Spiritual Enlightenment is a uniquely human endeavor. This book provides traditional and modern scientific definitions of Qi and various Grand Circulation Qigong practices to guide you on a path toward spiritual growth.

Dedication Editor’s Note Foreword Preface PART I: FOUNDATIONS Chapter1: General Qìgōng Concepts 1.1 Introduction 1.2 What Is Qì? What Is Qìgōng? 1.3 Important Fundamental Concepts 1.4 Body’s Qì Network—Qìgōng Science 1.5 Quantity of Qì and Quality of Qì’s Manifestation 1.6 Five Regulatings 1.7 General Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng 1.8 Brief Background of Daoist Qìgōng Practice 1.9 Some Notes about Learning Qìgōng Chapter 2: Fundamental Concepts of Small and Grand Circulations 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Definitions and Purposes of Small Circulation and Grand Circulation 2.3 Contents of Muscle/Tendon Changing Grand Circulation 2.4 Contents of Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation 2.5 Contents of Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulation 2.6 Recovery from the Meditative State PART II: MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING GRAND CIRCULATION Chapter 3: Muscle/Tendon Changing Grand Circulation 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Girdle (Belt) Vessel Breathing—Enhance Immune System 3.3 Turtle Shell Breathing—Iron Shirt 3.4 Twelve Meridian Grand Circulation—Regulate Qì 3.5 Four Gates Breathing— 3.6 Martial Grand Circulation—Power and Endurance 3.7 Joint Breathing—Loosen and Relax the Body 3.8 Skin/Marrow Breathing (Body Breathing)—Enhance the Immune System 3.9 Internal Organs Breathing—Foundation of Life 3.10 Other Dual Circulation (with Human) 3.11 Qì Exchange with Nature PART III: MARROW/BRAIN WASHING SMALL AND GRAND CIRCULATIONS Chapter 4: Scientific Foundation of Brain Washing Qìgōng 4.1 Review of Ancient Chinese Qìgōng Understanding 4.2 Scientific Foundations and Interpretations 4.3 Ancient Practice and Guidelines for Practicing Today Chapter 5: Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Marrow/Brain Washing Small Circulation and Its Applications Chapter 6: Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulation 6.1 Introduction 6.2 Marrow Washing Grand Circulation 6.3 Ground Gate Grand Circulation Breathing 6.4 Heaven Gate Grand Circulation Breathing 6.5 Heaven/Ground Gates Grand Circulation 6.6 Buddhahood Grand Circulation (Spiritual Immortality) 6.7 Recovery from the Meditative State PART IV: COMBINATION OF MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING AND MARROW/BRAIN WASHING GRAND CIRCULATIONS Chapter 7: Combined Practice of Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Grand Circulations 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Leading Qì Downward—Prevent High Blood Pressure, Headache, and Insomnia 7.3 Rooting Training/Five Gates Breathing 7.4 SexualEnergyCultivation PART V: CONCLUSIONS Chapter 2: Conclusions 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Past, Present, and Future Acknowledgements Appendix: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms Index About the Author