Thankyou so much master, for your clear spoken words and the presence of mind you display with your calmness. I am inspired to bring more stillness and peace to my life
Big thanks for your extensive sharings, really inspiring! On the different types of Qi in TCM, there are quite a few more than 3 types. Understanding the difference does not only show why some defenitions seem to contradict for Western mindsets. It also gives far more practical insights in how to cultivate these different types of Qi, which is the essence of Qigong (cultivating qi in all forms) and Neigong. This is why I would like to share some specific info on the different types of Qi according to TCM, in addition to your extensive sharings. For the sake of raising common knowledge, understanding, and practices in these matters. • Yuan Qi: Also known as Primordial Qi, closely related to the Essence (Jing). It originates in the Kidneys and is derived from the Pre-Heaven Essence, whilst being constantly replenished by the Post-Heaven Qi. • Gu Qi: Also known as ‘Qi of Food’ is the first stage of the transformation of Qi. Food entering the stomach is digested (rotted and ripened according to TCM theory), and is transformed into Gu Qi by the Spleen. • Zong Qi: Referred to as either Gathering or Pectoral Qi is derived through the interaction of Gu Qi with air from the lungs. It is a more subtle and refined form of Qi than Gu Qi, and determines the quality of our blood to a large extend. • Zhen Qi: Also known as True Qi, which is the final stage of the transformation of Qi. Through the action of Zong Qi, the Yuan Qi is transformed into Zhen Qi. This is the final distillation and refinement of Qi and results in the Qi which flows through the channels. • Ying Qi: Also known as Nourishing Qi and has the function of nourishing the Yin organs (Zang-Fu) and the body as a whole. It holds a close relationship with Blood and flows through the vessels and also the channels. In TCM theory this is the Qi that is stimulated with acupuncture or acupressure. • Wei Qi: Also knowns as Protective Qi, where as ‘Wei’ means to defend or protect. It flows in the outer layers of the body, in skin and muscles. As it resides on the exterior, its function is to protect the body from an attack of exterior pathogenic factors such as Wind, Heat, Cold and Damp. It also works to warm, moisten and partially nourish the skin and muscles as well as controlling the opening and closing of the pores. Through this function, it regulates both sweating and body temperature. Like Zhen Qi, it is also under the control of the Lungs, as such, weakness or deficiency of the Lungs can result in a weakness of Wei Qi which can leave a person prone to frequent colds and/or flu. This emphasizes the impact of Qigong practices, combining specific breathing and moving patterns to cultivate Qi in general. • Xi Qi: Also known as Pathogenic Qi, which forms from all sorts of internal stagnation (mental, emotional, and physycal) or inflamation, and is the root of all forms of disease. For now just these sharings as a quick summary. Maby someday I will publish a more extensive specific article or video on this topic.
Thank you are sharing :) I actually teach Chinese medicine as a part of a college as well so very familiar with these kinds of Qi. But these forms of Qi are not cultivated to any particular level in Neigong or Neidan beyond the basics :) Chinese medicine and the above mentioned arts not as inter-related as many think
Good day, Damo. Thanks for your informative videos on internal aspects of Kung Fu and Alchemy. Can you recommend an authentic book which could explain all these aspect. Thanks 🙏
@@LotusNeiGong well the mco video is more obscure and I don’t find it repetitive at all. I actually listened to this one twice yesterday but still feel like I need to listen to it again. So keep it coming!
So jing is like seeds in dirt they must be still and unmoved in a proper invoirment our yi awareness is kinda like the sun be shined on the sprouting seed by simply placing awareness on the dantien the jing is converted to chi through stillness and chi becomes shen then shen enters wuji the dao is realized.
Idk, mixing traditions can reveal more pieces of the puzzle. Like the Dan Tian being water and The Solar Plexus being The Sun. In the Norse Mythos, there were two realms, one of raging fire and another of cool mist and the two of them mixed together inside the primordial void between them. It’s why the Solar Plexus and Sacral chakra are so far apart, it’s missing a Void piece placement. I’ve also found, if I raise my arms towards the sky and spread my legs apart, rolling my eyes back and raising my head… I then think about being a Turtle Withdrawing Into it’s Shell. That energy concentrates at the Solar Plexus, like a Pearl being formed. Dragon Turtle symbolism is common in the Chinese mythos. It’s all Branches of a Great Tree, linked together in The Root of The Tao/Tou.
@@LotusNeiGong Understandable… They are different, but one must overlay the pieces to reveal how all of mankind is family, based on the spark of awareness within and The Dreaming. When cultures overlay, it reveals missing pieces that the traditions don’t have fully. Like for instance 2020 I did the 40 day fast, and felt a 3 Ringed Crown roll out of my head. Marking of Entanglement or Yoking. I did burn through all of my stored energy to form the Sol/Soul… I think Daoist traditions call it The Nascent Soul an Immortal forms… or at least cultivation books mention it. Have you ever read the Emerald Tablets of Thoth? In TabletV: The Dweller of Unal, he uses a power called YTOLAN, to form things from the Æther/chi with his mind. It’s missing one piece, D. YTOLAND:TOYLAND, then use A E I O U:|:Y: TOULAND: Temple of Understanding, Land- a country or place, in this case the whole Creation. The Tao/Dao/Tou is all about learning from experience, sifting through the seas of data to find the pearls of Truth that applies to all beings. To become One with The All, you must learn how The All inter-relates by symbolism, which why our IQ is based on pattern recognition. The Creation myths explain the movements of chi to create the various levels of the Maya which we are woven in. Overlaying them allows for information extraction by understanding of symbolism. They aren’t the same but are, each piece reveals a little bit more of the whole.
Hi Damo, I hope you are well. I would like to say something regarding meditation. Beforehand I will say I have spent about 2 years practicing emptiness meditation, have dabbled in Qi Gong, and more recently have taken to studying your excellently user friendly White Moon on the Mountain Peak. What I would like to say is that during my emptiness meditation at a certain point in my practice my breath would lengthen and slow to a point where I felt I was challenging my mind's urging to take in more breath, eventually "swallowing" the breath at such points. It felt as though my breath had stopped, my heartbeat slowed to a crawl, and my arms, legs and head felt as though they were increasing in size, though my head felt lighter. The peak of this one evening had me sensing or seeing 3 balls of light surrounding me, whereby I would slightly lose my focus in concern, and the experience would stop. Do you have any insight on any of these experiences?
This was very informative thank you. One interesting thing I know about Jing is that it corresponds to stem cells and stem cells come from microcells manufactured within the nodes of the primovascular system.
Nice to hear a video on jing that has actual information. 👏👏👏
Thankyou so much master, for your clear spoken words and the presence of mind you display with your calmness. I am inspired to bring more stillness and peace to my life
Wow! Excelent clear and lucid talk on internal alchemy. Thank you Damo for these articulate clarifications.
Happy to be of service :)
Love these long talks. Thanks 🙏. If you ever feel inspired I would love a long talk about filling the channels.
Filling the channels is a tricky stage, opening is easier, I shall add it to my list of suggestions from people :)
@@LotusNeiGong Thank you and thanks for all you do!
Wonderful thank you Damo 🙏
May the blessings be. Thank you 🙏🏼
Big thanks for your extensive sharings, really inspiring!
On the different types of Qi in TCM, there are quite a few more than 3 types. Understanding the difference does not only show why some defenitions seem to contradict for Western mindsets. It also gives far more practical insights in how to cultivate these different types of Qi, which is the essence of Qigong (cultivating qi in all forms) and Neigong.
This is why I would like to share some specific info on the different types of Qi according to TCM, in addition to your extensive sharings. For the sake of raising common knowledge, understanding, and practices in these matters.
• Yuan Qi:
Also known as Primordial Qi, closely related to the Essence (Jing). It originates in the Kidneys and is derived from the Pre-Heaven Essence, whilst being constantly replenished by the Post-Heaven Qi.
• Gu Qi:
Also known as ‘Qi of Food’ is the first stage of the transformation of Qi. Food entering the stomach is digested (rotted and ripened according to TCM theory), and is transformed into Gu Qi by the Spleen.
• Zong Qi:
Referred to as either Gathering or Pectoral Qi is derived through the interaction of Gu Qi with air from the lungs. It is a more subtle and refined form of Qi than Gu Qi, and determines the quality of our blood to a large extend.
• Zhen Qi:
Also known as True Qi, which is the final stage of the transformation of Qi. Through the action of Zong Qi, the Yuan Qi is transformed into Zhen Qi. This is the final distillation and refinement of Qi and results in the Qi which flows through the channels.
• Ying Qi:
Also known as Nourishing Qi and has the function of nourishing the Yin organs (Zang-Fu) and the body as a whole. It holds a close relationship with Blood and flows through the vessels and also the channels. In TCM theory this is the Qi that is stimulated with acupuncture or acupressure.
• Wei Qi:
Also knowns as Protective Qi, where as ‘Wei’ means to defend or protect. It flows in the outer layers of the body, in skin and muscles. As it resides on the exterior, its function is to protect the body from an attack of exterior pathogenic factors such as Wind, Heat, Cold and Damp.
It also works to warm, moisten and partially nourish the skin and muscles as well as controlling the opening and closing of the pores. Through this function, it regulates both sweating and body temperature.
Like Zhen Qi, it is also under the control of the Lungs, as such, weakness or deficiency of the Lungs can result in a weakness of Wei Qi which can leave a person prone to frequent colds and/or flu. This emphasizes the impact of Qigong practices, combining specific breathing and moving patterns to cultivate Qi in general.
• Xi Qi:
Also known as Pathogenic Qi, which forms from all sorts of internal stagnation (mental, emotional, and physycal) or inflamation, and is the root of all forms of disease.
For now just these sharings as a quick summary. Maby someday I will publish a more extensive specific article or video on this topic.
Thank you are sharing :) I actually teach Chinese medicine as a part of a college as well so very familiar with these kinds of Qi. But these forms of Qi are not cultivated to any particular level in Neigong or Neidan beyond the basics :) Chinese medicine and the above mentioned arts not as inter-related as many think
Good day, Damo. Thanks for your informative videos on internal aspects of Kung Fu and Alchemy. Can you recommend an authentic book which could explain all these aspect. Thanks 🙏
I was just watching your preparation video in your mco course where you talk about this, literally the day before you put this video out!
Yes, I am a bit repetitive 🤣 like a stuck record!
@@LotusNeiGong well the mco video is more obscure and I don’t find it repetitive at all. I actually listened to this one twice yesterday but still feel like I need to listen to it again. So keep it coming!
Such wonderful words of wisdom.....
Happy you liked them :)
So jing is like seeds in dirt they must be still and unmoved in a proper invoirment our yi awareness is kinda like the sun be shined on the sprouting seed by simply placing awareness on the dantien the jing is converted to chi through stillness and chi becomes shen then shen enters wuji the dao is realized.
Thank you Damo, excellent explanation.
You are welcome 🙏
You are saving my peace of mind.
And many blessings to you too 👏👏👏👏🧘♂️
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Idk, mixing traditions can reveal more pieces of the puzzle. Like the Dan Tian being water and The Solar Plexus being The Sun. In the Norse Mythos, there were two realms, one of raging fire and another of cool mist and the two of them mixed together inside the primordial void between them. It’s why the Solar Plexus and Sacral chakra are so far apart, it’s missing a Void piece placement.
I’ve also found, if I raise my arms towards the sky and spread my legs apart, rolling my eyes back and raising my head… I then think about being a Turtle Withdrawing Into it’s Shell. That energy concentrates at the Solar Plexus, like a Pearl being formed. Dragon Turtle symbolism is common in the Chinese mythos. It’s all Branches of a Great Tree, linked together in The Root of The Tao/Tou.
Be careful of making all things ‘the same’ when, in actually fact, there are also many differences :)
@@LotusNeiGong Understandable… They are different, but one must overlay the pieces to reveal how all of mankind is family, based on the spark of awareness within and The Dreaming. When cultures overlay, it reveals missing pieces that the traditions don’t have fully. Like for instance 2020 I did the 40 day fast, and felt a 3 Ringed Crown roll out of my head. Marking of Entanglement or Yoking. I did burn through all of my stored energy to form the Sol/Soul… I think Daoist traditions call it The Nascent Soul an Immortal forms… or at least cultivation books mention it.
Have you ever read the Emerald Tablets of Thoth? In TabletV: The Dweller of Unal, he uses a power called YTOLAN, to form things from the Æther/chi with his mind. It’s missing one piece, D. YTOLAND:TOYLAND, then use A E I O U:|:Y: TOULAND: Temple of Understanding, Land- a country or place, in this case the whole Creation. The Tao/Dao/Tou is all about learning from experience, sifting through the seas of data to find the pearls of Truth that applies to all beings. To become One with The All, you must learn how The All inter-relates by symbolism, which why our IQ is based on pattern recognition. The Creation myths explain the movements of chi to create the various levels of the Maya which we are woven in. Overlaying them allows for information extraction by understanding of symbolism. They aren’t the same but are, each piece reveals a little bit more of the whole.
Thankyou.....Love your stuff kick on love it
TY Damo
You are welcome 🙏
Hi Damo, I hope you are well.
I would like to say something regarding meditation. Beforehand I will say I have spent about 2 years practicing emptiness meditation, have dabbled in Qi Gong, and more recently have taken to studying your excellently user friendly White Moon on the Mountain Peak.
What I would like to say is that during my emptiness meditation at a certain point in my practice my breath would lengthen and slow to a point where I felt I was challenging my mind's urging to take in more breath, eventually "swallowing" the breath at such points. It felt as though my breath had stopped, my heartbeat slowed to a crawl, and my arms, legs and head felt as though they were increasing in size, though my head felt lighter. The peak of this one evening had me sensing or seeing 3 balls of light surrounding me, whereby I would slightly lose my focus in concern, and the experience would stop.
Do you have any insight on any of these experiences?
Just sounds like meditation to me 😁 good work, no need for concern and keep going.
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Very helpful, thank you! 🙋🏽♂️
Thanks for the video.
Very comprehensive and clear. Is this text for a new book?
Nope - not from a book. Next book is most likely MCO :)
Great talk mate!
Thank you 🙏
Thank you.
You are welcome. Happy to share :)
This was very informative thank you. One interesting thing I know about Jing is that it corresponds to stem cells and stem cells come from microcells manufactured within the nodes of the primovascular system.
Stem cells would be an aspect of Jing but not the entirety of Jing, it is a wider concept :) but some interesting parallels for sure
@@LotusNeiGong Thank you for helping me widen my understanding of Jing Damo Mitchell.
Awesome, thank you very much.
You are welcome 🙏
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Guard my alligator head well! 😂
@@LotusNeiGong 😉 Like an ancient sacred jewel from a forbbiden temple 😉🐊