Background & Scope

Question 1

Arm or Spiritual development?

Answer 1

Sacrificing an arm is nothing compared to achieving spiritual enlightenment

Question 2

How can I get the best benefits from learning the invaluable art of Shaolin?

Answer 2

Invest time and effort to practise. But the best benefits come from learning from a genuine master

Question 3

Health is not merely being free from illnesses…

Answer 3

It’s sleeping soundly, being friendly to all beings even if they get on my nerves, having mental freshness, inner peace.

Longevity is not merely enduring old age, but a continuation of youthfulness

Question 4

How can I constantly grow in health and performance beyond my peak years?

Answer 4

Qi Gong. This develops internally as well as externally, so all my body systems continue to function at their optimum

Consistent Qi Gong practise, which is an enjoyable experience, gives a ripe old age!

Question 5

What is the supreme achievement?

Answer 5

Enlightenment. This is based on experience, not faith or reading about it.

Question 6

What is an inevitable truth in order to obtain something worthwhile?

Answer 6

Perseverance. And also that my means must be honourable and able to use it wisely.

Question 7

What development is needed for spiritual development?

Answer 7

Physical or emotional unhealthy person will lack the freshness and calmness of mind to endure meditation, which is the essential path to enlightenment

Question 8

What makes a good teacher?

Answer 8

1. A reasonably high standard in the art he teaches
2. Some sound theoretical knowledge
3. Able to prescribe treatment when students are hurt
4. Systematic, generous, and inspiring in teaching
5. Must hold and practise in his daily living high moral values.

Question 9

What is developing energy - the energy that keeps all beings alive?

Answer 9

Normally derived energy from air and food. Outside our bodies = cosmic energy

Question 10

What’s the essence of Qi Gong exercises?

Answer 10

Not the physical movements, but the energy flow and heightened state of consciousness

Question 11

What is cleansing meridians?

Answer 11

Meridians (energy pathways) are clear and vital energy can harmoniously flow. This energy not only brings nutrients and clears toxins from every cell, but also stabilises emotions, strengthens the mind, nourishes the spirit.

Question 12

What is harmonising yin-yang?

Answer 12

All our life sustaining systems (feedback, self resistance, self curing, healing) will function optimally. High physical, emotional, mental, and spirituality health is maintained