Qi Gong Flashcards

1
Q

What are Shaolin disciples obliged to ?

A

Spread love and happiness to all people

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What are Shaolin masters obliged to ?

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Nurture talents and pass on the Shaolin arts to deserving disciples

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Why is it that if one is not morally pure, it is impossible to attain the highest spiritual fulfilment?

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Morality is the basis of all spirituality- this is a timeless Universal truth. Immorality on the mind, though unconscious, will manifest as rebirth in a lower station of existence in his future life.

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4
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What should I do when a elderly person speaks?

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Regardless of being a celebrity, I must listen (but not necessarily agree)

It is part of Shaolin philosophy to respect the view of others

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What is Sifu Wong Kit’s only 2 regrets in life?

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  1. Could have been more kind and loving to his father

2. Could have been more kind and loving to his mother

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How can such kindness and love be expressed?

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Readily in simple, daily deeds, which we all can do and are probably more meaningful than extravagant gestures

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Why is committing suicide due to being defeated in a challenge is not only stupid, but grossly immature.

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There’s no shame to be defeated by a worthy opponent, especially if one has put up an honest fight to the best of his ability; but if he wins by dishonest means, it would be a disgrace

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Knowing that it is a tremendous blessing to be born human, how can we use this very rare opportunity?

A

Make life rewarding for ourselves and for others

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How should one respond to insults and false accusations?

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As the accusation is false, there’s no need to defend. Respond with calmness and compassion, not with anger

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What is the significance of being humble?

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Mastering great physical skill, one may be proud and remain at that level while another may be humble enough to seek further and proceed to the next level, achieving feats unimagined previously.

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What should I do if I am disturbed during Qi Gong, having my vital energy deviated?

A

Remedy by performing the whole exercise again at my earliest convenience to bring my chi flow back to proper alignment

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What should I do at the beginning state of Qi Gong , Before learnt complete control, if my movements become vigorous?

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I must not resist my energy flow. Do not attempt to stop the movement.

If too vigorous, gently tell myself to slow down. I will find that my body always obey mind

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13
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During Qi Gong, never stop abruptly, instead…

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Always bring my movements to a graceful halt whenever I wish to stop. Remain still for a few seconds before moving away

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14
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What are Self manifested chi exercises very effective for?

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Clearing away toxic waste
Opening energy blockages
Balancing energy levels
This curing a wide range of illnesses and promoting physical, emotional, mental, spiritual health.

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15
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How can Qi Gong cure “incurable” diseases?

A

Harmonising yin-yang

Cleansing meridians

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16
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The ultimate cause of illness is internal; therefore illness can, and should, be …

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relieved By correcting internal faults.

But go further than curing. The greater aim is preventing illnesses to occur in the first place. Both aims can be realised by clearing meridians of blockage so that chi can flow harmoniously

The best and most direct way is practicing qi Gong

17
Q

🎁

A

Don’t worry about how you do it, Smile from your heart!

18
Q

Where does chi flow from?

A

High energy levels to low energy levels

Low energies are sites of illnesses

19
Q

How is yin-yang balance achieved?

A

When vital energy (chi) is increased and its flow harmonious

20
Q

Man is a minute of the Cosmos. Why?

A
Physical = made of the same ingredients 
Energetic = made of sane energy
Spiritual = upon enlightenment, man is not a miniature of the cosmos, he directly realises that he IS the cosmos
21
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Why is the student himself the most important factor in the training of any art?

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Even if he has the best teacher and the best methods, if the student is not willing or not ready to practise, there will be little or no accomplishment

22
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Dif b/w sickness & injury?

A
Sick = internal failure of the body to harmonise with the environment 
Injury = inflicted externally