Qi Emission

August 5, 2004

Hi all,

I suspect that many practitioners on this forum have not studied

qigong and may find the subject of qi emission sounding rather foreign

and exotic. It is actually quite simple and straightforward and I

would like to briefly describe how I feel when I use qigong. It feels

exactly the same whether I do it myself or with someone else - with

some minor exceptions that I will explain.

Given that this is a TCM group, most forum members understand and

accept the concept of " wei qi " . That is, the qi that extends beyond

our physical body. This qi, which is nothing more than an extension of

our jingluo qi (it is all the same, just fulfilling different

purposes), " breathes " in and out along with our breath and our mind

intention. One aspect of qigong training is to nurture this process.

Another is to learn how to store qi in our extraordinary vessels so

that we can call upon this reservoir of qi when we need it.

I view one of the roles of qi is to act as the " oil " of the body. It

keeps the body clean and running smoothly so that the body can nourish

and if necessary repair itself - also by utilizing qi. What transforms

qi into these many uses? - Individual consciousness or Shen. Shen

lives in the 5 viscera.

A person will become ill because of obstructions that may be present

at the energetic or physical layer. The physical layer is nothing more

than condensed qi. Because the physical layer is " condensed " , it is

easier to remove obstructions at this layer using " condensed qi " .

Hence, the reason for using physical tuina manipulation along with

other techniques such as cupping and gua sha.

For the same reason, it is easier to eliminate obstructions at the

energetic layer using qigong. In other words - " likes move likes " . For

certain purposes, I will move qi " out of the body " using intent in

order to eliminate energetic obstructions - i.e. cold qi. I simply use

intent and motion of the extended qi of my body (similar to moving

qigong or standing taiji) to move " evil " or " cold " (stagnant) qi out

of the body of the person. It feels like a cool breeze. I can then

reverse the process and assist the qi to begin moving again by either

touching the person with warm qi (I will rub my hands to bring the qi

to the surface) or by using intent to " breath " the qi out of my body

and warm the receiving body. This is just a few inches at most.

When I touch the person, I will normally feel a very slight " buzzing "

feeling (like electricity) or I may feel a deep breathing of the body.

It may feel like a little flow pulse. It is different for each person.

Interestingly, once the qi is flowing again, the receiving person will

automatically shut down the reception of qi from me and start going on

their own. So I am like a battery jump start in the process.

The ability to help someone using this method largely depends upon how

well modulated is the givers Mind. There should be awareness of the

breath and a certain calmness. Otherwise the qi energy cannot be

harmonized between the giver and the receiver. Developing this

well-modulated awareness is a key aspect of qigong training.

Just like any other modality, qigong is not for everyone. I suspect

that many of the other modalities in TCM were developed by ancient

doctors who preferred one approach over another because it suited them

best. But for those who are inclined toward this approach, it is very

worthwhile studying since it not only benefits patients but also

greatly benefits oneself.

Regards,

Rich

August 5, 2004

Hello

My name is Kevin Dockery. I am the Director of the Foundation for the

Advancement of Human Knowledge (www.fahk.org). I was invited to join this

community in order to be able to help when I can and serve when it is right for

me to do so. This is my first response since becoming a member. Rich, I tend to

go into things with eyes wide open not wide shut. Your opening indicates that

you have some preconcieved notion regarding this group knowledge of chi emission

and to that matter the depth of the knowledge contained by many of the

practitioners within this group. Though many members may be students, there are,

I have noticed, many I will refer to as adepts of Chi Kung. Included in this is

the moderator. I found your post to be fool hearty. A mistake often made by

novices in the play of chi. I say this not in opposition of you. I say this in

hopes that you can look within yourself and see that this is not the proper

approach to chi kung. Allow me to explain in depth.

Your explanation of chi emission is indicative of a person who has read a book

on chi kung and taught himself. You state that chi is the oil of the body and

that it is guided by Shen which you define as consciousness. (Shen according to

the classics is refered to as spirit something quite apart from consciousness;

for consciousness is a state of the spirit not what the spirit is. Yes, chi is

lead by Yi (mind). However, chi nourish the mind and elevates it, thereby

unfolding the consciousness; making higher congnitve functions available to us.

By so doing, what is given to us is a very different understanding then you have

of chi. Chi because of its functions as a consciousness unfolding tool gets to

be far more than oil (energy). It becomes the sin qua non of phenomenon. Chi is

the stream in which life (Shen) floats upon. When a master speaks of the

development of chi, she or he speaks of the union of all things. Not the

development of some form of energy localized in the body,

though this is what seems to be. The meridians, 8 psychic vessels and three

dantiens that reside in the body are nothing more than murky reflections of

their true counter parts. In the last few sentences I wrote, the true secret to

chi emission was given. Attempt to gleem it.

It has been written that a journey of a thousand miles may begin with a single

step. But people need to stop and give thought to rather or not that first step

is in the right direction. It is easy to begin on a journey to the East. But if

your first step is Westward you will haft to circle the world rightly before you

ever get there. Who was it that said a straight line is the shortest path?

Something to give thought to before you continue to speak on those subjects you

know very little of while your claim to them is more intuitive knowledge then

knowledge gleemed from both that of intuition and direct experience.

As far as the technique you have given, it is garbage. Just like the rest of the

stuff brought to the west with the new age craze. Everyone thinks they know how

to emit energy. What you are doing is the lowest level of chi emission. If it

effects or triggers a change in anyone, I will consider the report as being made

by someone who was given a placebo. True Chi work is direct, deliberate and

taken with full knowledge. Did you even know the the way in which you even

transmit chi is different for every human being. No two people are the same, yet

still those who know very little of chi kung attempt to create a one technique

fits all method. Chi application is organic in nature because at its very

essence the purpose of chi kung is to bring life herself into the direct control

of the Yi of the weilder. I think I said enough to say everything yet say

nothing to those that do not need to hear what I have said.

Kevin Dockery, Director of the Foundation for the Advancement of Human Knowledge

www.fahk.org