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Wuji Zhanzhuang – the Ultimate Stance
Qigong Essentials: Wuji Zhanzhuang – ‘Ultimate Stance’ – concept version 0.3 – March 2010 WUJI ZHANZHUANG – THE ULTIMATE STANCE Wuji zhanzhuang is the most essential ‘activity’ or ‘practice’ of qigong. However, it is probably also the most ignored aspect of qigong practice in mainstream qigong practice. And even more important, it is, more than anything else in qigong, primarily a non-practice. Not something you can do1. That is, not something you can do according to our conventional and habitual assumptions about doing. Just like we can never hear Zen’s ‘sound of one hand clapping’ if we hold on to conventional and habitual assumptions about hearing. Depending on how literal we go, wuji zhanzhuang can be translated with words like: ‘no limit pole standing’, ‘ultimate posture’, ‘the stance of limitlessness’ or ‘ultimate stance’. The word zhanzhuang alone refers to a wider range of ‘posture practice’ of which wuji zhanzhuang is the base and essence2. The wuji zhanzhuang is considered to be the basis of all other stances, breathing methods, Figure 1: image from a the standard wuji zhanzhuang visualizations and movements. According to Chinese cosmology, in which practice from a taijiquan arts like qigong and taijiquan are grounded, taiji, better known as yin & manual. yang, the ultimate poles, originate from wuji. In the classical text on taijiquan, a martial art that is based on taiji philosophy, it says: 太極者，無極而生，陰陽之母也。 Taiji, is born of Wuji, that is the mother of Yin and Yang. Quite often a qigong form begins with the wuji zhanzhuang, moves on to taiji zhanzhuang and then into a variety of movements. -
The Guru and the Rebbe: Relationality in the Devotional Practices of Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj-Ji and Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson
UCLA Journal of Religion Vol. 4, 2020 UCLA Journal of Religion Volume 4 2020 The Guru and the Rebbe: Relationality in the Devotional Practices of Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj-ji and Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson Jonah Gelfand Oberlin College ABSTRACT When reading through the stories of Hindu gurus and Hasidic rebbes, the similarities are immediately apparent. This paper will argue that these similarities are due to a parallel need among devotees for ‘relationality,’ which can be seen in case studies of the devotional practices of darshan of the Hindu guru Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj-ji and yechidut with the Seventh Lubavitcher Rebbe of Chabad, Menachem Mendel Schneerson. Additionally, it will be argued that the primary function of saints is to provide their devotees with an accessible form of divinity thereby fulfilling the underlying human desire to be in a relationship with the divine. Relationality’s central role will be proven by exploring a composite definition of the term that draws on four building blocks; the theory of intersubjectivity, Buberian Dialogism, and the practices of darshan in Hinduism, and yechidut in Hasidism. Keywords: darshan, yechidut, Chabad-Lubavitch, Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson, Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj-ji, intersubjectivity, Buberian Dialogism 88 Jonah Gelfand The Guru and the Rebbe UCLA Journal of Religion Volume 4 2020 The Guru and the Rebbe: Relationality in the Devotional Practices of Neem Karoli Baba Maharaj-ji and Rebbe Menachem Mendel Schneerson Jonah Gelfand1 Oberlin College Maharajji’s company was very special… his presence was more than inspiring; it was enlightening. While mediating in or near his presence, even though he’d be talking and joking loudly, one quickly reached the place of clear light, a place difficult to achieve without his grace and power.2 I know of no one who left the Rebbe without being deeply affected, if not changed by the encounter.. -
Rediscovering the Idea of Cultural Heritage and the Relationship with Nature: Four Schools of Essential Thought of the Ancient Han Chinese
heritage Article Rediscovering the Idea of Cultural Heritage and the Relationship with Nature: Four Schools of Essential Thought of the Ancient Han Chinese Otto Chen * and Dawei Han Department of Civil Engineering, University of Bristol, Bristol BS8 1TR, UK * Correspondence: [email protected]; Tel.: +44-117-903-5428 Received: 12 June 2019; Accepted: 28 June 2019; Published: 3 July 2019 Abstract: After a long-standing debate of pluralism in heritage conservation, the global practice has just started to broaden its view from material to people and even to nature, leading to the potential of a more comprehensive understanding and harmony between these spheres. Notwithstanding that the shift from material to people and then to nature seemingly looks like the only path in the modern heritage conservation movement to achieve the foregoing goals, in fact, there exist some regional cultures that originally featured particular views on human–nature harmony. This paper hence highlights the regional difference in heritage with a focus on China of ancient times, which unfolds the particular perspective emphasising the unity of human and nature. With a case study of Huaqing Palace of the Tang Dynasty (618–907 CE), the research is expected to be the first attempt to rediscover that the four schools of thought, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and I Ching, had jointly formed a “wisdom” system of the ancient Han Chinese in shaping the idea of cultural heritage, as well as the idea of heritage conservation, which were inherited by modern Chinese without knowing and recognising it. The paper, therefore, argues that without understanding and acknowledging the significance of the ancient Han Chinese’s particular view on nature and the universe formed by the four schools of thought behind the material, it is not likely to protect and promote comprehensively their heritage value, such that the importance of cultural diversity will be just rhetoric. -
The Inner Light: the Beatles, India, Gurus, and the Legacy
The Inner Light: The Beatles, India, Gurus, and the Legacy John Covach Institute for Popular Music, University of Rochester Arthur Satz Department of Music Eastman School of Music Main Points The Beatles’ “road to India” is mostly navigated by George Harrison John Lennon was also enthusiastic, Paul somewhat, Ringo not so much Harrison’s “road to India” can be divided into two kinds of influence: Musical influences—the actual sounds and structures of Indian music Philosophical and spiritual influences—elements that influence lyrics and lifestyle The musical influences begin in April 1965, become focused in fall 1966, and extend to mid 1968 The philosophical influences begin in late 1966 and continue through the rest of Harrison’s life Note: Harrison began using LSD in the spring of 1965 and discontinued in August 1967 Songs by other Beatles, Lennon especially, also reflect Indian influences The Three “Indian” songs of George Harrison “Love You To” recorded April 1966, released on Revolver, August 1966 “Within You Without You” recorded March, April 1967, released on Sgt Pepper, June 1967 “The Inner Light” recorded January, February 1968, released as b-side to “Lady Madonna,” March 1968 Three Aspects of “Indian” characteristics Use of some aspect of Indian philosophy or spirituality in the lyrics Use of Indian musical instruments Use of Indian musical features (rhythmic patterns, drone, texture, melodic elements) Musical Influences Ravi Shankar is principal influence on Harrison, though he does not enter the picture until mid 1966 April 1965: Beatles film restaurant scene for Help! Harrison falls in love with the sitar, buys one cheap Summer 1965: Beatles in LA hear about Shankar from McGuinn, Crosby (meet Elvis, discuss Yogananda) October 1965: “Norwegian Wood” recorded, released in December on Rubber Soul. -
Stay at 2 Different Locations at the Lap of Nature, Get Amazed by Pristine Beauty of the Uttrakhand Himalayas
Stay at 2 different locations at the lap of nature, get amazed by pristine beauty of the Uttrakhand Himalayas. In the Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, lies the pristine, almost unexplored region of Kumaon. Kumaon offers some of the most stunning scenery of the entire Himalayas in- cluding loftiest Himalayan peaks, oak and rhododendron jungles, terraced fields and fast moving rapids and rivers. Most importantly, Kumaon region is inhabit- ed by simple and pious people, who have been able to preserve their unique culture and tra- ditions in spite of the onslaught of the modern. Kumaon is also famous for its old temples, Jageshwar and Chitai, wildlife sanctuaries, Binsar and Corbett and hill stations, Almora, Bhimtal and Nainital. DAY 1 Delhi – Fredy’s Bungalow,Bhimtal You will be met at Kathgodam Rail- city-dwellers seeking to renew their way Station and driven (1.5 hrs) to spirits. A steep 10-minute mountain Fredy’s Bungalows. A short uphill trail, adjacent to the bungalow, leads drive, along two-kilometers of Kuc- to ‘the Ridge’ with its breath-tak- cha road from Bhimtal Lake, leads ing view of the Sattal Lakes below you to Fredy’s Bungalow. and Nainital in the distance. A level walking track from the bungalow The imposing colonial-style home- offers an easy 30-minute walk to stead nestles among cypress and these lakes, which are otherwise deodar trees, on a peaceful wooded more than 10 km, and 45 minutes, hillside, overlooking the Bhimtal by motor road. valley and the mountain slopes be- yond. Located in the midst of acres Accommodation: Fredy’s Bungalow of dense oak forest, this is a peace- Meals: None ful haven where only the sounds of nature break the silence: the wake- up song of the resident Whistling Thrush, the sharp call of a Barking Deer in the distance; the hoot of a Spotted Owl signaling dusk. -
Why I Became a Hindu
Why I became a Hindu Parama Karuna Devi published by Jagannatha Vallabha Vedic Research Center Copyright © 2018 Parama Karuna Devi All rights reserved Title ID: 8916295 ISBN-13: 978-1724611147 ISBN-10: 1724611143 published by: Jagannatha Vallabha Vedic Research Center Website: www.jagannathavallabha.com Anyone wishing to submit questions, observations, objections or further information, useful in improving the contents of this book, is welcome to contact the author: E-mail: [email protected] phone: +91 (India) 94373 00906 Please note: direct contact data such as email and phone numbers may change due to events of force majeure, so please keep an eye on the updated information on the website. Table of contents Preface 7 My work 9 My experience 12 Why Hinduism is better 18 Fundamental teachings of Hinduism 21 A definition of Hinduism 29 The problem of castes 31 The importance of Bhakti 34 The need for a Guru 39 Can someone become a Hindu? 43 Historical examples 45 Hinduism in the world 52 Conversions in modern times 56 Individuals who embraced Hindu beliefs 61 Hindu revival 68 Dayananda Saraswati and Arya Samaj 73 Shraddhananda Swami 75 Sarla Bedi 75 Pandurang Shastri Athavale 75 Chattampi Swamikal 76 Narayana Guru 77 Navajyothi Sree Karunakara Guru 78 Swami Bhoomananda Tirtha 79 Ramakrishna Paramahamsa 79 Sarada Devi 80 Golap Ma 81 Rama Tirtha Swami 81 Niranjanananda Swami 81 Vireshwarananda Swami 82 Rudrananda Swami 82 Swahananda Swami 82 Narayanananda Swami 83 Vivekananda Swami and Ramakrishna Math 83 Sister Nivedita -
Some Linguistic Evidence for Early Cultural Exchange Between India and China
SINO-PLATONIC PAPERS Number 66 March, 1995 Some Linguistic Evidence for Early Cultural Exchange between India and China by Qingzhi ZHU Victor H. Mair, Editor Sino-Platonic Papers Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305 USA [email protected] www.sino-platonic.org SINO-PLATONIC PAPERS is an occasional series edited by Victor H. Mair. The purpose of the series is to make available to specialists and the interested public the results of research that, because of its unconventional or controversial nature, might otherwise go unpublished. The editor actively encourages younger, not yet well established, scholars and independent authors to submit manuscripts for consideration. Contributions in any of the major scholarly languages of the world, including Romanized Modern Standard Mandarin (MSM) and Japanese, are acceptable. In special circumstances, papers written in one of the Sinitic topolects (fangyan) may be considered for publication. Although the chief focus of Sino-Platonic Papers is on the intercultural relations of China with other peoples, challenging and creative studies on a wide variety of philological subjects will be entertained. This series is not the place for safe, sober, and stodgy presentations. Sino-Platonic Papers prefers lively work that, while taking reasonable risks to advance the field, capitalizes on brilliant new insights into the development of civilization. The only style-sheet we honor is that of consistency. Where possible, we prefer the usages of the Journal of Asian Studies. Sinographs (hanzi, also called tetragraphs [fangkuaizi]) and other unusual symbols should be kept to an absolute minimum. Sino-Platonic Papers emphasizes substance over form. -
Entheogens in the Himalayan Foothills
Entheogens in the Himalayan Foothills Ralph H. Abraham∗ 03 November 2015 Abstract Reporting a miraculous week of entheogens and sadhus in a temple in the montane jungle of the Himalayan foothills in 1972. ∗Mathematics Department, University of California, Santa Cruz, CA USA-95064, [email protected]. 1 1. Introduction In the Fall of 1968 I arrived in Santa Cruz, California, to begin a tenured position as Asso- ciate Professor of Mathematics at the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC). My first three years there were dominated by two opposite programs: political actions regarding academic freedom and civil rights at UCSC, and the hip cultural (and psychedelic) revo- lution in downtown Santa Cruz. During this time I lived in a twenty-four room Victorian mansion with an extended family. As hippies, we were very involved with spiritual and mystical ideas and literature, such as the books of Gurdjieff, Meetings with Remarkable Men and In Search of the Miraculous. We hosted many short term visitors with similar interests, such as Baba Ram Dass. I then found it convenient to go on extended leave for two and a half years. During the 1971/72 academic year I was living in Amsterdam, teaching catastrophe theory in the university. As the school year came to a close, I decided to go to India for the Summer of 1972, despite the monsoon season, to seek out gurus and ashrams. I happened across Ram Dass in the basement of the Kosmos (a center for spir- itual seekers), who gave me instructions for finding his guru, Neem Karoli Baba in India. -
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The World's 500 Most Influential Muslims, 2021
PERSONS • OF THE YEAR • The Muslim500 THE WORLD’S 500 MOST INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS • 2021 • B The Muslim500 THE WORLD’S 500 MOST INFLUENTIAL MUSLIMS • 2021 • i The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Chief Editor: Prof S Abdallah Schleifer Muslims, 2021 Editor: Dr Tarek Elgawhary ISBN: print: 978-9957-635-57-2 Managing Editor: Mr Aftab Ahmed e-book: 978-9957-635-56-5 Editorial Board: Dr Minwer Al-Meheid, Mr Moustafa Jordan National Library Elqabbany, and Ms Zeinab Asfour Deposit No: 2020/10/4503 Researchers: Lamya Al-Khraisha, Moustafa Elqabbany, © 2020 The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre Zeinab Asfour, Noora Chahine, and M AbdulJaleal Nasreddin 20 Sa’ed Bino Road, Dabuq PO BOX 950361 Typeset by: Haji M AbdulJaleal Nasreddin Amman 11195, JORDAN www.rissc.jo All rights reserved. No part of this book may be repro- duced or utilised in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanic, including photocopying or recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Views expressed in The Muslim 500 do not necessarily reflect those of RISSC or its advisory board. Set in Garamond Premiere Pro Printed in The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Calligraphy used throughout the book provided courte- sy of www.FreeIslamicCalligraphy.com Title page Bismilla by Mothana Al-Obaydi MABDA • Contents • INTRODUCTION 1 Persons of the Year - 2021 5 A Selected Surveyof the Muslim World 7 COVID-19 Special Report: Covid-19 Comparing International Policy Effectiveness 25 THE HOUSE OF ISLAM 49 THE -
Sadhus in Democratic Politics in Late 20 Th Century India
"WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN" Sadhus in Democratic Politics in Late 20 th Century India MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE by OF TECHNOLOGY JUL 1 6 2009 Rajesh Pradhan S.M.Arch.S. Architecture & M.C.P. City Planning LIBRARIES Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1989 SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN POLITICAL SCIENCE AT THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FEBRUARY 2009 ©2009 Rajesh Pradhan. All rights reserved. The author hereby grants to MIT permission to reproduce and to distribute publicly paper and electronic copies of this thesis document in whole or in part in any medium now known or hereafter created. ARCHNES Signature of Author: SDep ment of Political Science / ,,ebTer 21, 2008 Certified by: .................... ........ .................. Melissa Nobles Associate Irofessor of Political Science Thesis Supervisor Accepted by:.. ..................................... Roger Petersen Associate Professor of Political Science Chair, Graduate Program Committee "WHEN THE SAINTS GO MARCHING IN" Sadhus in Democratic Politics in Late 20 th Century India by Rajesh Pradhan Submitted to the Department of Political Science on October 21, 2008 in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science Supervised by Melissa Nobles, Associate Professor of Political Science ABSTRACT This empirical study examines the political significance of religious leaders-known commonly as sadhus-in a huge and mature democracy like India. During the late '80s and the '90s, a flurry of sadhu activism coincided with the dramatic rise of a previously insignificant political party, the Bhartiya JanataParty (BJP). As a conservative Hindu nationalist party, the BJP allied with many sadhus, came to power at the center and in many states, breaking the monopoly that the relatively secular Congress party had held for more than four decades. -
The Dao De Jing a Qigong Interpretation 道德經氣功解
The Dao De Jing A Qigong Interpretation 道德經氣功解 Lao Tzu Translation and Commentary by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming YMAA Publication Center Wolfeboro, NH USA YMAA Publication Center, Inc. PO Box 480 Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, 03894 1-800-669-8892 • info@ymaa . com • www. ymaa . com ISBN: 9781594396199 (print) • ISBN: 9781594396205 (ebook) Copyright © 2018 by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming All rights reserved including the right of reproduction in whole or in part in any form. Managing Editor: T. G. LaFredo Copy Editors: Doran Hunter and Leslie Takao Cover design by Axie Breen This book typeset in Electra LT Illustrations courtesy of the the author unless other wise noted. 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Publisher’s Cata loging in Publication Names: Laozi, author. | Yang, Jwing-Ming, 1946- translator, author of added commentary. Title: The dao de jing : a qigong interpretation / Lao Tzu ; translation and commentary by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. Description: Wolfeboro, NH USA : YMAA Publication Center, [2018] | Includes bibliographical references. Identifiers: ISBN: 9781594396199 | 9781594396205 (ebook) | LCCN: 2018945774 Subjects: LCSH: Laozi. Dao de jing. | Laozi--Criticism and interpretation. | Taoism. | Taoist philosophy. | Philosophy, Chinese. | Qi gong. | Mind and body. | Meditation. | Well-being. | Qi (Chinese philosphy) | Medicine, Chinese. | BISAC: PHILOSOPHY / Taoist. | BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / I Ching. | HEALTH & FITNESS / Alternative Therapies. Classification: LCC: BL1900.L3 E5 2018 | DDC: 299.5/1482--dc23 NOTE TO READERS The practice, treatments, and methods described in this book should not be used as an alternative to professional medical diagnosis or treatment. The author and publisher of this book are NOT RESPONSIBLE in any manner whatsoever for any injury or negative effects that may occur through following the instructions and advice contained herein.