#qigong — Public Fediverse posts

Das 14er Leitbahnen-Qigong – Tongjing Huoluo Daoyin Shu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fL3ukOzFVmg

Diese wunderbare Methode des Daoyin Yangsheng Gong veröffentlichen wir anlässlich des 90. Geburtstages unseres verehrten Meisters Prof. Zhang Guangde.

Wie der Name schon andeutet, führt das Praktizieren dieser Methode zur Reinigung der Leitbahnen – der ganze Körper wird wieder durchlässig und das Qi strömt ungehindert – Gesundheit und Wohlbefinden stellen sich wieder ein.

Oren Jay Sofer has updated his recommended reading lists!

#Meditation #Mindfulness #Buddhism #NVC : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/reading-list

#Qigong #Movement #Trauma : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/qigong

Notably, a few excellent recommendations are missing from the current list, namely:

- Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson
- Spinning Threads of Radical Aliveness (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/spinning/) by Miki Kashtan
- Reweaving Our Human Fabric (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/reweaving-our-human-fabric/) by Miki Kashtan

Also notably, the default links are mostly to #Amazon, so for anyone who plans on buying anything from the list, you may want to search for the #book or #books from an #ethical #bookseller yourself.

#OrenJaySofer #RickHanson #HardwiringHappiness #Happiness #NonviolentCommunication #MikiKashtan #Reading #ReadingList #ReadingLists #RecommendedReading #chikung #healing #embodiment #somatics #dharma #dhamma #bookstodon

Oren Jay Sofer has updated his recommended reading lists!

#Meditation #Mindfulness #Buddhism #NVC : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/reading-list

#Qigong #Movement #Trauma : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/qigong

Notably, a few excellent recommendations are missing from the current list, namely:

- Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson
- Spinning Threads of Radical Aliveness (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/spinning/) by Miki Kashtan
- Reweaving Our Human Fabric (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/reweaving-our-human-fabric/) by Miki Kashtan

Also notably, the default links are mostly to #Amazon, so for anyone who plans on buying anything from the list, you may want to search for the #book or #books from an #ethical #bookseller yourself.

#OrenJaySofer #RickHanson #HardwiringHappiness #Happiness #NonviolentCommunication #MikiKashtan #Reading #ReadingList #ReadingLists #RecommendedReading #chikung #healing #embodiment #somatics #dharma #dhamma #bookstodon

Oren Jay Sofer has updated his recommended reading lists!

#Meditation #Mindfulness #Buddhism #NVC : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/reading-list

#Qigong #Movement #Trauma : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/qigong

Notably, a few excellent recommendations are missing from the current list, namely:

- Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson
- Spinning Threads of Radical Aliveness (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/spinning/) by Miki Kashtan
- Reweaving Our Human Fabric (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/reweaving-our-human-fabric/) by Miki Kashtan

Also notably, the default links are mostly to #Amazon, so for anyone who plans on buying anything from the list, you may want to search for the #book or #books from an #ethical #bookseller yourself.

#OrenJaySofer #RickHanson #HardwiringHappiness #Happiness #NonviolentCommunication #MikiKashtan #Reading #ReadingList #ReadingLists #RecommendedReading #chikung #healing #embodiment #somatics #dharma #dhamma #bookstodon

Oren Jay Sofer has updated his recommended reading lists!

#Meditation #Mindfulness #Buddhism #NVC : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/reading-list

#Qigong #Movement #Trauma : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/qigong

Notably, a few excellent recommendations are missing from the current list, namely:

- Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson
- Spinning Threads of Radical Aliveness (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/spinning/) by Miki Kashtan
- Reweaving Our Human Fabric (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/reweaving-our-human-fabric/) by Miki Kashtan

Also notably, the default links are mostly to #Amazon, so for anyone who plans on buying anything from the list, you may want to search for the #book or #books from an #ethical #bookseller yourself.

#OrenJaySofer #RickHanson #HardwiringHappiness #Happiness #NonviolentCommunication #MikiKashtan #Reading #ReadingList #ReadingLists #RecommendedReading #chikung #healing #embodiment #somatics #dharma #dhamma #bookstodon

Oren Jay Sofer has updated his recommended reading lists!

#Meditation #Mindfulness #Buddhism #NVC : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/reading-list

#Qigong #Movement #Trauma : https://www.orenjaysofer.com/qigong

Notably, a few excellent recommendations are missing from the current list, namely:

- Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson
- Spinning Threads of Radical Aliveness (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/spinning/) by Miki Kashtan
- Reweaving Our Human Fabric (https://thefearlessheart.org/store/reweaving-our-human-fabric/) by Miki Kashtan

Also notably, the default links are mostly to #Amazon, so for anyone who plans on buying anything from the list, you may want to search for the #book or #books from an #ethical #bookseller yourself.

#OrenJaySofer #RickHanson #HardwiringHappiness #Happiness #NonviolentCommunication #MikiKashtan #Reading #ReadingList #ReadingLists #RecommendedReading #chikung #healing #embodiment #somatics #dharma #dhamma #bookstodon

Yoshi Oida

„Erst wenn wir vollständig im Körper präsent sind,

können wir über den Körper etwas lernen,

das über den Körper hinausgeht.“

The daily #qigong sessions on our rooftop are back! ✨🙂🌟

From August 31 through October 3, daily (except for Sundays) from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Drop-in, donation based.

Qi Gong der 6 Harmonien und der 5 Elemente von Meister Ke Wen – Musik Aire Company

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYDJRjlwxa0

Wudang Qigong | DAOYIN / Von Shifu Chen Lisheng | 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qb8ySqXYXDA

⛩️ Der taoistische Meister Chen Lisheng präsentiert uns das ideale Daoyin-System zur Ergänzung der Praxis von ZhanZhuang und Meditation, das dabei hilft, die Gelenke zu lösen und gleichzeitig dabei hilft, verbundene strukturelle Bewegungen zu entwickeln.

UFO files FBI and CIA part 1
Документы ФБР и ЦРУ касающиеся НЛО. Часть 1.
Досьє на НЛО ФБР і ЦРУ частина 1
история, документы, сша, технологии
#UFO files #FBI and #CIA part 1
#Документы $ФБР и #ЦРУ касающиеся #НЛО. Часть 1.
#Досьє на #НЛО #ФБР і #ЦРУ частина 1
#история, #документы, #сша, #технологии
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/589

vietnam, В'єтнам, Вьетнам
#vietnam, #В'єтнам, #Вьетнам
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/588

_США, USA
#США, #USA
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/587

Средневековье,
The Middle Ages, Середньовіччя средние века Mediaevalia
#Средневековье
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/586

_Солженицын,
Солженіцин, Solzhenitsyn
#Солженицын,
#Солженіцин, #Solzhenitsyn
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/585

Славяне, Россия, Украина
История России, История Украины
#Славяне, #Россия, #Украина
#ИсторияРоссии, #История Украины
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/584

_Монголия орда,
_Mongolia Horde
#Mongolia #Horde
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/582

_Китай， China， 中国
#Китай， #China， #中国
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/581

_Кельты， Celts
#Кельты， #Celts
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/580

_Италия， Italy， Італія
#Италия， #Italy， #Італія
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/579

_Испания，Іспанія，Spain， España
#Испания，#Іспанія，#Spain， #España
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/578

_Израиль， Israel， Ізраїль， ישראל
Евреи, история еврейского народа
#Израиль， #Israel， #Ізраїль， #ישראל
#Евреи, #история
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/577

_Германия,
Germany, Німеччина, Deutschland
#Германия,
#Germany, #Німеччина, #Deutschland
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/574

_Византия, Візантія, Byzantium
#Византия, #Візантія, #Byzantium
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/572

_Африка, Africa
#Африка, #Africa
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/570

archeology old
#archeology
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/569

_Археология
#Археология
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/568

_Эллада, Hellas, Еллада Древняя Греция
#Эллада, #Hellas, #Еллада #Древняя #Греция
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/567

_Антика, Antique, Антик,Античность
Античный мир, античная история
#Антика, #Antique, #Антик, #Античность
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/565

История, History, Історія
Всемирная история всемирная история всеобщая история
#История, #History, #Історія
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/563

Graffiti графити
граффити стрит арт Street art уличное искусство
#Graffiti #графити
#граффити #стритарт #Street art #уличноеискусство
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/561

Мировые сокровища культуры
Світові скарби культури
World Cultural Treasures
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/560

New York Нью-Йорк
#New York #Нью Йорк
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/559

Архитектура, Америка,
Architecture, America USA, Архітектура
#Архитектура, #Америка,
#Architecture, #America #USA, #Архітектура
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/558

Dance, танцы, танець
#Dance, #танцы, #танець
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/556

America USA video,
Америка США Видео
#America #USA #video,
#Америка #США #Видео
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/555

Цигун и Дао, Qigong and Tao
Вьетнам - Кхи Конг, Китай - Цигун и Тайчи (Нэйдань), Корея - Куксандо и Сандао, Япония - Айкидо и Рэйки (Кико)
Vietnam - Khi Kong, China - Qigong and Taichi (Neidan), Korea - Kuksando and Sandao, Japan - Aikido and Reiki (Kiko)
越南 - Khi Kong，中国 - 气功和太极（Neidan），韩国 - Kuksando 和 Sandao，日本 - 合气道和灵气（Kiko）
越南 - Khi Kong，中國 - 氣功和太極（Neidan），韓國 - Kuksando 和 Sandao，日本 - 合氣道和靈氣（Kiko）
베트남 - 키공, 중국 - 기공 및 태극권(네이단), 한국 - 국산도 및 산다오, 일본 - 아이키도 및 레이키(키코)
Việt Nam - Khi Kong, Trung Quốc - Khí công và Thái Cực Quyền (Neidan), Hàn Quốc - Kuksando và Sandao, Nhật Bản - Aikido và Reiki (Kiko)
ベトナム - キーコン、中国 - 気功と太極拳 (ネイダン)、韓国 - ククサンドとサンダオ、日本 - 合気道とレイキ
#Цигун и #Дао, #Qigong and #Tao
#Вьетнам - #Кхи Конг, #Китай - #Цигун и #Тайчи (#Нэйдань), #Корея - #Куксандо и #Сандао, #Япония - #Айкидо и #Рэйки (#Кико)
#Vietnam - #Khi Kong, #China - #Qigong and #Taichi (#Neidan), #Korea - #Kuksando and #Sandao, #Japan - #Aikido and #Reiki (#Kiko)
#越南 - #Khi Kong，# - #气功和太极
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/554

Троицкий вариант
#наука, #россия, #журнал
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/553

поэзия, poetry, поезія поэтика
#поэзия, #poetry, #поезія #поэтика
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/552

cytomorphogenesis, цитоморфогенез
морфогенез, биология
#cytomorphogenesis, #цитоморфогенез
#морфогенез, #биология
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/551

_Математика, Mathematics
#Математика, #Mathematics
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/550

Фашизм, Fascism
социология, общество, тоталитаризм
#Фашизм, #Fascism
#социология, #общество, #тоталитаризм
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/549

субкультуры, субкультури, subcultures
общество, социология
#субкультуры, #субкультури, #subcultures
#общество, #социология
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/548

антикоммунизм, anti-communism, anticommunism, антикомунізм
социология, свобода, достоинство, гражданское общество
#антикоммунизм, #anticommunism, #anti communism, #антикомунізм
#социология, #свобода, #достоинство, #гражданскоеобщество
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/547

_Социо, социология, Соціо, Соціологія, Socio, sociology, общество
#Социо, #социология, #Соціо, #Соціологія, #Socio, #sociology, #общество
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/546

_Символ, Symbol
#Символ, #Symbol
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/545

_Астрология, Астрологія, Astrology
#Астрология, #Астрологія, #Astrology
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/544

Love любовь секс пол sex
#Love #любовь #секс #пол #sex
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/543

!Electronical-Computer-Mechanical
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/373

!COmputer & Programming
#компьютер, #компьютеры, #ЭВМ, ремонт компьютеров, компьютерная техника, железо, #программы, #настройка, #диагностика, операционные системы, игровые приставки, аппаратные средства, computer, #computers, computers, computer repair, computer equipment, #hardware, #programs, #setup, #diagnostics, operating systems, game consoles, #hardware, #комп'ютер, #комп'ютери, #ЕОМ, ремонт комп'ютерів, комп'ютерна техніка, #залізо, #програми, #налаштування, діагностика, операційні системи, ігрові приставки, апаратні засоби ремонт телевизоров, #мониторы
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/372

_Фонд редких книг
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/371

Энергетика и целительство
Energy and healing, Енергетика та цілительство
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/370

Эзотерическая рунология
Esoteric runology, Езотерична рунологія
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/369

Шаманизм, Шаманізм, shamanism
#Шаманизм, #Шаманізм, #shamanism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/368

Фэн - шуй
Фен Шуй, Feng Shui
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/367

Тантрическая традиция, Tantric tradition
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/365

Медитации и транс, Meditation and trance
#Медитации и #транс, #Meditation and #trance
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/364

Магия, Magic
#Магия, #Magic
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/363

Каббала и Тора, Kabbalah and Torah
#Каббала и #Тора, #Kabbalah and #Torah
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/362

Йога, Yoga
#Йога, #Yoga
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/361

Иудаизм, Judaism
#Иудаизм, #Judaism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/360

Индуизм, Hinduism
#Индуизм, #Hinduism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/358

веды, Veda
#веды, #Veda
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/356

suteres, koans
#suteres, #koans
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/355

esoteric эзотерика мистика мистицизм оккультизм
#esoteric #эзотерика #мистика #мистицизм #оккультизм
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/353

RELIGION
религия секты учения
#RELIGION
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/352

_Цигун, qigong Qi Books
#Цигун, #qigong #Qi Books
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/351

_буддизм, Buddhism
#буддизм, #Buddhism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/349

_Дзен, zen
#Дзен, #zen
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/348

_Даосизм
Taoism
#Даосизм
#Taoism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/347

!Electronical-Computer-Mechanical
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/373

!COmputer & Programming
#компьютер, #компьютеры, #ЭВМ, ремонт компьютеров, компьютерная техника, железо, #программы, #настройка, #диагностика, операционные системы, игровые приставки, аппаратные средства, computer, #computers, computers, computer repair, computer equipment, #hardware, #programs, #setup, #diagnostics, operating systems, game consoles, #hardware, #комп'ютер, #комп'ютери, #ЕОМ, ремонт комп'ютерів, комп'ютерна техніка, #залізо, #програми, #налаштування, діагностика, операційні системи, ігрові приставки, апаратні засоби ремонт телевизоров, #мониторы
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/372

_Фонд редких книг
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/371

Энергетика и целительство
Energy and healing, Енергетика та цілительство
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/370

Эзотерическая рунология
Esoteric runology, Езотерична рунологія
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/369

Шаманизм, Шаманізм, shamanism
#Шаманизм, #Шаманізм, #shamanism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/368

Фэн - шуй
Фен Шуй, Feng Shui
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/367

Тантрическая традиция, Tantric tradition
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/365

Медитации и транс, Meditation and trance
#Медитации и #транс, #Meditation and #trance
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/364

Магия, Magic
#Магия, #Magic
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/363

Каббала и Тора, Kabbalah and Torah
#Каббала и #Тора, #Kabbalah and #Torah
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/362

Йога, Yoga
#Йога, #Yoga
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/361

Иудаизм, Judaism
#Иудаизм, #Judaism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/360

Индуизм, Hinduism
#Индуизм, #Hinduism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/358

веды, Veda
#веды, #Veda
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/356

suteres, koans
#suteres, #koans
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/355

esoteric эзотерика мистика мистицизм оккультизм
#esoteric #эзотерика #мистика #мистицизм #оккультизм
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/353

RELIGION
религия секты учения
#RELIGION
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/352

_Цигун, qigong Qi Books
#Цигун, #qigong #Qi Books
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/351

_буддизм, Buddhism
#буддизм, #Buddhism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/349

_Дзен, zen
#Дзен, #zen
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/348

_Даосизм
Taoism
#Даосизм
#Taoism
t.me/scilib_yura15cbx/347

🐅 🪱 🕳️

#Qigong

Guigen Qigong – Restoring Natural Harmony – Simon Blow Qigong

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gXIHNFHNnU&list=PLLMMNr4QCOLE

Guigen Qigong – Restoring Natural Harmony – Simon Blow Qigong Guigen Qigong is a Medical style of Qigong developed by Dr Xu Hongtao a specialist doctor from the Qigong at the Xiyuan Hospital in Beijing. There are six sections in the Guigen Qigong method, section one we call Holistic Regulating which redistributes the stagnation of Qi in the upper body and deficiency of Qi in the lower body helping to re-root the unbalanced Qi. Section two to six relates to the Five Elements and their corresponding Zang and Fu organs. Section two Earth Element, regulating the Spleen and stomach channels. Section three relating to the Metal Element, regulating the Lung and Large Intestine channels. Section Four relates to the Water Element, regulating the Kidney and Urinary Bladder Channels. Section five relating to the Wood Element, regulating the Liver and Gall Bladder channels followed by section six relating to the Fire Element, regulating the Heart and Small Intestine. Guigen translates to returning to the root or source, returning to the primordial energy from which everything emerges. The six sections of the dynamic Guigen Qigong are followed by the stillness meditation section helping to restore natural harmony, cure diseases and improve the human races quality of life. The dynamic forms and stillness meditation are prescribed to both in-patients and out-patients at the Xiyuan Hospital in Beijing as a part of their therapy. https://www.simonblowqigong.com/

Das Spiel der Fünf Tiere | Medizinische Gesellschaft für Qigong Yangsheng

Das Thema Heute ist Essenz, Chi und Geist. Präsentiert wird das Spiel der Fünf Tiere.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFoAAbVQtRk

Offenbar ein „neuer“ Trend: #Slowmaxxing: Qualität, Ruhe u. #Präsenz über Geschwindigkeit. Stiller Widerstand gegen ungesunde „Normalität“. Es ist ein zutiefst menschlichen Bedürfnis: innehalten, wahrnehmen und dem eigenen Leben wieder Tiefe geben.
Zeit für #Langsamkeit #Körperwahrnehmung #Achtsamkeit – zB beim #Qigong, wo jede Bewegung entschleunigt und Achtsamkeit erlebbar wird.

#hierundjetzt #durchgetaktet #gesundheit #mentalegesundheit #mentalhealth #Longevity #TCM #Köln #sommer #hitze

Week Two in Review — 22 to 28 June 2026

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Das Spiel der 5 Tiere nach Prof. Jiao Guorui

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdyls9-M7pk

Qigong-Video zum Mitüben von Urs Zimmerli, Schule für Qigong Yangsheng, Bern. http://www.dao-qigong.ch. Inhalt: • 1. Vorbereitungsübung: Stehen wie eine Kiefer • 2. Vorbereitungsübung: Zwei Bälle ins Wasser drücken • 3. Vorbereitungsübung: Tragen und umfassen • 4. Vorbereitungsübung: Reguliere den Atem, beruhige den Geist •

Das Spiel der Bärin: Formen 1-3 • Das Spiel des Kranichs: Formen 1-3 • Das Spiel der Tigerin: Formen 1-3 • Das Spiel des Hirschen: Formen 1-3 • Das Spiel des Affen: Formen 1-3 • Abschluss

Das Spiel der 5 Tiere nach Prof. Jiao Guorui – Von Urs Zimmerli

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zdyls9-M7pk&list=PLhSkWzIT6URmiPie4A5pHW3tayjCGIl-6

https://dao-qigong.ch/

The One-Handed Bow and Shaolin Salute

A Symbolic Gesture Bridging Buddhism, Martial Arts, and Philosophy

Among the many ritual gestures in martial arts and Buddhist practice, few are as rich in symbolism as the one-handed bow and the Shaolin salute. These simple movements embody centuries of cultural synthesis, spanning Buddhist devotion, Confucian ethics, and Taoist philosophy. Though often performed without conscious reflection, these gestures are living links to profound stories of sacrifice, humility, and moral discipline.

It is also important to distinguish between “bowing toward” someone and “bowing down to” them. In Buddhist and martial traditions, a bow is not a sign of subjugation or inferiority, but rather a gesture of mutual respect, recognition, and presence. To bow toward someone is to acknowledge their humanity, their role as teacher or peer, or their shared path. In contrast, bowing down to someone implies surrender, hierarchy, or submission, a dynamic not typically encouraged in authentic Chan or martial teachings, which emphasize non-attachment, humility, and equality of spirit (Suzuki, 1956; Shahar, 2008). The gesture is not about worship, but about mindful reverence for the moment and the relationship.

The Story of Huike and the One-Handed Bow

The origins of the one-handed bow can be traced to a pivotal moment in Chan (Zen)Buddhist history. In the 5th or 6th century CE, the Indian monk Bodhidharma (Damo) traveled to China, bringing the profound teachings of Dhyana (meditation) Buddhism. According to legend, Bodhidharma secluded himself in a cave near the Shaolin Temple, meditating in silence for nine years (Suzuki, 1959).

During this time, a Chinese monk named Huike sought to become his disciple. Initially rejected, Huike demonstrated his unwavering determination by standing outside Bodhidharma’s cave through a snowstorm. To further prove his sincerity, Huike cut off his own hand and presented it to Bodhidharma. Moved by this act of sacrifice, Bodhidharma finally accepted him as a student (Cleary, 1999).

The one-handed bow evolved partly from this story. In Chan circles, bowing with one hand came to symbolize total devotion, humility, and the willingness to transcend ego and attachment. The gesture visually echoes Huike’s sacrifice, representing a commitment to the Dharma that goes beyond the physical form.

Practical Monastic Roots

Beyond its symbolic meaning, the one-handed bow also has practical origins. Buddhist monks traditionally carried alms bowls or staffs, often leaving one hand occupied. The gesture of bowing with the free hand thus became a mindful adaptation, embodying presence and respect even in simple actions (Strong, 2001).

In Shaolin monastic life, where martial training intertwined with Buddhist practice, this gesture naturally merged with martial etiquette. Over time, it evolved into the more formalized Shaolin salute, now widely recognized across martial arts traditions.

The Shaolin Salute (Fist Wrapped in Palm)

The Shaolin salute, performed with the left open palm wrapping over the right closed fist encapsulates a deep philosophical message:

• The left palm symbolizes wisdom, virtue, and restraint.
• The right fist represents martial strength and discipline.
• Together, they convey the ideal that strength must serve wisdom, and that martial power should always be governed by moral integrity (Henning, 1999).

The gesture is performed at the start and end of training, as a sign of respect toward teachers, fellow practitioners, and the lineage itself.

Northern vs. Southern Shaolin Variations

Northern Shaolin

• Gesture held closer to the chest, with a more upright posture.
• Strong emphasis on Chan Buddhist origins, honoring the story of Huike and Bodhidharma.
• Used as a reminder that martial arts is a spiritual path, not merely a physical practice.

Southern Shaolin

• Gesture held lower, sometimes with a deeper bow.
• Greater incorporation of Confucian and Taoist elements:
  • The left palm represents civil virtue (wen).
  • The right fist represents martial courage (wu).
• Symbolizes the ideal of the “complete person” where one who balances civil ethics with martial prowess.

Across both traditions, the salute serves as a bridge between physical mastery and spiritual cultivation, reminding practitioners to walk the martial path with awareness, humility, and virtue.

Philosophical Layers of the Salute

These layers reflect the syncretic nature of Chinese culture, where Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism enriched one another and deeply influenced the martial arts (Shahar, 2008).

The Gesture Today

In modern martial arts, the Shaolin salute is used worldwide. Yet, many practitioners are unaware of its spiritual and historical dimensions. The story of Huike’s sacrifice, the practicality of the one-handed bow, and the layered meaning of the salute all remind us that external movements can carry profound internal significance.

Every time a martial artist performs this gesture, they are participating in a lineage that spans centuries of wisdom, discipline, and moral cultivation. In a world often dominated by superficial strength, the Shaolin salute offers a timeless reminder:
True power lies in restraint, and the greatest warrior is one whose actions serve a higher wisdom.

Conclusion

The evolution of the one-handed bow and Shaolin salute exemplifies the essence of holistic practice, integrating the body, mind, and spirit. These gestures are not mere formalities; they are expressions of a worldview where humility tempers strength, and discipline serves compassion.

As we move through modern life, whether in the dojo, temple, or daily interactions, this simple bow invites us to embody presence, respect, and the pursuit of wisdom in every action.

References:

Cleary, T. (1999). Zen Dawn: Early Zen Texts from Tun Huang. Shambhala Publications.

Henning, S. E. (1981). The Chinese martial arts in historical perspective. In Military Affairs (Issue 4, pp. 173–179). Society for Military History. https://themartialscholar.yolasite.com/resources/henning.pdf

Shahar, M. (2008). The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts. University of Hawaii Press. The Shaolin Monastery: History, Religion, and the Chinese Martial Arts on JSTOR

Strong, J. S. (2001). The Experience of Buddhism: Sources and Interpretations (2nd ed.). Wadsworth/Thomson Learning. https://openlibrary.org/books/OL7785420M/The_Experience_of_Buddhism

Suzuki, D. T. (1959). Zen Buddhism and Its Influence on Japanese Culture. Princeton University Press. https://archive.org/details/in.gov.ignca.16794

☯️ Auf dem Weg ins schöne #Saarland zu meiner #taichi Meisterin. Ich freue mich so!

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#taiji #taijiquan #qigong #meditation #wustil #MeisterMa

Maître Ke Wen présente le mouvement de la Tortue des 5 animaux de Wudang – Les Temps du Corps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5X0n5M01XYk

Meister Ke Wen stellt die Schildkrötenbewegung aus den „Fünf Tieren von Wudang“ vor.

Turtle Walk Qigong: Build Unshakeable Stability with Vivien Chao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfyk0ZGj_Mo

Patience, stability and longevity. 🐢Geduld, Beständigkeit und Langlebigkeit – Turtle Walk Qigong with Master Vivien Chao.

Wudang Five Animals Qigong – Turtle 武当五形気功 – 亀

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLAM8KnKMGY

Wudang Five Animals Qigong – Turtle by Emi Hirai 武当五形気功 – 亀 　平井恵美 – We are the 1st Official Wudang Style Taichi Qigong School in Tokyo, Denenchofu/Jiyugaoka

Qigong Full 20-Minute Daily Routine – Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade – Seidenbrokate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwlvTcWR3Gs

This video presents „Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade“, the ancient Chinese qigong exercises. Practiced daily, it can slow down the aging process and improve health.

0:57 Warm up swinging arms 1:46 Ex 1 Two hands upholding the sky 3:46 Ex 2 Pulling the bow 6:53 Ex 3 Crane spreading its wing 10:14 Ex 4 Looking backward 12:53 Ex 5 Left and right swing 14:10 Ex 6 Up and down stretch 15:55 Ex 7 Diagonal knock 19:17 Ex 8 Toe and heel bounce

What is qigong? Von Peter Deadman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrygZmo_DNw&t=405s

If you want to learn qigong and discover how much it can help you build health and wellbeing, visit peterdeadman.teachable.com

Start your day at Trek Long Island centered. Musetta Vader will be teaching two Qigong classes on Saturday and one on Sunday. Register here to save your spot!
https://treklongislandtickets.square.site/

#StarTrek #fanconvention #qigong #longislandny

https://youtu.be/cVZEbVaBp3s?si=RvC_lk8DhBLp1zy_

Qigong wirklich verstehen, nicht nur praktizieren

Das neue Buch von Peter Deadman räumt mit Klischees auf – und zeigt, wie Körper, Atem und Geist wirklich kultiviert werden.

Qigong erlebt seit Jahren einen regelrechten Boom. Kurse füllen sich, YouTube-Videos versprechen schnelle Entspannung, und in Wellness-Magazinen wird die jahrtausendealte chinesische Gesundheitspflege oft in einem Atemzug mit Achtsamkeits-Trends genannt. Wer tiefer einsteigen möchte – wer Qigong nicht nur imitieren, sondern wirklich verstehen will – stößt schnell auf ein Problem: Fundierte, verständliche und zugleich wissenschaftlich redliche Literatur ist rar.

Genau diese Lücke schließt das neue Buch, das Anfang Mai 2026 im Verlag Systemische Medizin erscheint: “Qigong – Körper, Atem und Geist kultivieren” von Peter Deadman.

https://akupunktur-expert.info/qigong-wirklich-verstehen-nicht-nur-praktizieren/

Qigong – Übungen zur Stärkung der Lunge mit Peter Deadman

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nqn70lirWKc

Angesichts des Coronavirus, das die Lunge befällt, hatte ich dieses 20-minütige Video mit drei Qigong-Übungen zusammengestellt, die zur Stärkung der Lunge beitragen sollen: 1. tiefe, langsame Bauchatmung, 2. zwei Qigong-Bewegungen zur Stärkung der Lunge, 3. Klopfen und Massieren des Lungenmeridians und des Brustbereichs.

Maître Ke Wen et Maître Qing Feng Zi présentent le Fuchen. – Les Temps du Corps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDfEacYqex4

Meister Qing Feng Zi führt eine Reihe von Bewegungen mit dem *Fuchen aus, gefolgt von Erläuterungen von Meister Ke Wen.

*Ein Fuzi, auch bekannt als Fuchen (Traditionelles Chinesisch: 拂塵; vereinfachtes Chinesisch: 拂尘; Pinyin: Fúchén), ist eine Art Fliegenwedel, bestehend aus einem kurzen Stab mit Haaren (von Tieren wie Kühen, Pferden oder Yaks), der von chan-buddhistischen Mönchen und taoistischen Daoshi als Instrument verwendet wird. Ursprünglich wurde er als Werkzeug verwendet, um Fliegen von Vieh zu verscheuchen, ohne sie zu verletzen. Schließlich wurde er vom Buddhismus und Taoismus übernommen, da man ihm die Kraft zusprach, Begierden und böse Einflüsse sowohl in der Umgebung des Besitzers als auch in seinen eigenen Gedanken zu beseitigen und ihn so der Erleuchtung (im Buddhismus) oder der Überwindung der sterblichen Welt (im Taoismus) näher zu bringen. (Wikipedia) – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuzi

#fuchen #fuzi #lesTempsDuCorps #maitreKeWen #maitreQingFengZi #qigong #wikipedia

L’antica disciplina che rielabora le leggi gravitazionali a vantaggio della leggerezza dei corpi
https://www.jacoporanieri.com/blog/?p=43395

#tecniche #metodi #arti marziali #cina #storia #discipline #filosofia #oriente #asia #allenamento #fisico #salti #agilità #combattimento #cinema #intrattenimento #cultura #società #dalmondo #kung-fu #wuxia #qigong

Programm mit Meister Qing Feng Zi bei Les Temps du Corps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDjdSH9HSpA

Wir haben die Ehre, Meister QING Feng Zi aus Wudang im November 2025 für drei Wochen bei uns begrüßen zu dürfen!

#China #Kurse #LesTempsDuCorps #Qigong #QingFengZi #Wudang

Qi Gong der Halswirbelsäule mit LIU Cui Fang in Les Temps du Corps – Miniatur

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8WLX9kfxXIA

#Halswirbelsäule #HWS #InnenNährendeÜbungen #LeibUndKörper #LesTempsDuCorps #LiuCuiFang #Qigong

dal 16 settembre riprendiamo i corsi della A.S.D. Mani come Nuvole, corsi di Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong e DaoYin #taichichuan #taijiquan #qigong zona Milano, Paullo, Melegnano, Pantigliate

Die Wahrheit über die Traditionelle Chinesische Medizin: Mythen und Gefahren https://www.dmz-news.eu/2024/02/03/die-wahrheit-%C3%BCber-die-traditionelle-chinesische-medizin-mythen-und-gefahren/ #TCM #Quatsch #Desinformation #Mythen #Gefahr #Akupunktur #Qigong #Tuina #Kräutermedizin #Diätetik #Medizin #Gesundheit #Pseudowissenschaft

A re- #introduction

I'm a #writer and working on yet another draft of a novel. I post about things that interest me and will engage with thoughtful people.

For mental health reasons, I don't post about #politics much. The #worldonfire and I grieve over it every day, as well as show-up, contribute, protest, and vote. I respect people who know the source of their news & cull out misinformation. I read a minimum of 3 newspapers a day. (IMO we have to keep #journalism esp. #localnewspapers alive.) I'm a member of one of the groups our (USA) House Speaker would like to get rid of: #LGBTQ

I'm a #breastcancer survivor. I hate war, nukes, guns, nazis, and bullies. I love my wife, my #dog, the #cats across the street, my friends, #theatre #musicals #films some #tv #nonviolence #qigong and #taichi #greenchile and #NewMexico .

Books: I'll read most anything. Esp. #mysteries #scifi #poetry #haiku #history