Originally posted by Fa Hui
Let's talk about Buddhism a little.
If you know Taoist practices, you will notice that there is some influence combined with Indian Yoga on Chan meditation practices; such as following the breath to the dan tien. In traditional Buddhist meditation, it is taught to actually follow the breath at the tip of the nose. It is not until we get to China does it shift to the dan tien. Why you may ask, because the Buddha NEVER taught energy and/or yoga practice. The teaching was meant for one thing and one thing only, Liberation from Suffering. Which does not have anything to do with being a neigung master. You practice meditation to liberate the heart/mind, it had NOTHING to do with yoga/qigong. That came later with the influence of Taoism in China, where qigong and neigong practices are required for spiritual liberation.
Let's talk about Buddhism a little.
If you know Taoist practices, you will notice that there is some influence combined with Indian Yoga on Chan meditation practices; such as following the breath to the dan tien. In traditional Buddhist meditation, it is taught to actually follow the breath at the tip of the nose. It is not until we get to China does it shift to the dan tien. Why you may ask, because the Buddha NEVER taught energy and/or yoga practice. The teaching was meant for one thing and one thing only, Liberation from Suffering. Which does not have anything to do with being a neigung master. You practice meditation to liberate the heart/mind, it had NOTHING to do with yoga/qigong. That came later with the influence of Taoism in China, where qigong and neigong practices are required for spiritual liberation.
It's not like Taoists meditate for the sake of meditation. They meditate to liberate their heart/mind too. Yoga and Qigong are tools that help in that pursuit by preparing your body.
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