Meditation Columns

Autumn Wellness through Qigong

Qigong for Autumn: Embracing Change and Nourishing Energy Autumn marks the season of release, as nature prepares for winter. It’s an ideal time to nourish our energy and fortify the immune system. Spiritually, autumn invites us to reflect on who we truly are and release anything...

The Difference Between Qigong Meditation and Yoga

Origins of Vietnamese Qigong Meditation: Vietnamese Qigong meditation is a system developed over thousands of years by Buddhist monks, Daoist masters, and martial artists. It focuses on regulating internal energy (Qi) to enhance health and internal strength, harmonizing the body's energy pathways, and cultivating awareness. Yoga,...

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Qigong – a healthy body leads to a peaceful mind

In our cultural tradition, especially for those who practice at advanced levels, understanding one's own body is of utmost importance. If you don’t understand your body and how it operates, it means you are entirely dependent on others. In all living bodies, particularly in humans, there...

Qigong Meditation: Breath, Movement & Mindfulness & Enlightenment

Qigong meditation integrates both qigong and meditation, combining breath control, gentle movements, and mental awareness. In countries like Vietnam, Japan, China, and Korea, qigong meditation not only promotes physical health but also enhances mental clarity and spiritual enlightenment. Basic Qigong Meditation Principles for Men: Preserve essence...

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Primitive Meditation Types in Vietnam

Today, people have access to a wide range of information from various traditions and religions around the world. This ease of access allows for a better understanding of one another and the cultural traditions of different groups and nations globally. Among these ancient practices, meditation...

The four principles of Truc Lam Zen in Vietnam
The four principles of Truc Lam Zen in Vietnam

Go with the Flow To practice in the spirit of secular Zen, which means living amidst the world while finding happiness in the Dharma, you need to embrace the principle of going with the flow. Going with the flow means adapting to your current circumstances without...