All of the traditional Chinese internal arts, whether Qigong, Tai Chi, Kung Fu, painting, music, or calligraphy, have a few things in common. First, they are all entry points to higher cultivation, Nei Dan, the pinnacle of Chinese civilization.
Second, they all make use of a common set of foundation principles called the Three Adjustments. These are 1) Adjust the Body 2) Adjust the Breath and 3) Adjust the Mind. For those of you new to the practice, here is a more detailed discussion of the importance of the Three Adjustments common to all forms of Chinese internal work.
These requirements apply whether you are sitting, standing, or lying down. Once you get used to them, you’ll find it easier to make cultivation part of your daily life. Here is more information on the standing post (Zhan Zhuang) practice which describes how to make the Three Adjustments. Most of the information can be applied whether sitting, standing or lying down.
By applying these Three Adjustments in your daily activities, you can make even mundane tasks, such as standing in line or sitting at a desk a form of meditation.
Try it! With some hard work and little luck, you’ll be drinking tea with the Buddha and quaffing wine with Lu Dong Bing.
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