[Master Li Hongzhi]

qi (chee) — In Chinese culture, it is believed to be "vital energy"; but compared to gong, it is a lower form of energy.

The "Qi" we talk about now was called "Chi" by ancient people. They are, in essence, the same, both referring to the Qi of the universe, both referring to a type of shapeless matter in the universe. It does not refer to air. Through cultivation, the movements of the energy substance in human body shall be activated, changing the physical state of the body, achieving the effect of healing and fitness. But, Qi is simply Qi. You have Qi, and he also has Qi. Qi is not mutually restrictive. Some say that Qi can cure diseases; or that you may emit Qi to someone to cure his diseases. These remarks are very unscientific because Qi cannot cure diseases at all. When a practitioner still possesses Qi in his body, it means his body is not yet a Milky White Body, meaning he still has diseases.

The word itself means "Cultivating Vitality." This broad category of breath and movement exercises also refers to a form of direct healing work with others. Along with acupuncture and herbal medicine, it is one of the fundamental traditional practices you can use to achieve and maintain health and quality of life.

The ultimate goal of all Qigong is harmonious existence and action in all situations. This level of achievement resembles mastery. It is characterized by many traits, including: curiosity, clarity of focus and intention, perseverence, non-attachment, resilience, openness, creativity, responsiveness and fluid balance. It doesn't show as someone who knows everything, but rather in someone willing to continue learning whatever their level of achievement.

Typically thought of as a Chinese exercise system, qigong is also a central component of Chinese medicine used to treat and cure many diseases. Thought to build vitality and ward off disease, Qigong can promote digestion, reduce high blood pressure, and eliminate constipation and ulcers. By utilizing breath control patients are taught to move energy inside the body. A qualified teacher who knows how to develop internal "qi" power is essential for success.

[Master Li Hongzhi]

The Qigong we refer to today was not, in fact, originally called Qigong. It originates from ancient Chinese private cultivation, or religious cultivation. Throughout the texts of Internal Alchemy, Tao Tsang and the Tripitaka, nowhere to be found are the two characters of "Qi Gong". During the present stage of our current human civilization, Qigong went through the infancy of religion. It had already been in existence before religion was formed. After religion was formed, it was somewhat tainted by religion. Its original name was "The Great Cultivation Way of Buddha", or "The Great Cultivation Way of Tao". In addition, it had names such as "Nine-fold Internal Alchemy", "The Way of Arhat", and "The Dhyana of Vajra", etc. We now call it "Qigong" so it conforms better to our modern ideology and is easier to be popularized in society. Qigong is in fact something that exists in China purely for the purpose of cultivating human bodies.

However, some ordinary people insist that Qigong masters perform, forcing them to reveal their supernormal capabilities so they can have a look. People with supernormal capabilities are unwilling to use them to perform because they are not allowed to reveal them. Using them will impact the entire condition of society. People who genuinely possess great virtue are not allowed to use their supernormal capabilities in public. Some Qigong masters feel awful during a performance. After they return home, they want to cry. Do not force them to perform! It is upsetting to them to reveal these things. I felt disgusted when reading a magazine a student was holding. It mentioned that an international Qigong conference was being held. People with supernormal capabilities could participate in a contest, and whoever had the strongest supernormal capabilities could go to that conference. After I finished reading, I felt upset for days. This is not something that can be revealed in public in order to compete. Showing them in public would be regrettable. Ordinary people focus on practical things in the mundane world, but Qigong masters must respect themselves.

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• Antiallergenic, antihistaminic, anti-asthmatic, anti-inflammatory properties.
• Thus helpful in relieving the discomforts of allergic disorders.
• May have some anti-viral activity.
• Is a potent inhibitor of mast cell degranulation which is believed to be a major factor in the tissue destruction of rheumatoid arthritis & therefore may help with RA.
• Varicose veins.
• Capillary fragility & spontaneous bruising.
• Thrombophlebitis.
• Edema.
• Raynaud's disease.

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