The Complete Book of Shaolin: Comprehensive Programme for Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual Development
Yet, the best application of kungfu is not just to fight. The qualities of a good fighter that we develop in kungfu training - like courage, calmness, sound judgment, fluidity of movements and mental freshness - can be applied to make life more rewarding and meaningful for ourselves and for other people. --Chapter 5: Poetry of Strength and Courage (The Philosophy and Dimension of Shaolin Kungfu) - The Four Dimensions of KungfuPractising chi kung clears energy blockage, especially at the cellular and sub-atomic levels, with the beneficial effects gradually spreading to the levels of tissues, organs, and the whole body including the mind. When vital energy is increased and its flow harmonious, yin-yang balance is achieved. --Chapter 19: Curing Incurable Diseases (Shaolin Chi Kung and Chinese Medicine) - How Does Chi Kung Cure IllnessIn theory, Zen is the easiest. If you are ready, and just do this correctly - sit comfortably in a lotus position, close your eyes and keep your mind blank - you will achieve enlightenment, i.e. the greatest achievement any being can achieve, in an instant! But in actual practice, this approach may be the most difficult. It may sound odd, but sitting comfortably itself may not be easy! Some people cannot even sit comfortably on a chair; they feel restless after only a few minutes. Sitting in a lotus position, even if they are prepared to put up with some discomfort, is difficult for most untrained adults. Keeping the mind blank is worse; some people have told me it was the most difficult thing they had ever attempted. --Chapter 26: The Beauty and Profundity of Zen (Some Philosophical Considerations for Zen Training) - The Easiest or the Most Difficult