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Life Paths in Ayurveda

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Life Paths : 1. Hitayu :-- A life with righteous living, truthfulness, living in harmony with nature. 2. Ahitayu :-- A self-absorbed life, conservative, not living in harmony with nature, other entities and environment. 3. Sukhayu :-- Good health with sound body and mind, life with comforts. Partial consideration to the nature. 4. Dukhayu :-- Disturbed physical and mental state. Negative karma accumulation, harming the balance of nature, environment and nature. Thanks for Reading !!!

Minimize Adverse Effects of Past Karmas

Hello Everyone !!! Karma  is a concept of Hinduisms which explains  causality  through a system where beneficial effects are derived from past beneficial actions and harmful effects from past harmful actions, creating a system of actions and reactions throughout a soul's ( Atman 's )  reincarnated  lives  forming a cycle of rebirth.  The causality is said to be applicable not only to the material world but also to our thoughts, words, actions and actions that others do under our instructions. The 5 Means to Minimize Adverse Effects of Past Karmas :  1. By prayer to Higher Power/ God 2. By will power 3. By Yoga and meditation 4. By consultation with saints 5. By use of astrological banglesthe  Thank you for Reading !!!

Principles of Close Quarter Battle (CQB)

Hello Everyone !!! The 5 Principles of Assault : 1. Detailed planning 2. Surprise 3. Methods of entry 4. Speed 5. Violence of action Thanks for Reading !!!

Tai Chi (China)

Hello Everyone !!! The 4 Forces : 1. An (condensing/ downward) 2. Ji (pressing/ forward) 3. Lu (absorbing) 4. Peng (expansion) The 3 Main Styles of Shaolin : 1. Pakua 2. Hsing-I 3. TaiChi #  Authentic Tai Chi comprises of Fa (method of execution of techniques), Gong (specific skill). Thanks for Reading !!!

Wuxia (Chinese Fiction Genre)

Hello Everyone !!! Code of Xia : The 8 attributes are benevolence, justice, individualism, loyalty, courage, truthfulness, disregard for wealth, desire for glory. It also emphasizes importance of repaying benefactors after having received deeds of En (favor) from others, seeking Chou (revenge) to bring justice. The Fighters Skills & Abilities : Martial arts, weapons & objects, Qigong, Chi power, Acupuncture, Acupressure. Jianghu : (Hermits, rebels, outlaws) Moral principles maintained are chivalry, righteousness, virtue, loyalty, revenge. Some basic norms & rules within community :-- No use of dirty tricks during fights, unless having a personal feud. Personal feuds do not extend to family members. Always show respect for seniors and elders according to their status or age. Complete obedience to one's teacher. No learning of martial arts from another person without prior permission from own teacher. Not using martial arts against untrained o...

Confucianism (Chinese Philosophy)

Hello Everyone !!! The 5 Constant Ethics : 1. Ren (benevolence) 2. Yi    (justice) 3. Li     (proper rites) 4. Zhi  (knowledge) 5. Xin  (integrity) The 4 Virtues : 1. Jie      (contingency) 2. Xiao    (filial piety) 3. Yi 4. Zhong (loyalty) Other Elements of Ethics : Cheng (honesty), Shu (kindness & forgiveness), Lian (honesty & cleanliness), Chi (shame, sense of judgement), Yong (bravery), Wen (kind & gentle), Liang (good, kindhearted), Gong (respectful, reverent), Jian (frugal), Rang (modesty, self-efficacy). The 7 Characteristics of a Junzi (gentleman) : 1. Frugality 2. Does more and speak less 3. Loyal 4. Obedient 5. Knowledgeable 6. Disciplined 7. Benevolent The 4 Categories of People : (Song dynasty) 1. Junzi 2. Lesser man (no virtues, but intelligence and skills) 3. Philistine (a commander) 4. Sage Thanks for Reading !!!

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Concepts

Hello Everyone !!! The 6 Practices : 1. Acupuncture 2. Herbology 3. Tuina massage 4. Fire-cupping 5. Moxibustion 6. Qigong The 6 Yin Organs : Heart, kidney, pericardium, liver, lungs, spleen. The 6 Yang Organs : Gallbladder, large and small intestines, stomach, Triple Warmer , bladder. Herbology : # The 4 nature of herbs :-- Hot, warm, cool, cold/neutral. # The 5 flavors :-- Bitter, pungent, salty, sour, sweet. # There are 50 fundamental herbs. A disease is generally a disharmony in energies of Yin, Yang, Qi, Xue, Zang-fu, meridians, interaction between body and environment. Model of the Body : The primary functional entities are :-- Qi Xue (blood) Jinye (body fluids) 5 Zang organs 6 Fu organs 20 meridians (12+8) The Causes of Illness  : #  The 6 external causes  :-- Wind Cold Damp Heat Summer heat Dryness #  The 7 internal causes  :-- Anger Fear Fright Grief Joy Worry & pensiveness  #  Other causes...