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Re: the dan tienFrom: spyrelx
Subject: General
Date/Time 2005-05-10 17:02:58
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"I wouldn't recommend resting your awareness on lower Dantian as it can enhance the problems for those with sexual disfunctions and sexually related addictions. And that applies to women as well as men."
I disagree. I think the sexual problems Max refers to can arise when you are engaged in genital stimulation combined with retention but don't move the energy away from your lower parts (i.e., don't circulated the energy and/or do other things to convert or dissipate it).
If you are not engaged in this sort of "sexual energy amping" then focus on the dan tien is largely a beneficial practice (though, as in all things, everything should be done with moderation and balance -- occasional chi kung, massage and running of the orbit are reccomended).
Indeed, I'm surprised that Max of all people is critical of this practice since most of the zen buddhist meditation I've been taught has emphasized -- along with empty mind and watching the breath -- focus on the dan tien (e.g., Max, the Fire Lotus guys in brooklyn are all about focusing on the dan tien).
It's also worth noting that, despite the myriad of different courses and techniques that Michael Winn markets, he has over the years moved to a greater appreaciation and emphasis on the dan tien as an area of focus. I've notice this with some of the other HT instructors as well.
Over all I consider it a pretty safe practice (particularly when compared to things like Iron Shirt or even the big draw).
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