This is worth tracking. We are describing a tradition of healing and supporting health that is likely several thousands of years old and may well have been channeled in the first place. Again we are creating a focus able to inform our spirit body and perhaps work with our spirit body.
I think that we need to tie this in with spiritual diagnostics as well. Knowing what is wrong is a small fraction of the actual need. Supporting the health of that person in an ongoing system is major.
The central problem with channeling is that our language is often not up to the task. When it comes to medicine, hand waving will not work too well..
The Three Taoist Treasures of the Energy Body
Dylan Charles, Editor
http://www.wakingtimes.com/2016/08/06/the-three-toaist-treasures-of-the-energy-body
A fundamental difference between Eastern and Western medicine is that
many of the Eastern traditions include practices that help one to
develop and achieve optimal health and wellness before the
onset of disease, infection and emotional problems. Prescribing Qi Gong
to prevent and cure illnesses of the body, mind and spirit is quite
typical for Chinese medicine practitioners, but anything similar is
almost unheard of in Western healthcare.
In Chinese medicine and philosophy, Qi is thought of as “the natural
force which fills the universe,” and while there are many ways of
defining Qi, it may be generally thought of as any and all types of
energy which are “able to demonstrate power and strength,” including the
power to animate objects with life. [1]
“It is known that all diseases arise from the upset of qi: Anger pushes the qi up, joy makes the qi slacken, grief disperses the qi, fear brings the qi down, terror confuses the qi, and anxiety causes the qi to stagnate. Anger harms the liver, joy the heart, anxiety the spleen, grief the lungs, and fear the kidneys.” – The Nei Jing
[ All these are physical emotions that cause physical changes. This naturally interferes with the spirit body whether beneficially or otherwise. Let us think of Qi as the spirit body. - arclein ]
Primarily handed down from generation to generation by word of mouth
and in actual practice, not in written texts, the ancient Chinese
practices of Qi Gong can vary wildly between teachers and schools of
thought. It can be many things including physical exercises (both
standing and seated), forms that resemble martial arts, breathing
exercises, visualizations and, or, meditations.
The system is incredibly diverse, however, the science behind the flow of energy in and around the body has been well documented for thousands of years,
and many schools of thought are in concurrence about many of the basic
and even more esoteric concepts and terms involved. Among the most
important concepts in Qi Gong training is an understanding of what are
known as ‘San Bǎo’ (三寶), or, The Three Treasures.
Jing (Essence), Qi (Internal Energy), and Shen (Spirit), are the
Three Treasures, The Three Foundations, or The Three Origins, and are
the root of life.
“In Qi Gong training, a practitioner learns how to ‘firm his jing,’ and how to convert it into Qi. This is called ‘Lian Jing Hua Qi,’ which means to ‘to refine the Jing and convert it into Qi.’ Then he learns how to lead the Qi to the head to convert it into Shen. This is called ‘Lian Qi Hua Shen,’ which means ‘to refine the Qi and convert it into (nourish) the Shen.’ Finally the practitioner learns to use his energized Shen to govern the emotional part of his personality. This is called, ‘Lian Shen Liao Xing, or ‘to refine the Shen to end human (emotional) nature.'” -Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming [1]
Jing means a number of things and as a word it can be used as a noun, a
verb or an adjective. It is considered the essence, the original source
from which a thing is made, and also the refining process by which a
person’s essence is polished or sharpened. Jing is the energy given to
you at birth that enables you to grow and to develop strength. Many
believe it to be the most important part of a you because it is
considered to be the root energy to Qi and Shen. Learning first how to
conserve and firm your original Jing is critical to Qi Gong training.
Qi is, again, the energy that fills the universe. There really is no
clear explanation of how it works or of the vessels in the body which
provide for the flow of Qi, but it can be distinctly felt as an energizing and healing force that can be manipulated and moved by the mind and body.
Qi supplies the energy your organs need to function, and much
like electricity in a factory that provides differing levels of current
for different machines, the flow of Qi must be consciously regulated in
order for the body to function optimally.
Shen is more difficult to describe in Western terms, but it may be
considered to be spiritual or mental energy, the supernatural, the
divine, the immortal soul, or the cosmic energy that drives and elevates
consciousness. Shen is also the emotional mind, the part of us that
governs our mood and behavior, the force that collects and utilizes
wisdom. In order to raise your Shen you must first nourish and fill the
brain with Qi, which is how dedication to the practices of Qi Gong can
lead to a very real spiritual awakening.
“Buddhists and Daoists believe that when you are alive you may use your Jing and Qi to nourish the Shen… When this is built up to a high level, your will is able to lead it to seperate from the physical body even while you are alive. When you have reached this stage, your physical body is able to live for many hundreds of years. People who can do this are called ‘Xian,’ which means ‘god,’ ‘immortal,’ or ‘fariy…’ The ‘Xian’ is a living person whose Shen has reached the stage of enlightenment or Buddhahood.”-Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang, The Root of Chinese Qi Gong: Secrets for Health, Longevity and Enlightenment
Final Thoughts
The roots of depression, anxiety, fear and other negative emotions are found within the energy body,
and in our modern world of stress, over-work, over-stimulation, and
constant hustle, the nervous and emotional systems of the body are the
first to breakdown.
Qi Gong is itself a true treasure for those seeking physical and
mental wellness, as well as happiness in our short, beautiful lives. It
is the most practical method of strengthening and building life force
energy within the body, mind and spirit, and catalyzing meaningful
personal transformation. The presence and experience of Qi is universal
to human beings and can be directly experienced with Qi Gong.
Anyone can develop the presence, awareness and sensitivity to come to
know The Three Treasures. And what a treasure it is to see a happy,
healthy person.
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