Ayurveda
The Seven Dhatus
The seven dhatus are explained in detail with insights into how to balance them. Understand how all of the dhatus significantly add to your health and why it is important to nurture them.
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Daoism
The Concept of Wuwei
Individuals can learn to let go of their ego-driven desires and expectations and instead embrace the simplicity and beauty of the present moment. Through Wuwei, one can cultivate a sense of effortless action, ease, and grace and experience a deeper connection with the world around them.
Daoism
How to Start Your Journey
The initial belief of self-cultivation is to improve oneself and raise one's skill level in internal martial arts. The process of self-cultivation is not about improving what you're already good at but addressing your weaknesses head-on.
The Five Shen
Hun — The Ethereal Soul
The Ethereal Soul — Hun — known as the dark, intuitive, and non-rational side of human nature, is responsible for our dreams and visions and is housed by the Liver.
Gongfu
Daoist Gong Fu Basic Fist Tutorial
The Gong Fu Basic Fist, also known as Jīběnquán (基本拳), is the fundamental form of internal Daoist martial arts. This set of techniques includes all the essential positions and transitions to promote internal movement and relaxation.
Daoism
The Teachings of Inner Transformation and Inner Alchemy
Nei refers to the internal, and Wai refers to the external. Neidan is known as inner alchemy, and Neigong is known as inner work.
Parallels
Immortality in Daoist and Vedic thought
In this piece, we discuss the idea of immortality. We examine the common ground and contemplate the nature of reality, the concept of the self, and the pursuit of higher understanding. We learn about Soma and the Golden Lotus and arrive at a deeper understanding of what true immortality means.
Daodejing
Dao De Jing – 79
After a bitter quarrel, some resentment must remain. What can one do about it?
Ayurveda
The Five Koshas
This article guides you through the Five Sheaths that cover our Atman and explains their attributes and insights on how to work with them.
The Three Treasures
Shen — the Mind
The article guides you through the definition of Shen, its role for our Mind and Body, as well as the old Daoist teachings of Bai Xin — the Purification of the Heart-Mind. Along with excerpts of old scriptures, you learn why this inner cultivation is so important in Daoism.
Photography
The Utilisation of Smaller Camera Sensors
Find out what you can do with smaller sensors and what theyre really good at.
The Three Treasures
Qi — Life Energy in CCM
Learn about the various forms of Qi, the pathology of Qi and the Daoist secrets of Qi cultivation.