Qigong Empowerment: A Guide to Medical, Taoist, Buddhist and Wushu Energy Cultivation

by Master Shou-Yu Liang, Wen-Ching Wu

Qigong Empowerment is the most unique and complete volume ever written in the English language on qigong (Chi Kung). This volume can be used for attaining better health, for healing, for gaining extraordinary power, and for spiritual development. This volume consists of five books which - Traditional Chinese Medical theories and qi cultivation methods. - Taoist methods to foster Essence, Qi, and Spirit. - Buddhist Esoteric Abilities of the Body, Speech, and Mind. - Emitting, Absorbing, and Healing Qigong. - Wushu (martial arts) Iron Shirt training. Qigong (Chi Kung) has been an integral part of Chinese culture since ancient China. High level qigong masters have always been respected and held in high esteem in Chinese society. Qi is a Chinese term used to refer to all types of energy. It is the intrinsic substance or the vital force behind all things in the universe. It is the medium between and within all material substances. We are all immersed in it. The term gong refers to the power to produce an effect, an attainment of, or an accomplishment that is achieved with steady practice. Loosely, qigong can be translated as the attainment of qi. Healers and the medical society use qigong for healing and preventing illness. Martial artists use qigong for developing incredible strength and abilities. Others use qigong to attain a greater consciousness.

Genres: Health, Taoism

348 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1996

Reviews

[Shaz Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the other one of two top reads that I recommend for anyone interested in Qigong

[Jacob Lehman · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can't really learn meditation/physical skills from a book, but this does about as good a job as I think text can to lay out specific exercises and breathing patterns. I had to flip back and forth a lot between the charts and the text to remember/identify which acupuncture points were which, but overall I appreciated the combination of user-friendliness and genuine depth. My only complaint is that it seems like it would take hours and hours every day to train in all of the methods that Master Liang outlines in this book; a curriculum for those who aren't professionals would be nice.

[Ayman Sieny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book. Explains the four types of qi gong, taoist, medical, buddist and wushu. The book provides step by step training methodologies with many illustrations. A good reference for those into meditation.

[Taylor Ellwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This a collection of qigong techniques and also an exploration of the different sects of the Taoism. Its a fascinating read but the real treasure lies in doing the work contained in the book. The exercises build off each other and can be used to enhance your health and well-being while cultivating your internal energy. I highly recommend this book if you are interested n Taoist practices.

[Ariella Eghbalieh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everyone needs to read dis

[John M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first started reading this book when I took a class about this. Lots of extremely useful information about energy and I’ve used it for energy healing as well as referring it to other people.

[Jay · Rating 5 out of 5]

great overview - sweet exercise ideas.
great picks of this fella hitting him self with base ball bats.


cultivate your iron shirt and open up your bubbling wells.

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