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EXERCISE AND MEDITATION

Like Pa-kua, Hsing-i derives from ancient Buddhist and especially Taoist meditation practices. The physiological and esoteric principles have been explicated by master Kuo Yun-shen, and what follows in this section is a summary of his teachings. Taoist meditation and internal boxing both have the goal of emptiness. But where meditation goes from inaction to action, boxing goes in the opposite direction, from action to inaction. From the Taoists, the Hsing-i masters borrowed the following concept of changes:

Hsing-i Stages Taoist Sedentary Changes Body Changes Type of Energy 1. Change essence to ch'i Hard burning Bones Visible 2. Change ch'i spirit Summoning fire Sinews Concealed 3. Change spirit to emptiness Divine lire Marrow Mysterious

To get visible energy, you must be centered and balanced. This energy transforms essence (actually connoting but meaning much more than just sexual energy) into ch'i, which changes the bones. When you stand and move, your bones become hard and your body becomes solid like a mountain. After rigorous practice for an extended period, your dispersed ch'i is concentrated at your navel and all parts of your body become coordinated.