to the next. The five openings are the flesh-eye, the heaven-eye, the wisdom eye, the dharma eye and the Buddha eye. These can be conceived of as nonvisual sense functions. These skills are progressive, and only by careful conservation of Qi can one advance from one step to the next. Based on our knowledge of Qigong effects and phenomena, humans are able to visualize subconsciously. In the terminology of modern natural science, one can observe things with "cold light effectors." Everyone has cold light effectors. Everyone has points on his body that "glitter." For example, everyone's Tian Mu (heaven-eye) acupuncture point can be opened to glitter and to visualize figures or writings. Everyone's subsound effectors can sense inaudible sound without using one’s ears. Cold light effectors are objectively existent, however, one must resolve to open and use them. Certain conditions must be met to open them, and energy is needed to use them. When these effectors are open and are emitting cold light, the light is received and reflected by an object. The object is "visualized" through this reflected light ray. Everyone can awaken non-visual sense functions through the practice of Qigong. Some persons practice one or two hours a day. This is analogous to a worker who melts iron ore in a furnace, but then continually puts out the fire. By always melting and cooling, the worker gets nothing out of the furnace, not steel and water, nor iron ore. To be most effective in awakening functions, one must practice twenty-four hours a day. When one practices while working, one’s work will also improve. There is a method for this and I will mention that later. 62 ~ 2 + eee erm The first of the five-eye openings is the flesh- . eye opening. Once one opens his flesh-eye, he will ' not be near-sighted nor far-sighted. He will see with extraordinary sharpness, far and near. 03-5 The first of the five-eye openings is the flesh-eyed opening. Generally people become far-sighted as theye age. Some people become near-sighted due to readings and working in dim light. When the flesh-eye is opened,o near- or far-sightedness is not a problem and one seesS with extreme sharpness. This is a visual function, but also the foundation of nonvisual functions. However, i x one does not conserve one’s ability well enough, it iss hardly possible to progress to nonvisual functions. ° (A member of the audience asked, "Dr Yan, youS have Qigong skills, why do you wear glasses? Are youn, near-sighted or astigmatic?") w My glasses are neither for near-sightedness norg astigmatism. These glasses change shades when light intensity changes. In some places the light is too bright,” which is harmful to the eyes, also, photo flashes irritateo the eyes. For these reasons I wear lenses that adapt to® changes in light, but there is another concern. Some Qigong masters believe it is not good to have one’s pictures taken frequently. I wear glasses, which alters my image,)) so that the picture is not exactly like me. Therefore, In wear glasses in front of a large audience but not ino everyday life. w To summarize the discussion, the first “opening”, — the flesh-eye opening, is not a high level Qigong practice.r However, practicing it can correct near-sightedness, far-o sightedness, and astigmatism. fe) prov The second "opening" is the heaven-eyeq opening. At this level one is able to open one’st heaven-eye acupuncture point, view distant objects, 63
and see inside objects. With practice one learns to open the flesh-eye; with further practice one can open the heaven-eye. In this first stage of non-visual viewing, one is able to see distant objects and to see inside objects. Nonvisual functions may be reduced if they are overused. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, many children with extraordinary functions were discovered. Authorities who were not concerned with the ‘children’s training, often asked them to demonstrate their skill or to detect objects. The children did not know to train themselves, and, as their power was consumed, it was reduced over time. The former party secretary of Sichuan province, Mr. Chao Yang, was the initial supporter of extraordinary functions study. When he confirmed that Yu Tang of Dazu, Sichuan, was able to read with his ears, Mr. Yang defended the accurate report of the Daily Sichuan press. Later, however, people trying to deny the existence of extraordinary functions, repeatedly tested and inspected these children, and thereby disregarded the limits of human power. Unavoidably, some of the retests failed because of the considerable drain on human reserves of energy. However, the incidence of failures was exaggerated and some people claimed that extraordinary functions were a fraud or were superstitions. From a purely physical viewpoint, human physiological functions metabolize, suppress old cells, and sustain new cells as the body grows, ages, gets ill and dies. Qi ability changes too because it is sensitive to the faults of human beings and even super beings have occasional faults. This issue is better discussed at another time. The third opening is the wisdon-eye opening. This opening level has four functions, the first of which is the multi-eye function. o After attaining the heaven-eye opening ability, with practice and c ireful conservation of Qi, one can advanc® . : or) to the wisdom-eye opening. This opening has foust _ functions, the first is the multi-eye function. ra This function allows one not only to see through aS object, but also to view the object in three-dimension frog / multiple angles. For instance, one could view a cup, frory - side, back side, top side, bottom side and inside. In ord? ' to accomplish multiple angle viewing, many points on ae sid. body must glow, transmitting rays to the many-si object and receiving photo signals from each of thes? sides. 20 The second function of the wisdom-eye 8 called the analytic-eye or analytic-eye gong. Att level of Qigong, one can arouse genetic cods information in one’s body to utilize experiences lessons, and wisdom of ancestors. 01/ r=) When one attains analytic-eye gong, one can arouse genetic code information in one’s body to utilize thf knowledge, experience, lessons and wisdom of one ancestors. A teacup, for example, can be seen insid® outside, front side, etc., using the multi-eye functioff However, if one is not familiar with teacups or does ng recognize the historical significance of a particular teacup, the image is like a quote out of context. The analytic-ey8 gong allows one to bring up genetic information from@ ancestors to analyze the cup to determine, for exampl@ that the cup is from a particular era. <x The above statements may seem incomprehensible, and people question, asking, "Who can know without 65
learning? Isn’t this superstitious? Is this pre-birth knowledge?" However, our ancestors learned and had knowledge, which is passed on through genetic code. For example, some children who have been taught negligible math are able to calculate two numbers faster than a computer. Someone in the audience asks, " i i related to Glewne? ks, “Is quick calculation It is possible to say that these children may have analytic-eye gong. Perhaps their ancestors studied mathematics and that knowledge was passed through genetic code. Or, perhaps they have living relatives who are studying computers, and communicate with them through intuitive genetic affinity. In summary, potential for quick calculation may be aroused by inherited learning experience, intuitive information exchange among living blood-relatives, and the practice of Qigong. The fastest thing in the world is human thought. It is faster than light, electricity, and certainly than data entry. With one thought, ‘a person can arrive at the solution to a seemingly very complex problem. Therefore, a person can calculate faster than computers. Why would someone die after entering the tome of an Egyptian king? Why do some people recover when they reach a certain destination? Are these phenomena probably caused by residual Qigong Information? According to record, the tomb of an ancient king was found near an Egyptian pyramid. The archeologist who unearthed it died on the very night of his discovery. Some say he was bitten by a mosquito, but it is unlikely that the several thousand-year-old tomb held mosquitoes. Other people who entered the tomb with him did not die 66 that night or following nights, which further destroys the mosquito theory. However, it is contended that all other people who entered the tomb with him died within one year. ts) Later another archeologist entered the tomb, inteng? on preserving the tomb and respectful of the dead. H then "read" an ancient Egyptian inscription, and seeme & to "understand" its meaning, although he did not know the language. After copying the inscription, he consulted resource books at home. The translation from referenc® | material was the same as he “understood”: “A curse off . whomever disturbs my peace for they face disaster ang, will immediately die!" S It is said that the archaeologist publicized the inscription in affiliated departments in Egyp§ Subsequent visitors to the tomb hoped to preserve tha tomb and to benefit from it. Some of these people wen cured of illness. Similarly, a person with sincere faith iz Qigong may visit the place where Qigong masters practiced, may worship some appropriate frescoes qf statues, and may become well. © In China today, some consider these worshipesg superstitious. And, indeed, there are uneducated backward people who have an irrational beliefin “ghost These "ghosts" do not exist. However, the phenomeng may be interpreted another way. For example, there maf be a strong magnetic field, radiation, or cosmic ray whic is beneficial to humans at the site of the frescoes we statues. Therefore, the sick who walk or practice Qigong where Qigong masters chose to exercise, may reduce thei sickness. 3 Also, disciples of the master may still come to site, and his Qigong information may pass on throu: them, If the sick have strong faith in the master ang walk or practice Qigong at the site, when they enter into a Qigong state, they can easily receive the information of 67
the master and be healed. There is also the possibility that the master changed the microstructure or the molecular structure of some substances at the site. This too may reduce or cure the symptoms of the visitor. Therefore, although the sick may become well when visiting a site, this may not be due to miracles of supernatural beings, but rather may be due to the effects of Qigong information, flourishing plants, fresh air, or the aura of goodwill left by many visitors, or all of these. The final point is that genetic and residual Qigong information does have an effect. The third function of the wisdom-eye is called “historical-eye," or the historical-eye gong. The historical-eye can not only see the present symptoms of the patient, but also the medical history. The analytic-eye can see the present, but not the past, therefore the wisdom-eye must have a third function, the historical-eye. To see the past means to detect residual information from the past, both deeds and thoughts. By some journalistic reports, certain Qigong masters, when giving medical diagnosis, can correctly determine the patient’s medical history and foresee the development of the disease. To detect the past, one must have the historical-eye gong. - The fourth function of the wisdom-eye is called "future-eyes", or tuture-eye gong. The future-: eye can foretell the future development of present situations. It is not sufficient to be able to see the past and the present, for someone will ask, what about tomorrow? To 68 : be complete, one should also see the future. This requires the future-eye gong. According to an ancient story, Bian Que met Qi Henggong and said, "You are suffering from an illness? which is now only skin deep. If not treated in time, thee illness will progress." When Qi Henggong heard this, heo shrugged it off lightly. "I feel fine," he said, and then sent $ Bian Que away. S Five days later Bian Que saw Qi Henggong again, 2 and said, "Your illness is now in the blood stream. If nst© treated now, it will be serious." Qi Henggong was& somewhat displeased, and said, “I feel absolutely fine. Quit bothering me." Five days later Bian Que went to see Qi Henggong © and said, "Your illness is now in the internal organs. You > must be treated now." Qi Henggong pretended not tog notice him. , After five more days Bian Que went to look for Qi Henggong. When he saw him, he turned away without Oo saying a word. Qi Henggong was puzzled by his behavior x and called him back. Bian Que said, "When the illness is S skin deep, a hot water treatment will cure it. When the © <= illness is in the blood stream, acupuncture will cure it. S Even when the illness goes into the internal organs, Q medicated wine can still reach it. Now that the illness 4 has entered the marrow, it is incurable." Qi Henggong o still did not believe it. o In yet another five days, Qi Henggong succumbed &% to grave illness. When he sent for Bian Que, the latter 6 had already disappeared. Qi Henggong died soon + afterwards. Bian Que could not only scan the inside of the human body, but also detect development of illness. Therefore, he possessed at least the wisdom-eye gong. The question arises, if the past has left residual information, how can the future project its information? 2 007 R Approved 69