SELECTION OF QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
AUGUST 2024 PART 3
"Cosmic Shower"
Question 1
When I practice Cosmic Shower, I often feel more connected to everything. After the experience I often feel much wiser. But if I ask myself what it is that I am much wiser, I wouldn't know the answer.
Editorial Note: from number 8 here.
— Sifu Santiago Criado, Shaolin Wahnam Alicante, Spain
Answer
When you practice "Cosmic Shower" you have "Cosmic Wisdom". You may not realise it, but it is there. For example, you are faster and know what lies ahead.
"Cosmic Wisdom" will enrich the decisions we make in our daily life. It will enable us to be better in our phenomenal world. Those who practice high-level chi kung are more efficient in our daily life.
Question 2
In the Small Universe we are not taking in extra energy from the cosmos but are circulating what energy we already have. In that sense can we say that the risk of over-training in the Small Universe is relatively lower than other Arts such as One-Finger Shooting Zen?
— Sifu John O Laoidh, Shaolin Wahnam Eireann
"One-Finger Shooting Zen"
Answer
Theoretically, "One-Finger Shooting Zen" is more likely to over-train as we consulate our force. In the "Small Universe", we circulate energy not only whatever we have, we also take in energy from the Cosmos.
I am therefore not sure of the difference, but from my experience the "Small Universe" is very powerful. I think the "Small Universe" may cause over-training.
Question 3
Sifu, when performing Double Dragons using the Black Tortoise Method, should we explode force quickly at the end or should we also perform that part very slowly?
Answer
When performing "Double Dragons" using the "Black Tortoise Method", we should send the "double dragons" out immediately.
The "Black Tortoise Method" should be performed very slowly.
— Sifu Santiago Criado, Shaolin Wahnam Alicante, Spain
Question 4
I will like to be able to translate both books into Spanish and make my best to make them available to Latin America and Spanish speaking readers in the United States.
I don't know much about publishing books, but I have a friend who might be able to help find a suitable publisher for the books in this part of the world.
Answer
I learned these two characteristics when studying two courses many years ago. One was to make my books readable. Adding humour to the books will make them readable. The other was to see that readers enjoyed the readings. These two are very valuable.
It is wonderful that you find writing books a pleasure. We should have many more writers. It may not be financially profitable, but it is worth it.
Sifu Roeland Dijkema
Question 5
It is great to know you and your family are in excellent health and happiness.
— Sifu Roeland Dijkema, Shaolin Wahnam Netherlands
Answer
You will be radiantly healthy, full of vitality, enjoy longevity, peak performance, and have spiritual joys irrespective of religion.
Question 6
A dragon asked me he would show what I should practise in my dreams. I then dreamt of using mirror hand and tiger-claws to subdue an opponent. Last week I had two more dreams in which I used tiger-claws to fight the same opponent. I overcame the opponent both times by using a combination of "White Tiger Presents Claw" followed by "Tiger Snatches Goat".
Answer
You use the tiger-claws. Do you know how to use "White Tiger Presents Claw" and "Tiger Snatches Goat" when we meet?
"Tiger Snatches Goat" is similar to "Brush Leg Twist Step" in Yang Style Taijiquan, except that it uses a tiger-claw instead of a palm. A tiger-claw is more suitable
"Tiger Claws"
Question 7
From the feeling I got, the demon represented a problem in my life.
Answer
There are many reasons why you dream. One reason was that it represented a problem in your life.
Question 8
Would you recommend I practise this for the time being?
Answer
A good procedure is to practice tiger-claws. You must also practice holding an iron ball, or any other methods
The great Shaolin master, Wong Fei Hoong, was a tiger specialist. He could tire off an opponent's limb. He was also known to have no-shadow kicks.
That was why my third sifu, Sifu Ho Fatt Nam, taught me holding an iron ball.
I am more of a Dragon now.
Question 9
Very best wishes for you and your family.
Answer
I wish your family good health and happiness. It would be nice if your wife and daughters attain my intensive courses. Please check my website.
If you have any questions, please e-mail them to Grandmaster Wong via his Secretary at stating your name, country and e-mail address.
LINKS
Selected Reading
- Entering into a Chi Kung State of Mind
- Is Chi Kung against other Religions?
- Amazing Techniques in Shaolin Kungfu
- The Wonderful Intensive Shaolin Kungfu Course
- 12 Taijiquan Combat Sequences