a Great man speak briefly of his wonderful journey thus far.
i couldn't get past 13 minutes of this clown
can you tell me what he said after that
"well after i flew to the moon..."
"you flew to the moon?"
"yeah, but don't me how i did it"
I personally don't like so-called egoless people. They are like a flat beer.
Bruce knows his stuff and likes to tell a good story. BTW, there are plenty of high level chi-kung guys with a spare tire. Don't let that fool you bro. Don't judge, do like I did and go 'play' with them a bit and you might have a 'lil' surprise. I am not talking about provoking them to a fight. Just ask politely and offer to pay for their time, maybe an hour, some will be more than happy to be put to the test and do all kinds of things with you like push hands, etc. This could be harder with an older Asian guy as they tend to take themselves a little seriously. Build rapport first and be honest as to where you are coming from. If they are for real, they will laugh and will be happy to proceed.
I train with "Asian guys'. Hey, a spare tire is one thing, but I've seen this guy in 'action', it's like watching a Yogi Bear cartoon.
And like I keep saying, if you're gonna sell soap, you gotta smell good.
William Palminteri He has been in multiple car accidents and his back is wrecked. I think he looks darned good for what he's been through. Normally people just go downhill after those kinds of injuries; it looks to me like he's actually getting more healthy over time. Not easy at all to do at his age. Why do you keep coming back here to criticize? Either find lessons to learn or move on is my motto. You might try it.
chamisa77 'Looks good for his age ??
yeah, okay.
I'm 67 years old, within15 pounds of my high school weight, in GREAT shape. I keep coming back here to try and expose BULLSHIT artists.
Maybe YOU should take a few lessons from someone who is actually in condition or go away.
+William Palminteri go on, you take him on!
Amen to that!
Great Stuff! Thank you all.
Interesting meditation at the end. btw. Is that a deliberate typo?
.....thank you...thank you for sharing.....and thank you....I thank your teacher....I thank your teachers teacher....I thank your teachers teachers teacher......I thank your teachers teachers teachers teacher..and so on and on....many blessings.....
It was really more his abrasive style that I was commenting on. Perhaps it is his "new yorker" ness that I am responding to. It was a hard interview to watch for me but that is just my own perspective. Others may find his "strong" sense of self appealing. I find it to be a little much.
When you realize stillness as the self, you have to be really careful. That's when karma ripens and you start getting tested. You gain dissociative awareness which makes all kinds of weird stuff happen, and you're only seeing the most superficial layer. The consequences of your thoughts ripen quicker, because when you meditate your thoughts are more potent. This means you can serve God (what I call God, I love God.) or you serve your ego. That's when you mess up.
Yep, he's a mouthy New Yorker. Kind of goes against the grain of what a 'spiritual person' is supposed to be like. I kinda like it - can also appreciate its a bit grating for some sensitive souls. However, that's all surface dressing (and any old fool can make show of 'great meekness and humbleness' whilst still really being a socio-path). Question is does he have any worthwhile teaching to impart? I believe he does. Everything else is not that important.
why is the focus on his ego lol...You either can understand where he's coming from or not, fantastic video. Daoism is a very beautiful thing an if you don't understand that's ok you don't have to...So many points he made are dead on,but we all manifest it in different ways
This guy is really funny, being himself. It's relieving to see some people who are into "spirituality", daoism, buddhism and such who aren't trying all that much to appear like disembodied saints who only look at their good side :)
A lot of us back in the 70s took martial arts out of fear I know I did I was bullied and they were no fantasy campaigns to stop the bullying the antidote for bullying in the old days was the fight back and the bully would respect you even if you didn’t win the fight but if you wouldn’t fight these guys wouldn’t let you live you couldn’t hang out you couldn’t walk the street they were taking your lunch money they were taking your grocery money you couldn’t go outside to play it was awful you had to learn how to fight
Thank you Bruce. :) Totally resonates.
I always see Jack Nicholson when I look at him!
I met him at a taijiquan principles workshop he taught years and years ago. Last I heard, he's in the San Francisco area.
I've been using info from this man's books and courses for over 15 years. He definitely knows his stuff regarding internal energy work, and he also managed to achieve it without doing any work on his ego or personality.
Read BKF's books, and when it's time for personal instruction go visit Tom Bisio, or any other qualified teacher who doesn't have the worst traits of Donald Trump and Alex Jones.
the Trump and Jones personas you see are characters created to trigger or emotionalize their audience
4 5 hours a day! WOW! You're amazing!
Yet another teacher has appeared in my search for holistic health!
(“When the student is ready the teacher appears”)
Don’t rush the guest. You should def leave more room / time for the interview.
The meditation starts at 56:33
I would like to see Wang in action. @ 20:48 That imitation had me cracking up!
Same here. His Puerto Rican accent imitation is pretty good too.
Good talk, but i think he is hard to get third eye that is higher lvl. Believe it or not, my friend's brother has third eye/sky eye by years of cultivation.
+Terry Lin Lol, Your thinking the wrong way.
Is this a "The most interesting man in the world" commercial?
lol yeah but don't ask him to give any specific details of his claims
like 8 black belts by the time he was 18
in which martial arts were they
"oh nevermind about that"
Beauty Of The Tao.
Ladies and gentlemen.... The most interesting man in the world.
I laughed till` i was crying in the end of the explanation of the meditation, after viewing a very fascinating and true interview great work Iain. Oh my goodness, how fortunate I am too too have learnt it now from you Bruce. That whole explanation is so funny and awsome, this earth is truly a fucking amazing place. I will keep this gem of meditation close to heart, I thank you again, Use the Tao. or be it,,,or...letting go once again. Adios
often times it's bc we see in other people reflected back what we are really ourselves. try to understand from his perspective... constant people in the US deny eastern philosophy and life expereinces like working with chi enenrgy and chakras.... after you experience it and KNOW its real not just because you read it, and you have devoted your entire life to it, and people still tell you its not real b/c they're ignorant and will never be able to experience it, it can get frustrating :)
you see through the lense of your mind.
What I see through mine:
The one power is strong in this one.
What's the problem with ego?
A true Master!
master bullshitter
comments here are hilarious, about strong egos and what "one would expect in a taoist master", that statement in itself is an oxymoron to one who has actually met a few taoists. how about we worry less about the messenger and listen to his message, which, as he says himself, is "practice".
@conscioustv Fascinating interview. I think you missed an opportunity, though, to have Bruce show some of his martial internal techniques. If he could have actually demonstrated a technique, like the one where he was touched by one of his masters and felt like he'd been hit by an electric current, that would have been really impressive.
Do you want to be impressed?
'numb society'. key thought.
woody allen should make a movie of this chap.
he reminds me of Heihachi Mishima
Fascinating individual. Chi is an interesting phenomenon. There is no scientific explanation but it seems to exist. What's the deal?!
the flow of life within you and without you
I grew up in that same error that he’s talking about and it was really dangerous I remember 12 year old kids carrying knives as part of their normal dress like putting on their sneakers you had to carry a knife your own protection and people that’s dead and we played outside and went to bed a business and to watch this was just normal go figure
This was a really great interview! Humble for what he has achieved. Self inquiry began at 6 for 3 or 4 hours a day.
Yeah, sure.
6 years old and he's introspective.
Right.
Funny.
William Palminteri
I think i was introspective at that age, due to be being bullied left right and centre.
+advaitanr2 you seem blinded by the superficial/surface. He's not suggesting he's exceptional in any way (even though he actually is) BK's merely trying to express that this potential resides within - and that the potential to tap into this state can be realised.
'Energy blockages' are caused by traumatic experiences in this life and past lives. To release trauma's I can recommend a method called 'Holographic Memory Resolution', developed by Brent Baum.
Anyone else think Bruce looks like Dale from The Walking Dead TV series? Quick, get that man a bucket hat.
good interview though it was hilarious at times, the indian accent speak (as Bruce describes the moment when an indian doctor told him he's had it) and when Bruce responds to Iain that he's been channelling chi the whole throughout the interview - gave me a chuckle.
Indiduval energy body fidusushary i cant spell untill I get it write right
I call BS. Frantzis started karate at age 14 and had 8 black belts by the time he was 18 years old. I like a lot of what he has to say. I just wish he would stop the Trump like self promotion.
I love this guy, but I think he did all the cocaine before this interview.
ying coca yang
I totally agree with you and so my denied inner "blow hard" is responding to this gentleman's. But just because I also share the same tendency does not necessarily mean it isn't there in him. I will say it was not my most polite youtube comment.
I am not sure what you mean by "one power". Enneagram? Universal power source? I really just pick up on a very entrenched personality filled with lots of hard held opinions and also great achievement if his story is true. More projection? Perhaps, lol.
"中心澾於面目。 - 孟子
Learning to be isn't hard. It's the easiest thing I have ever done.
"I"
Ah yes, the great "I."
Is this man being himself? Is he unafraid to appear unconventional or spiritually incorrect? Has he copied or mimicked others coming before him? His very unlikely story and truly unique character (whether appealing or not) are to his credit.
Comfortable
Sounds like Bruce has a hard time giving Ian some space too... He controls a lot but not his talking ...:)
Yo
If your guru were perfect, it would be a dangerous thing...because you would start to worship him.
And really quite funny :)
This guy SOUNDS real, but he sure doesn't LOOK real.
If these words were coming out of Let Li's mouth I'd have a much easier time buying it.
If he had 8 black belts or knocked out guys with 1 strike. It's all irrelevant to what he is talking about. Taoism.
Wow, what a character - so much energy & richness of content, yet…what an annoying man - SO full of himself, gave the impression that he had nothing…NOTHING left to learn. Almost felt intimidated on behalf of Ian, yet, he seemed to be really enjoying it. So hard to work out: totally authentic, unapologetic, powerful, deep, yet…arrghhh…sorry, so ‘American’ (from a cliche Brit perspective) brash, louche, & loud with no room for subtlety or nuance. Maybe like an artisan chilli sauce, it’s brilliant, tasty, but it just swamps everything else
Bruce was born end of April 1949, double Ox, hence the brashness, practically bull dozing his way through his practices at 1 time,very pragmatic man.A true master.
spiritual higher level looks like feminine but this master,, ,
I think you found superman! (slightly ADHD but who cares :))
a glorified version of Louie CK
Hmm a colorful person... truthfull i dont think so.
:):):)
they start mimmicking the giants uuiii
I cannot follow this man’s talk - he jumps around so much !
Was this a parody?
I cant like this guy for some reason.
Same; I've always had that with New Yorkers. It would seem you and I, are in the minority here.
he's loud and boastful
lol at 18 years old he had 8 black belts
hahahaha how the fuck do you get 8 black belts
funny enough he doesn't say in which martial arts
It's called Narcissism. If you look I to the Enneagram model of personality, Bruce fits the unhealthy expression of it perfectly. He has enough of the healthy traits too, which allows him to be accomplished.
Bruce is an E8 who has done zero spiritual work in the Christian fruits-of-the-spirit or Western-psychological sense of that word.
An NLP teacher once summed it up to me clearly when referring to the guy who ghost-wrote at least one of Bruce's books:
"The Tao is EVERYTHING, which means it's big enough to hide anything behind, especially from yourself."
A good term for this is "spiritual bypassing," where teachers maintain big shadows they don't work on because they are focused on what they have made progress on rather than their weak spots.
his ego is quite distasteful
well Mr. McNay seems to be in that place where he can see the Buddha in everyone . He is interesting in how transparent he can be ,and yet facilitate whats useful about this man... in spite of his ego
He seemed humble enough to me.
Reminds me a bit of Richard Kuklinski.
+paxwallacejazz wow, your comment completely shifted my perception of BKF. I went from leaving a flaming comment of him to seeing his inner buddha. Thank you.
+scroubious Your perception is just flawed/limited. Common misunderstanding associated with jealousy and regret. Just trying to make yourself appear like a better person by trying to find faults in others, You must think yourself pretty superior in intelligence, with the judgmental clarity of a god to think you can sum up and label a mans personality/character with just a word, Who's the one really with the Ego? Thinking you have it all figured out with your superior moral character, which is only a result from your constant indoctrination and disconnection with nature, You take so easily the paradigm which has been presented to you through drawings or television, without ever questioning a thing. In reality it is this way of thinking which keeps you lazy, ignorant, and docile, "Which is precisely the reason you will fall into Abi Hell/ endless transmigration" ;]
well, I just simply don't believe that !
Believe or non-belief changes nothing. Belief doesn't make it so, non-belief doesn't make it not so. Experience makes things so. If you know, you don't have to believe. If you believe you may or may not know. Come back when you know something.
S.