Zhi Neng Qigong

Zhi neng qigong

I n t r o d u c t i o n

There are more then 2000 types of qigong registered in China. Unofficially probably more then 4000. To name a

few, there are medical qigongs, Daoïst qigongs , buddhist qigongs & martial arts qigongs.

Zhi neng qigong is wisdom-qigong.

Purpose of zhineng qigong

Zhineng qigong is an 'open information system'.While traditional forms work mostly with internal dantian qi, znqg

works also with external hunyuan qi.

Read more on the 'Hunyuanqi entirety theory'

The goal of zhineng qigong is described by Dr. Pang as such : ' To gain knowledge of the universal laws and

through exercise applying that knowledge within the context of nature,men & society. This way one is able to

create a giant leap from the domain of certainties to the kingdom of freedom.'

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In hanyu pinyin : zhì néng qì gong - in english : wisdom potential energy practice

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The qi-field - The field of information

The concept of a qi-field (qì chang) originates in old Buddhist and Daoïst traditions.While sitting in meditation, for

protection a monk would visualize the Buddha above him, left and right of him the dragon and spiritual tiger and

other powerful deïties to ward off danger from all directions. To build a qi-field , one could say, is more or less the

same without the identification with the tiger and the dragon.

'The qi-field is how the universe expresses it's many functions and remembers its countless experiences. In

traditional Daoïst cosmology the qi-field defines every possible relation between the form- and formless world. It's

coherence allows the movement between chaos and order without losing balance' . ('How the alchemist shapes

the qi-field' - Michael Winn)

Every object,being, location or time has a qi-field. This is nothing mysterious. F. i. when you're traveling and

sitting or standing next to someone you haven't actually seen yet, you can still get a pleasant or less pleasant

feeling. In other words, you know a person's qi-field before you've actually seen him or her. The same goes for

different locations. You might feel at ease or not, at different places for no apparent reason. Meaning the

information of a particular location resonates within you and evokes a feeling. This is something else then

rationalizing all the pro's & con's of a particular situation or person afterwards. Here is meant the instant

knowlegde coming into consciousness about a person, situation or particular location.

Which of these houses feel like 'home' to you ?

The 8 verses (ba ju kou jue)

'The 8 verses' is a poem written by Dr. Pang Ming.

It is a meditative verse ('mantra') and used to organise the qi-field. Read more

Practice & Theory (brief summery)

Zhineng qigong has 6 levels (methods) or sets of exercises.

There is no hiearchy in zhineng qigong, only structure. Dr. Pang himself stresses that everyone ought to be called

'teacher'. Meaning if we are willing to learn, we can learn from anyone or anything. So no 'gurufication' within

zhineng qigong. If some teacher insists on being called 'master' or even 'grandmaster', then there's only one thing

you should do : run! There's lots of other ways of showing respect & grattitude.

The effectiveness of Zhineng qigong has been scientifically researched for many years at the Huaxia center in

Beijing. Only a small part of the research work has been translated uptill now.

More on the Hunyuanqi Entirety Theory.

Method 1

The most elementary exercise in znqg. Placing the hands in front of the navel and making an open-close

movement with hands & arms. Mind's intention going far away & deep inside.

Dr. Pang once said that all people would need is the la-qi exercise, but then noboby would believe him because

this was 'too simple to be true'. . . .

Peng qi guan ding fa or 'lift qi up - pour qi down'

Exercise to exchange external & internal qi. The open-close movement of qi (kai- he) is the basic movement

of this exercise. While znqg is rooted in old traditions, the rolling of the shoulders (tui -rou) could be called

'modern' touch.

Flipover drawing by Maitre Zhou

The focus of the '3 centres merge standing meditation' is filling up the lower dantian quickly and used

as a bridging-exercise while transitioning between different stages of practice.

Dun qian fa or 'wallsquats'

An activating exercise to create more 'space' in the 'ming men' area (lower back) and consequently creating more

space for energy in the lower dantian.

Left: This is how to do it right,shown by teacher Li. Right: This is not...Please do NOT try this at home ! ! ! !

Take a short look at the video and I'll explain why this kind of practice will generally cause a lot of injuries.

As you can imagine, the arches in the neck (ouch!) and in the lower back (more ouch!) will block the qi. This is

excactly what we don't want with this exercise. We like to get the 'qi-pump' in a free flowing state .This can only

happen when the whole spine is relaxed & not one vertebra is being 'crunched'. The arches in the neck and lower

back are bent the other way around (round - not hollow!).

A nice touch in this example is the little 'hop' when our friend is moving upwards again. This is clearly not a case

of 'moving the qi' , when you compare to this :

Since asian bodies are 'constructed' a bit different, it is easier for asians to perform the wallsquat. Caucasians can

make this exercise a bit easier by standing a little bit from the wall ( max. 20 cm), when starting with this

exercise. As well as lifting the heels by putting a book or something else under them (max. 2cm). This to prevent

falling backwards when squatting all the way down.

If you'd like to practice 'Wallsquats , look for an instructor in your neighbourhood and have someone experienced

check you, while you're at it.

Goal of method 1:

Practicioners of level 1 are considered to be able to ward of all diseases & help others as well. For your own

healing skills check the Garlick Experiment.

There are 6 levels of practice.

Method 1 (Peng qi guan ding fa) - control over exchange of intermal & external qi

Method 2 (Xing Shen Zhuang) control over internal qi (deep into the far corners of the body)

Method 3 (Wu Yuan Zhuang) control over qi of the organs (emotions)

Method 4, 5 & 6 for controlling the mind.The last 3 methods have never been instructed.

Dr.Pang Ming - Founder of zhineng qigong


Performing 'Faqi' in front of a group of students	Tanzhe site with 1400 year old Ginko tree

Background - a beautifully mixed bag

It is quite impossible to describe the depth of consciousness emitting from the work of Dr. Pang Ming. Allready

more then aquainted with several forms of taiji & qigong he a graduated at age 18 in western medical science,

Dr. Pang became a quiet famous doctor in China ( in both western & traditional science ). Besides this he has

mastered several traditions in qigong & taiji ( like buddhist-qigong , daoïst qigong , martial arts ) & studied with

19 different Grandmasters. Dr. Pang Ming insists on calling everyone 'teacher'. So structure : yes - no hiearchy.

Tanzhe si

This is the temple, 30 miles south of Beijing , were Dr. Pang Ming developed zhineng qigong. In 1991 the Huaxia

zhineng qigong trainingscenter was established.

Giant spiral during full moon practice at the Huaxia center, Beijing / China.

Because of the effectiveness of the programs being offered, zhineng qigong became rapidly a very popular form.

This was also scientifically tested and among the 13 most popular gong-forms in China, zhineng qigong turned out

the most effective. They moved regularly to bigger sites and recovery & research departement were also included

into the project.Dr. Pang gave an interview for 'Heaven & Earth' magazine 1994, called 'Nature as a last Resort'.