Ancestor Qiu’s Secret Transmission of the Direct Guide to the Great Elixir (Morning Group)
4 Weekly Class with Robert Coons
Introduction
Welcome to this auspicious Course in the study of Daoist Internal Alchemy Meditation!
Over the following four weeks we will be taking a trip through time, space, and tradition to learn the secret teachings of Daoist Ancestor Qiu Chuji.
Qiu (who’s name is pronounced “chee-O”) was the youngest disciple of the Daoist Master Wang Chongyang and founded the Dragon Gate Sect of Internal Alchemy, which went on to become China’s leading school of Daoism.
During his life Qiu left behind various documents, but it was commonly believed that his school of practice kept secret the Daoist curriculum of “Ming Gong,” the school of building Qi (life energy).
Aside from mastering the art of the Golden Elixir and achieving Daoist “immortality” Qiu Chuji was also famous for his good works, including a legend that he travelled to the West of China to ask Ghengis Khan to stop killing.
Just to say it again, it is not completely clear that the document we are reading in this course was actually written by Qiu or his students, but it is by far the most clear and easy to understand document on the study of internal Alchemy and it uses much of the modern language used by both Daoists and Qigong practitioners, making it much more accessible than other similar works which use coded language about mercury and lead, dragon and tiger, phoenix and turtle and so on.
Adept cultivating the Great Elixir
What you will learn:
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develop your Qi in your lower abdomen by using your attention and breath.
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move the energy up your spine through the “three gates” to your brain,
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nurture your brain and return the energy to your “middle elixir field”
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how to grow the energy in your body and complete the “microcosmic orbit”,
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and how to use classical Daoist visualization techniques to encourage the growth other Qi as a secondary practice to silent alchemical meditation.
SCHEDULE
Four Mondays Starting from the 5th of July from 9 -10 AM (some classes may go slightly over time).
A special sale price of $100 will be available up to 3rd of July at which the cost will return to the regular price of $150. This is a pre-order event no money will be charged to your account until the day of the first course.
FAQ
How Will I Receive Course Materials?
Each week before class you will receive the PDF of the class which will include translated text and commentaries for the week. The Zoom link will be sent to your email in advance of the course. The replay will be available 48 hours after the live event.
What do I need?
To participate in our Zoom meetings, all you need is the ability to get online, and have Zoom downloaded to your device (computer, smartphone or tablet).
How do I watch the Replays?
Upon purchase, you will be able to stream the Replays when published, both over the web and through Gumroad's app.
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IOS: https://help.gumroad.com/customer/portal/articles/1684065-using-gumroad-library-for-iphone
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Android: https://help.gumroad.com/customer/portal/articles/1842663-using-gumroad-library-for-android
Are the videos downloadable?
The videos (Replays) are only accessible through online streaming.
You need to create a Gumroad account. With a Gumroad account, you will be able to access your Gumroad purchases at any time through your Library that includes your documents & your streaming videos.
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, no refunds can be given once the invitation links have been sent out.
Medical Disclaimer
Before starting any new programme it is advisable to consult your GP or doctor. Instructor Robert Coons cannot be held responsible for any physical or mental injury, harm or damage caused directly or indirectly by relying on the information contained within this course.
I am a secular Daoist practitioner and researcher and have spent nearly two decades studying Chinese energetic traditions including Daoism, Qigong, Internal Alchemy, the Internal Martial Arts, and Chinese Tea culture. I studied Chinese at East China Normal University and Daoist Scripture during a multi year apprenticeship with a secular disciple of Cao Zhenyang of the White Cloud Temple.
My main focus is on the Immortality Study Tradition of Daoism, a Modernist School which emphasizes meditation founded by Ancestral Teacher Chen Yingning during the mid Twentieth Century.
I also work as a translator and editor for Chinese Medicine World, the Magazine of the Ontario College of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
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Marie Rendeau
4 classes on Zoom & 4 PDF files with translations & commentaries