With the improvement of living standards, people's desire to pursue health is increasing day by day, and the number of people participating in Tai Ji Chuan, an ancient health-keeping movement, is increasing day by day. However, few people can really master the essence of Tai Ji Chuan, and the one who can really master the traditional Tai Ji Chuan is Feng Yu Ling Jiao. There are many people who write Taiji Biography. They not only talk more about "reason" but less about "law", and most of them copy from each other and even solve puzzles. There are even some people who do not hesitate to cheat the world to steal their reputation.
Although there are many famous masters in Tai Ji Chuan today, there are not many worthy of the name. Either, experts mystify and deliberately exaggerate; Either, people with a little knowledge don't pretend to understand and cheat; What's more, they play tricks, seize people's desire for health care, and try their best to deceive the world with Tai Chi. It is precisely because of these unhealthy phenomena that the ancient Tai Ji Chuan was artificially covered with some mysterious veils, which made the participants at a loss and made the onlookers flinch.
Although the book "Research on Taiji Chuan Nei Dan Gong" is limited in space, the theory is thorough and the law is clear, which can not only make readers have a clear understanding of the theory of Taiji Chuan Nei Dan Gong, but also have a clear understanding and grasp of the practice methods of Taiji Chuan Nei Dan Gong. If readers have enough understanding and tenacity, they can make achievements in Tai Chi's biography of Inner alchemy. Speaking of home, this is a secret of Taiji Chuannei Dan that has been made public without reservation. I think this book has the following highlights:
First, it aims to inherit and develop Tai Ji Chuan's Inner alchemy.
I pointed out in the preface: "Inner alchemy is a unique traditional regimen in China. Taiji Chuan Neidan is the inheritance and development of China's traditional Neidan. " "The so-called inheritance, is to inherit the past JueXue, rather than indiscriminately all inheritance, inheritance is sublation, is to choose its essence and carry forward. The so-called development is a breakthrough in the achievements of predecessors, not Nuo Nuo's interpretation and annotation. " "Inheritance and development are principled, and not all fabrications can hold up the brand of inheritance and development at will."
If you want to develop, you must open your mind and communicate widely. Only in this way, Tai Chi Chuan Nei Dan Gong, a magnificent flower that inherits China's traditional cultural genes and is taught by many gamblers, can be deeply rooted in the soil of national fitness, blossom more gorgeous flowers and bear more fruitful fruits.
Second, pay attention to the combination of traditional culture and modern civilization.
The preface points out: "Correctly handling the relationship between traditional culture and modern civilization is not only the need to develop modern civilization, but also the need to carry forward traditional culture." "Traditional culture is the foundation of modern civilization. Without the support of traditional culture, modern civilization will become a castle in the air and lose its practical value. However, there are essence and dross in traditional culture. In the process of the development of the times, it also needs to constantly purify itself. Otherwise, it will not become a real cultural tradition and cannot be integrated into modern civilization. " "Inner alchemy is a wonderful flower in China traditional culture. In order to make this wonderful flower more beautiful, it must be transformed with modern civilization. " Therefore, we need to start from two aspects: "One is to transform the traditional theory and language concept of Neidan." "The second is to change the traditional teaching mode of Neidan." Taiji Zhuan Neidan Gong puts forward the following six propositions in reforming the traditional teaching mode: 1, respecting teachers and attaching importance to teaching instead of worshiping them; 2. Not closed and conservative, pioneering and innovative; 3, eclectic without a portal; 4. Advocating science instead of feudal superstition; 5. Be brave, bully the weak and fear the hard; 6, indifferent to fame and fortune is not passive avoidance.
Third, advocate materialism and scientific development.
The preface clearly points out: "The research method of Taiji Zhuan Nei Dan Gong is an empirical study based on materialism. Researchers firmly believe in the existence of the objective world, admire the objectivity and universality of scientific conclusions, and emphasize that operating methods and theoretical viewpoints must be based on empirical facts of observation and experiment, and draw general conclusions through empirical observation and experimental research, and require this conclusion to be provable under the same conditions. " It is in line with this principle that the author omits the first section of this book, "Invisible Work without Phase" and the second section, and omits the content that needs further textual research until it is reliably verified.
Reading through this book, it is not difficult to find that although there are many conjectures, they all stand on the standpoint of materialism, and on the premise of fully respecting science, they realize that the supervisor's one-sided assumptions are not glib and confusing.
Fourth, strive to discard the false and retain the true, and advocate reasonable participation.
The preface points out: "Inner alchemy has been created, inherited and developed in China for more than 2,000 years, which has repeatedly proved that it is an excellent culture with strong vitality and a profound human science. However, in the process of its development, some feudal dross was inevitably mixed. " The book divides Neidan into three types and puts forward different treatment methods: one is the scientific content that has been proved effective by long-term experience, which should be publicized with great fanfare to create conditions to encourage people to study and practice, or enter the marketing market and hold paid learning activities; The second category is pseudo-scientific content that has been repeatedly proved by experience to be deceptive and harmful. In this regard, it should be resolutely banned. It is necessary not only to prohibit public dissemination of deception, but also to crack down severely, so that everyone in pseudoscience can shout and have nowhere to hide; The three categories are the contents whose authenticity cannot be proved by modern science, and should be treated differently, promoting truth with truth and confusing truth with falsehood.
Although Tai Ji Chuan's theory and method of Inner alchemy are systematically expounded, the author has no intention of attracting readers to blindly participate in the practice of Tai Ji Chuan's Inner alchemy. He pointed out: "The study of Taiji Chuan Nei Dan Gong is an academic research work, which aims to exchange some practice experience with colleagues, and does not call on everyone to practice by the book. Inner alchemy is a human science. It is very dangerous to practice blindly without in-depth research. " "Scientific knowledge can be popularized, but scientific research cannot be popularized, at least in the current historical period."
In addition, the author compares Tai Ji Chuan, which is widely practiced at present, with the traditional Tai Ji Chuan, and thinks that "if only a few gestures can produce so many magical effects, science will be bleak and lazy people will celebrate each other. Tai Ji Chuan, who is currently practiced by thousands of people, is actually fake. " But at the same time, it also makes an objective evaluation of the popular Tai Chi dance and Tai Chi exercise: "When it is false, it is true, and when it is true, it is false." Truth is always relative. The so-called fake Tai Ji Chuan here is relative to the ancient traditional Tai Ji Chuan, and compared with the modern fitness dance and aerobics, the traditional Tai Ji Chuan has evolved into today's Tai Ji Chuan dance and Tai Chi aerobics, which is also a more extensive fitness method and performance. "
Fifth, advocate dialectical thinking and oppose extreme views.
As for whether practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner Dan can cure diseases, prolong life and live forever, the author makes dialectical analysis one by one and gives objective conclusions.
Regarding whether practicing Tai Chi and spreading Neidan can cure diseases, the author points out: "If you can cure diseases, you must cure all diseases, but you can only say that you can't cure diseases." "If you don't absolutize the concept of treating diseases, you won't want to cure all diseases. So, can practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner Dan cure diseases? Of course! " "Taijiquan is a general fitness method, not a specific design for a certain disease, and cannot replace scientific medical treatment." In other words, Taijiquan can really achieve the purpose of getting rid of diseases and strengthening the body, but it can't replace medical means. If you are really sick, you still need to see a doctor.
As for whether practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner Dan can lead to longevity, the author points out: "Can practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner Dan lead to longevity? This is another question that people often ask about all kinds of martial arts, and our answer is still "no". Why do you answer like this? Because the length of your so-called longevity is not clear, you will definitely live longer if you practice Tai Chi to spread the inner elixir. This is impossible. " Then the factors that determine people's life span are expounded in detail from five aspects: genes, personality, habits, environment and acrobatics. Regarding the role of acrobatics in longevity, the author pointed out: "If you have the conditions of longevity in the first four factors, then acrobatics has become an important factor in determining longevity. However, there are great differences in what to practice, how to practice and to what extent. Nowadays, there are various methods of achievement, and they are boasting about the magic fairy method. In fact, it is difficult to distinguish between true and false. If you take the fake seriously, it will not only be healthy and longevity, but also damage your body. " "Excellent achievement method must meet the scientific requirements. If your choice is indeed an excellent achievement, it cannot be said that from the day you announce your practice, you will not be invaded by cold and heat, and you will not commit all diseases. " In this regard, my personal experience is: Tai Ji Chuan's "training" is only one aspect, and "education" is more important, which should be three points of "training" and seven points of "education". Good habits, an open mind, a peaceful mind, and pure dynamic secrets are indispensable to good practice. No matter what state Tai Chi Chuan Neidan is in, it can't be indestructible, let alone immortal. If you don't change your bad habits such as smoking, drinking and staying up late while practicing, I'm afraid your health will be hard to guarantee, not to mention longevity.
As for whether practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner Dan can become immortal, the author points out: "Can practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner Dan become immortal?" This is also a stupid and ridiculous question. What is a fairy? If you regard the plots in comedies, novels and stories as the pursuit of seeking immortality, this can only be a dream that you will never realize. " Everyone knows that immortals are good. "Who has seen immortals since ancient times?" It leaves a lot of room for good thinkers to daydream. In my opinion, as long as you cultivate an immortal mentality and have a healthy body as long as possible, you are immortal. This can be achieved by practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner Dan.
Six, broad vision, unique perspective, novel point of view
I have studied with teachers for more than 20 years, although I have heard of many teachers' erudition. However, after reading Tai Chi Chuan Nei Dan Xue, I got a better understanding of his broad vision and unique perspective. Many ideas put forward in his book made me wake up and shine at the moment. Through the elaboration of Tai Ji Chuan, Tai Ji Chuan's Neidangong and ancient Taiji principles, people have a clearer understanding of these ancient China traditional cultures. The discussion of the mysteries of heaven, earth and human body in Taiji diagram also gives people a comprehensive understanding of the universe, yin and yang of human body and fire and water. If we study it carefully, we will find that he has unique opinions in many aspects, some of which are even of epoch-making significance, such as the explanation of Taiji Chuan, Neidan, the interpretation of the connotation of "four images" in Taiji diagram, the water burial of heaven and earth, the "two instruments" of human body, the reversible aging of cells, the gathering of adults to disperse into qi, the success of adults, becoming immortals, becoming a monk in Xiu De and so on. Personally, these things are not only of great help to practicing Tai Chi and spreading Inner alchemy, but also to people's understanding of China's traditional culture, including the principles of Tai Chi. Some unique opinions and viewpoints (such as the understanding of the "four images") are even epoch-making breakthroughs.
7. Overcome conservative thoughts and abandon the portal view.
Teachers have been advocating to overcome conservative ideas, overcome stereotypes, and carry forward the traditional culture of China. In the preface, this book refers to the idea of reforming the traditional teaching mode of Taiji Zhuan, and clearly puts forward that it is necessary to "be eclectic and have no opinions". Through reading this book, it is not difficult to find that he said so and did so. From the seventh chapter to the eleventh chapter, except for the first and second sections of the fifth step "Invisible Art without Phase", which need further verification, the first to fourth steps of Taiji Chuan Nei Dan, which were originally created by other calligraphers, should be expounded from three aspects: spell analysis, secret skill collection and mechanism speculation. It can be said that everything that should be said has been said, and it has been thoroughly understood to the maximum extent. At the same time, in order to make it easier for readers to understand, the text has been refined and easy to understand to the maximum extent, without any mystery and deliberate concealment.
From an experienced person's point of view, the teacher really makes clear the theories and methods that should be said in the most easy-to-understand language without reservation. From the perspective of conservative thinking or sectarian consciousness, many of them should be kept secret. Therefore, no matter who has enough understanding, perseverance and determination, he can read this book and practice according to the essentials of each step, and he will gradually master the internal alchemy of Taiji Chuan, which is one of his original intentions in writing this book. The reason why readers should be reminded that Tai Chi Chuan Nei Dan Xue is an academic research work, which aims to exchange some practice experiences with colleagues, and does not call on everyone to practice by the book. Inner alchemy is a human science. It is very dangerous to practice blindly without in-depth research. "There is no doubt that it is necessary for readers to understand the truth, that is, we must practice martial arts reasonably on the premise of understanding the law and not blindly try. This not only fully reflects his uncompromising broad mind, but also shows his responsible attitude of not fooling readers blindly. In a word, he wants to completely and truly show the original Tai Ji Chuan Neidan Gong to the world, guide people to participate in the practice of Tai Ji Chuan Neidan Gong reasonably, and let more people benefit from it.
According to my 20-year experience in practicing Tai Ji Chuan Neidangong with my teacher, there are always various levels in the process of practice. Although every customs clearance may face some risks, as long as the customs clearance is successful, it is a qualitative breakthrough. Over the years, whenever I encounter customs clearance problems, I can get timely guidance from my tutor. Many times, the teacher can open a window in front of me like enough paper with one action and one sentence, which makes me suddenly enlightened. Therefore, even though the teacher has tried his best to explain the theory and methods of each step in the book clearly and thoroughly, there are still many things that Tai Chi Chuan Neidangong fans who are interested in participating in the practice need to feel slowly in the practice. Because Taiji Chuannei Dan itself is a systematic and profound human science, not everyone can read a book and read it from the book; Coupled with the existence of individual differences of each practitioner, the problems encountered by each practitioner in the practice process are very different, making it impossible for the author to explain clearly what everyone may encounter in the book. In a responsible attitude, as an experienced person, I would also like to remind my friends who are interested in participating in Tai Chi Chuan Nei Dan's cultivation. It is indeed feasible to practice according to this book, but you must not blindly participate, and you must not rush headlong into it with unclear reasons and laws. It's really a good way to preserve health and cultivate one's self, but proper participation and practice are needed, otherwise it will be counterproductive.
No matter what kind of book, there are many readers. Personally, the readers of this book can be roughly divided into the following categories: first, other people with deep inner alchemy, high understanding and toughness will benefit a lot from opening this book; Second, although there is no other foundation of Neidan studies, people who are highly savvy and resilient and interested in Neidan can achieve something as long as they understand this book; Third, those who have no other inner alchemy foundation and lack understanding, but are interested and have the perseverance to participate in it, can also learn something if they learn from Teacher Ming's words and deeds; Fourth, although they are eager to achieve the purpose of keeping in good health through Taiji, they have no foundation, no understanding and no toughness. They can only watch to broaden their horizons and learn; Fifth, people who occasionally go to see it with curiosity because of temporary interest can only take a look; Sixth, people who follow others at a glance even turn things upside down. So, strictly speaking, they are not readers of this book at all.