By Dr. Mark Wiley Meditative practices were developed thousands of years ago, in countries like Tibet, China, and India. The various practices made their way West and eventually grabbed the interest of mind-body enthusiasts and psychologists. Today, there are enough people practicing meditation, and enough researchers and big institutions doing trials, that meditation is gaining […]
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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid”] Editor’s Note: It’s no secret that I am a collector of books. I love them; especially the ones that contain deep insights into common topics or esoteric discussions of areas not so clear. In Walther von Krenner’s
By Kellie Bach For a long time, I misunderstood what the ego is. At first, I thought it was the feeling of being superior to another. Then I thought it was when I made myself right and others wrong. I listened to a lot of talks by teachers describing attributes of the ego, and I
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Publisher’s Note One of the problems with long traditions of kung-fu is how the full transmission of knowledge gets lost. Most students do not get the full information, and among those who do, they often forget details over time. That is why I approached Sifu Daniel Kun and Sigong Henry Lo to document their full
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NGO CHO KUN ARCHIVE Remembering one of the most influential figures in the preservation and transmission of Ngo Cho Kun in the Philippines and the Western world. Historic South Shaolin Event! ** All-Day Seminars and Grand Banquet ** Saturday, July 15, 2017 (10:00am – 8:30 PM) Come out and join us for thisHISTORIC 1st FIVE ANCESTOR
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By Daniel Kun and Henry Lo The discipline of Ngó Chó Kûn consists of many traditions, including the Ki Gun, which represents the fallen Míng dynasty. However, there are other that are rare, for example, Ci Sai or Green Lion (青狮), which originated from the art of Lam Tai Zo Gun (南太祖拳). Unlike all other
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By GM Samuel L. Bout, Sr. From an old man’s perch, with a lifetime of unnecessary conflicts and folly, I say: avoid conflict. Conflict does arise and you don’t want it; your space is invaded, you are threatened and you are upset, fearful and angry and your adrenalin is pumping. Control your emotions. Lower your
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By Bong Abenir Filipino Martial Arts is more than just the acquisition of skills. There are many who may be far more superior with their physical abilities and are lauded as having some form of greatness and are therefore measured by these standards. Their focus is geared to things such as having the best equipment,
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By Yunrou Over the years, I have observed a few things about the difference between folks who succeed with tai chi (taiji) and the folks who don’t. In this context, I define success as both finding what we are looking for in the art, and also being open to experiencing benefits you did not expect.
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by Dr. Mark Wiley Headaches are one of the most common disorders known to man, and the human race has been suffering from them since the beginning of time. Everything has been done to try to cure them: from drilling of the skull and bloodletting to prescription drug therapy and surgery. Yet, the challenge to
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