Shaolin Chi Kung and Zen
by Sifu Joan Browne
Inner Chamber Disciple of Shaolin Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit
5th Generation Lineage holder.
Practising Shaolin Chi Kung is also pracitsing Zen!
The three
principal features of Zen are that it is simple, direct and effective.
Shaolin Chi Kung is also simple direct and effective.
Zen can be interpreted at three levels:
- Meditation
- A cosmic glimpse
- The Supreme Reality.
Meditation
is the training of the mind to reach higher states of reality where the
meditator becomes aware that he is more than his physical self. To be in
meditation, the lowest meaning of Zen, is a crucial feature in chi kung
practice, without this meditative state of mind it would be difficult
for vital energy to flow harmoniously.
The
training of energy and the training of mind in Shaolin Chi Kung have a
mutually beneficial effect: when a practitioner is in a meditative
state, his energy effects are enhanced, the good effects of his energy
training lead him to deeper levels of consciousness where he may have
glimpses of cosmic reality. As he progresses to the highest level of chi
kung, he may achieve cosmic realization.
Zen
teaches us to be effective, calm, mentally refreshed and alive at every
moment and at the spiritual level it shows us the way to the greatest
attainment any being can ever aspire to. Sifu Joan.
Project ZEN has been set up by Sifu Joan to help people understand the importance of taking care of themselves holistically. It is common knowledge that we take more care of our cars than we do of ouselves, yet we are most surprised, annoyed and full of fear when our system screams that it cannot take anymore and we become ill, tired,fearful, stressed, in pain, lethargic, get infection after infection etc
We take pill after pill (and another one to overcome the side effects of the previous one) handing our power over to somebody else, when in many cases we could have avoided the 'problem' in the first place. Having the knowledge, good intention and determination of taking good care of ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually can empower us and ensure that we enjoy the most amazing life.
To reach a wide variety of people and have easy access to the courses, Project ZEN will be held in the well known RDS Concert Hall, Ballsbridge, Dublin on September 3rd & 4th 2011. It is expected that this course will book up very quickly so please get your application for acceptance in as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Here are some comments from previous courses:
A heart to heart transmission of a genuine internal art.
A deeper understanding of Chi Kung, as well as many items linked to it e.g Zen, Buddhism and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
It was an unexpectedly great experience.
A powerful insight into what it means to be a truly happy human being.
A great course for healing and overall wellbeing.
Energy Flow and such a deep sense of peace.
A unique experience of connecting with my inner being.
The pain is gone and the pills are gone!
A wonderful feeling of being safe and protected.
We are so lucky in Ireland to have you Sifu Joan, I have travelled abroad to many courses but this has truly touched my heart.
