Month: August 2024

This is my digital presentation of Grandmaster Pang Ming’s first book on Zhineng Qigong, Exploring the Profundity of Qigong, published in 1988. All sixteen chapters of the book are included and each chapter is presented as a separate post for easier navigation of the 270-page book. For reference, a Table of Contents is also given… Continue reading Introduction to “Exploring the Profundity of Qigong”

气功探邃Qìgōng Tàn SuìExploring the Profundities of Qigong,a book by Pang Ming (庞明). English translation follows Chinese text. 第一章　　气功概要Chapter 1　Overview of Qigong 　 气功事业在蓬勃发展，广大的人民群众正在步入气功锻炼的行列。 The Qigong industry is developing vigorously, and the general public is joining the ranks of Qigong practitioners. 很多科技工作者加入了气功科学的研究队伍。 Many scientific and technological workers have joined the research team of Qigong science. 于今，视气功为迷信、巫术・一的错误见解已趋消灭，但对气功作何理解？… Continue reading Exploring the Profundities of Qigong Chapter 1

气功探邃Qìgōng Tàn SuìExploring the Profundities of Qigong,a book by Pang Ming (庞明). English translation follows Chinese text. 第二章　源流小考Chapter 2　A Short Examination of Origins 前一章我们就气功一词的内涵、气功功法类型和气功的欢用等方面作了简要的论述。 In the previous chapter, we briefly discussed the connotation of the word Qigong, the types of Qigong exercises, and the applications of Qigong. 但欲窥全貌，必须把气功放在我国古典文化的整个背景上加以考察。 But to get a full picture, we… Continue reading Exploring the Profundities of Qigong Chapter 2

气功探邃Qìgōng Tàn SuìExploring the Profundities of Qigong,a book by Pang Ming (庞明). English translation follows Chinese text. 第三章　运用意识―气功Chapter 3  Using Consciousness — Qigong 要旨（一）Summary (1) 气功的具休练法，虽因门派而异，但运用意识、涵养道德、调息、引动形体这四点要旨是共同的。本书拟从我国古典文化对宇宙、刘人休生命的认识出发，以古典气功理论为依据，就这四个共同性问题，分四章做一简要阐述。 Although the specific practice methods of Qigong vary from one school to another, the four main points of using consciousness, cultivating morality, regulating breathing, and moving the body are… Continue reading Exploring the Profundities of Qigong Chapter 3

气功探邃Qìgōng Tàn SuìExploring the Profundities of Qigong,a book by Pang Ming (庞明). English translation follows Chinese text. 第四章　涵养道德——气功Chapter 4 　 Cultivating Morality——Qigong 要旨（二）Summary (2) 运用意识讲的是通社内省寻求、运用真意、增强神对于气、形的控制能力、达到养生健身的目的。 Using consciousness is about seeking introspection, applying true meaning, and enhancing the mind’s control over qi and form to achieve the purpose of health and fitness. 然而、人不是孤立的、人是自然的产物、因而人的生命活动和宇宙间万物的运劝是密切相关的、必须遵守一系列共同的基本规律。 However, human beings… Continue reading Exploring the Profundities of Qigong Chapter 4

气功探邃Qìgōng Tàn SuìExploring the Profundities of Qigong,a book by Pang Ming (庞明). English translation follows Chinese text. 第五章　调息——气功要旨　(三)Chapter 5　Breathing Regulating Qigong (III) 在气功理论里、精、气、神有先夭与后天之分。 In Qigong theory, essence, qi and spirit can be divided into innate and acquired. 先夭之神称为元神、是一切精神活动的依附、是精、气变化之机括。 The spirit that dies before death is called the primordial spirit, which is the basis of all… Continue reading Exploring the Profundities of Qigong Chapter 5

气功探邃Qìgōng Tàn SuìExploring the Profundities of Qigong,a book by Pang Ming (庞明). English translation follows Chinese text. 第六章　引动形体——气功要旨（四）Chapter 6: Mobilizing the Body——The Essentials of Qigong (IV) 如前所述、人的生命是神、气、形兰者的统一休。 As mentioned before, human life is the unity of spirit, Qi and body. 在生命运动中：神主意、意帅气、气引形。 In the movement of life: the mind guides the intention, the intention leads the… Continue reading Exploring the Profundities of Qigong Chapter 6

气功探邃Qìgōng Tàn SuìExploring the Profundities of Qigong,a book by Pang Ming (庞明). English translation follows Chinese text. 第七章　练功各部身形要求Chapter 7　Requirements for each part of the body when practicing Qigong 气功锻炼着重于调神、调息、调身。 Qigong exercises focus on regulating the mind, breathing, and body. 运用意识、晒养道德属于调神（即调心），调整呼吸属子调息，引动形体与各部身形要求属于调身。 Using consciousness and cultivating morality belong to regulating the mind (i.e. regulating the heart), adjusting… Continue reading Exploring the Profundities of Qigong Chapter 7