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Thank you, Teacher Weng.
The journey has been filled with painstaking effort. The supervision courses, from dynamic exercises to book-based explanations, have allowed me to deeply understand that the heart is connected to the mind. Each person's deepest aspects are gradually revealed, leading to a unified mind and righteous thoughts. Stillness gives my spirit direction. The life philosophy and profound texts have given me ample space for reflection. To be able to understand and cherish each other on the same boat (cause and effect) makes my existence meaningful. Obtaining the supervision certificate is essential to truly achieve my goals and move forward. A truly fulfilling and blessed experience!
Please offer your guidance and corrections.
What was special about this year was participating in four days of supervision refresher training and six supervision courses. For me, I learned more, improved more, and grew a lot! I think the growth in my own mindset was the most obvious.
I have come to a deep understanding that "taking a step back in everything can lead to a different situation," and that "one must remain calm, be humble, and hold one's head high." Therefore, I now understand that when faced with a situation, I should first calm down, accept it patiently, and then step back and put myself in the other person's shoes, examining and thinking from various angles: What constitutes a "perfect" outcome for an event? How can I achieve a "perfect ending"? What can I do? This is true compassion.
I've also come to realize that "doing things well is more important than doing them perfectly." This phrase often reminds me to pay attention to "having multiple perspectives on life," and I also tell myself to consider "what to do, what I want to do, and what I should do." When dealing with things, "it's good if things go smoothly and smoothly." Knowing how to hide myself can avoid some disputes and naturally resolve some obstacles, ultimately increasing my room for maneuver.
So, personally speaking, this year has been a pivotal year of growth for me. I am grateful to those who have always trusted and supported me, and I thank those who have inspired my growth. I know that my heart is more resolute, and I am clearer about the path I want to take in this life. I will persevere and bravely move forward.
Thinking back to the "Yuanfu Supervision Group," I realize I feel somewhat inadequate as a supervisor, as I have so much to improve and work on. Supervision involves "monitoring and guiding," acting as an intermediary, or even a behind-the-scenes facilitator. But when it comes to implementing supervision, I need to examine myself: what do I possess? How much preparation have I made? What can I demonstrate? And who, what, and what are I supervising? The teacher has given a lot of space for supervision, seemingly encompassing people, events, and things.
I often think that before supervision, one must first accept learning, and after learning, one must continuously practice and improve. One must also recognize and understand Yuanfu, and understand the supervisor's mission: "to build good relationships, help and love each other, cultivate oneself and nourish the body, change habits, remove impurities and retain purity, and enhance spiritual energy." Only then can one go out and promote, develop and spread the Five Treasures of Yuanfu.
Therefore, I suggest repeated training sessions. Teachers can further categorize students by their attributes and strictly enforce progress requirements; or clearly define the supervision structure, progressing step-by-step. Because the scope of Yuanfu is too broad and deep, and the teachers are teaching too much too quickly, most students seem to be just skimming the surface! Therefore, it's difficult for them to effectively utilize their knowledge, and the results are not significant.
In addition to diligently teaching and guiding students, our supervisors are now studying books, promoting and sharing the good knowledge, true concepts, and new ideas of Yuanfu, and strengthening the dissemination of these to the world. I think it is very important to have a new understanding of the "meaning of life" and "spiritual practice." We need to work on both tangible and intangible aspects, and also actively carry out "thought reconstruction" before "changing people's hearts."
This is my current report on my experience with supervision. I welcome your feedback and corrections! Thank you.
Change of mindset
Since the first lesson when the teacher imparted the short sword technique formula, my understanding of it was merely literal, nothing more. After the formula was taught, aside from memorizing it and trying to comprehend it with my limited intellect, I didn't think about it much. However, as time went by and I experienced some things, I gradually gained a deeper understanding of the formula.
I often ponder this question: why has my spiritual practice been stagnant? The only reason is my mind.
There has been no real change in behavior. To improve, one must first subdue oneself. This means subduing one's habits, ways of thinking, and preconceived notions.
I often think I know a little bit, and I'm quick to use my teacher's articles to criticize and judge others, but I rarely use that knowledge to judge myself or see if I've reached that level. This self-righteousness leads to stagnation. Sometimes I wonder, was God deliberately playing a joke on us when He created us? We have eyes on ourselves, yet we can't see ourselves clearly, while we see others perfectly. If we lack self-awareness, are unwilling to reflect, and are unwilling to accept criticism, will we never truly understand ourselves?
Everyone's daily actions, words, and behavior are a reflection of their inner self. The level of one's inner cultivation can be seen in their daily actions; in other words, every action is a manifestation of one's inner state. If one deliberately tries to cultivate oneself, how long can that cultivation last? Sometimes, one's inner cultivation will inadvertently be revealed. Without truly entering into spiritual practice, one's mindset cannot be changed. Temporary changes are, at best, merely temporary contrivances. True change comes from within. What is expressed is natural, not deliberate.
I think the change in mindset is about whether one's psychological resilience has increased. In the past, I thought I had no arrogance, but in reality, I was quite arrogant. In other words, my heart was not broad enough, and my vision was not wide enough, so I lacked the wisdom and compassion of a superhuman.
The lack of progress over the years stems from a lack of open-mindedness. I haven't fully opened myself up. My own preconceived notions confine my perspective; my understanding is limited, like a frog at the bottom of a well. Therefore, to make progress, I must accept guidance from others. When someone unreasonably criticizes you, if you can clasp your hands in prayer, bow, bend over, or even prostrate yourself before them, doing this several times will increase your open-mindedness tenfold or even hundreds of times.
In the past, when you made mistakes, did you always find excuses to shirk responsibility? It's because you're too narrow-minded and afraid to take responsibility. In reality, you'll make mistakes whenever you do something, and you won't make mistakes if you do nothing. You'll say the wrong thing whenever you speak; the key is to be open and honest. Admit your mistakes when they occur, and you won't keep making the same errors. Learn from sages who dare to take responsibility. Only by facing the facts with a genuine mindset can you change yourself and elevate your character.
In reality, every person and every event we encounter in life is there to shape us. If we cannot transform ourselves and utilize these experiences, we will bring about our own destruction. Just as a knife itself has no discriminating mind, it is the human mind that discriminates. The mindset of the one wielding the knife determines its function. Whether to destroy or save others, or to save oneself, all depends on the transformation of one's inner self. Since all beings have honed and shaped us, if we attain enlightenment, there is no reason not to give back to all beings. In fact, in the process of spiritual practice, we must rely on all beings to gain a clearer understanding of ourselves. To achieve perfect merit in this life, we must also depend on all beings. Therefore, it is not we who bring about the enlightenment of all beings, but rather all beings who bring about our own.
Interpersonal relationships are like mirrors; seeing others' faults reveals similar flaws in oneself. When one's heart is clear like a mirror, one is acutely aware of one's own and others' thoughts and intentions, preventing one from getting lost in illusions and giving rise to delusions. However, most people are often prejudiced, only seeing others' shortcomings and not their strengths. In reality, everyone has strengths and weaknesses. Everyone has a kind side in their nature, as well as bad habits and flaws. Because we have been through countless cycles of reincarnation in this world, these habits have become so ingrained that they have almost seeped into the depths of our souls, preventing the awakening of spiritual power and leading us astray by desires. When one cannot control oneself, one is swayed by external circumstances and led astray by habits. Therefore, having the composure to act steadfastly is also a form of wisdom.
I've realized I need to be strict with myself, and I must be able to get angry with myself. If I'm always lenient with myself and let myself off the hook, no one can mold me. A person's success isn't shaped by teachers, but by themselves; teachers are guides. As the saying goes, "The master leads you to the door, but the practice is up to you." You are responsible for your own actions, just as you are responsible for your own spiritual growth.
A true spiritual practitioner only sees their own shortcomings, not those of others. If you see everything as bad and only yourself as good, then you are actually the worst. If you admit you are the worst and don't change, you are an unforgivable sinner. It's forgivable to be unaware of one's faults, but it's unforgivable to know them and not change. Conquering oneself makes one a great person, and going further makes one a saint (ordinary people only see the faults of others, saints only see their own faults and don't find fault with others).
The elevation of one's spiritual level begins with a change in one's mindset.
Yuanfu's Fantastic Journey
It's been over three years since I first encountered and joined Yuanfu, a period that, while not short, has taken me on a fantastic journey. I know myself has changed; changes in my body, mind, energy, nature, and spirit have been quietly and imperceptibly taking place. My body has become healthier, my mindset has shifted in the right direction, and my internal energy has gradually strengthened with continuous practice and self-cultivation. I think my nature and spirit have also unconsciously improved accordingly—everything has proceeded so naturally.
Regarding the practice methods, after attending one supervisory training course and one follow-up supervisory training course, coupled with practical experience in leading the practice, and adhering to the principle that when teaching others, one must have a correct understanding of the methods and that the movements must be performed correctly, I have gained confidence in my ability to fulfill the supervisory role after repeated self-corrections. What impressed me most was that once during practice, when I stretched out my hand, I strongly felt a breeze in it, and afterwards I could always feel the force of the breeze in my hand, which I found very interesting. I began to think about the relationship between wind and qi. My own idea is that qi is static, while wind is dynamic. Qi needs wind to propel it to have an effect; the wind moves the qi, and the qi can then spread.
A few months ago, while practicing Flying Leaf Qigong, I clearly felt a surge of heat emanating from my right hand as I extended it, a gesture that embodies both Yin and Yang energy. I believe these advancements signify the beginning of another milestone in my journey. After each period of practice, I notice different changes within myself. Calling my journey to Yuanfu a fantastical one is truly no exaggeration. Yuanfu Qigong is indeed unique; if you have the opportunity to encounter it, seize it, use it to help yourself, and then help others when you have the capacity.
Regarding books, the teacher specifically held six supervision training courses, opening up valuable time for each supervisor to ask questions. I could also gain inspiration from everyone's questions, growing and progressing together. When I encounter troubles or can't figure things out, I often think about what the teacher said and read the words in the teacher's books. I can find key phrases that help me shift my perspective. The phrase that has been most helpful to me at this stage is "Calm down and face everything." By turning the teacher's words and articles into action and applying them to daily life, I will gradually get back on the right track. Only through continuous learning can we continuously improve. Spiritual practice is endless. Maintain a calm mind, move forward naturally, and things will fall into place naturally.
The shift in mood, the change in mindset, seeing the whole picture clearly, the articulation of interpersonal relationships, understanding why we are here and how to cultivate ourselves... all these things gradually took shape after I entered Yuanfu. How to put them into practice in life depends on my own cultivation. By chance, I embarked on this wondrous journey at Yuanfu. Because I knew how to seize opportunities and put in the effort, I transformed my destiny. Thank you, Teacher, for your guidance. I will strive to discover my own potential and contribute my abilities to the world; I believe this is the best way to repay Teacher Weng.
Thank you, teacher! May you all be blessed with perfect fortune!
Supervision Class Reflection Report
I am grateful for my teacher's earnest teachings. In our daily conversations, there are meaningful yet easy-to-understand principles that seem ordinary, while in our articles and books, there are profound and difficult truths that require wisdom to comprehend. Although I am not very perceptive at the time, these teachings have been quietly etched into my mind and deeply ingrained in my heart. Whenever I encounter situations or tests in life, these teachings come to mind.
I've recently been struck by a phrase my teacher often says: "Things will get better after a while." These seemingly simple words actually contain a profound philosophy, and it's not easy to truly understand, grasp, and apply them in daily life. So how do we achieve "things will get better after a while"?
People often harbor hidden convictions and expectations of others, and in turn, others will react in ways that reflect these expectations. I realized that I must first adjust my own mindset, let go of my convictions, and compromise with the current situation (the current situation depends on the specific circumstances and cannot be generalized). Then, I must change my expectations of others, because those are self-imposed limitations. I hope everything will go as I wish, and if it doesn't, I expect the other person to change to accommodate me, otherwise I'll be unhappy. Isn't this just creating trouble for myself? Changing my perspective, taking a step back, finding a different angle, being more tolerant, and thinking positively about everything will open up a world of possibilities. Life goes on, but with a different mindset, everything changes.
If someone has expectations of me and does something that makes me uncomfortable or feel forced, how should I deal with it? I will first try to understand the other person's thoughts and put myself in their shoes. Then I will figure out the best way to deal with it. Only when both of us are at peace can we reach the state of "things will go smoothly afterward". This really tests my wisdom!
Practice experience
When I calm down, I feel something slowly moving around above my head. When listening to the teacher's recordings, I unconsciously feel my energy swaying. I practice stillness exercises and silently recite the short sword technique mantra. When I silently recite the mantra, I quickly feel energy flowing within my body. Originally, I placed my hands on my dantian to calmly observe the energy, but later I felt a urge to release my hands. So I released my hands at will, and they swayed naturally as if pulled by an attraction. Slowly, a thought suddenly came to mind: the teacher said, "The short sword technique can enhance the effect of skill." So I silently recited the short sword technique mantra, and sure enough, I felt a gravitational energy in my hands, a feeling of energy attracting and repelling each other between my hands, like the feeling of magnets repelling each other. The energy was strong, and I could really feel an energy flowing between my palms. My hands swayed naturally, becoming very fast and visibly tangible. But it wasn't that my hands were rotating; rather, my hands were constantly maintaining a distance while swaying and attracting each other.
Calm your mind and observe your Qi. When your mind is calm, feel the Qi expanding into a ball in front of you. Your hands, originally folded, will unconsciously move forward from your lower dantian, as if embracing a large ball, and your body will circle left and right. At this moment, silently recite the "Short Sword Technique Mantra" in your mind, and your hands will unconsciously move as if holding a sword. Your right hand will feel like it's gripping the sword, and your left hand will hold the hilt. How amazing! Continue this movement for a while, as if you're practicing sword techniques!
Recently, while practicing the Five Elements and Sun and Moon exercises, I've been experiencing a greater awareness of Qi and energy flow. I feel it as soon as I start practicing the Five Elements. Before, my hands would just feel numb; now, they feel not only numb but also hot and tingling. My Laogong acupoints feel heavy, like the Qi has weight. When I push my hands up, a Qi carries them upwards, very easily, almost like buoyancy. However, when I push them down, I feel resistance and can't push them down easily, so my speed naturally falls behind the music. I've also found that the slower I move and the more I feel the Qi field, the more I can sense its presence. I've also found that I'm particularly sensitive to the Five Elements, especially on my second practice session. The feeling is very comfortable; it truly feels like "the person is in the Qi, and the Qi is in the person!"
In the morning, when practicing the Five Elements exercise and rotating to the east, I felt a tingling sensation in my head as I pulled my Qi. In the middle, when I lowered my hands to the Baihui point (crown of the head) to channel the Qi, I felt a heavy sensation descending. Even after finishing, I could still feel the Qi swirling around my head, a heavy, tingling feeling. Then I practiced stillness exercises. The beginning was similar to before, except this time I paid special attention to my hands. My middle and ring fingers felt naturally connected and bent together, as if they were holding something.
After silently reciting the short sword technique mantra, I felt an involuntary, strong pull on my hands, making them move as if they were wielding a sword. For some reason, I kept wanting to recite the mantra, and with each recitation, I felt the power increase, as if my hands were actually practicing swordplay! There really was a force that naturally connected and bent my middle and ring fingers together, in both hands, as if I were holding something. I didn't want to stop making these movements for a while; my energy was very strong.
Experience Report
After attending six supervision classes taught by the teacher and studying his book "Cosmic Harmony - The Great Wheel of Mortal Laws," the course involved students raising questions from the book and us asking any questions outside of class, which the teacher then answered one by one. It was a very good way of learning, with everyone interacting rather than passively listening to the teacher's lectures. It stimulated our minds and I gained a lot from it!
What impressed me most was the "Short Knife Technique Mantra" taught by the immortal. It's like cutting into one's own heart, one cut at a time, gradually correcting one's bad habits. When negative thoughts arise, one knows how to shift one's perspective, preventing oneself from wallowing in pain. In particular, it involves severing the tangled mess of marital ties layer by layer, allowing one to step out step by step, no longer clinging to one's own thoughts. I realized that "happiness and joy are separated by the mind. The source of happiness lies in a joyful state of mind."
In the two years since I joined Yuanfu, I've realized there's still so much to learn: the books written by the Immortal Master, the Yuanfu exercises, how to enhance one's energy, abilities, and mindset, etc. Since emerging from his seclusion at the Wuji Holy Land, the Immortal Master has consistently emphasized that time is running out. We must diligently practice the exercises taught by the Immortal Master, not only for our own health but also to cultivate energy to help ourselves, our families, and those in need, and to widely spread the Five Treasures of Yuanfu, including both dynamic and static exercises.
Experience Report
I've been observing quietly from the sidelines. While studying the Transformation of Mind Method, some problems and issues have arisen. There's a lot of noise and confusion; there's no clear division. Only when a tree has many branches can it expand further. The old man also told me that after searching outside for so long, I shouldn't look elsewhere anymore, but stay in Yuanfu and diligently practice.
The previous year I had no energy, but I couldn't really feel it. It was also related to karma. Even the doctors couldn't cure it. Over time, my energy was blocked. I noticed that eating improved things. I could eat a little bit of what I couldn't before, but my stomach didn't improve. Then I felt uncomfortable all the time. The tendons on the back of my hands hurt so I couldn't do any exercises. Later, I found meditation, which helped me improve further. I felt the movement of energy, and the bloating also improved, but it was still not good.
Until the Siwei class was about to start, I thought I could meditate indoors. Unexpectedly, on the first day, before I even started practicing, I felt the Qi moving just by standing up. I felt the Qi was very strong. On the second day, I meditated with pain in the back of my hands. Later, I started doing dynamic exercises. After a few days, I found that I couldn't do dynamic exercises with my hands before. Then, something surprising happened: I could do dynamic exercises with my hands. Every day when I came back, I did scraping, tendon manipulation, and hot compresses, and used things to help with massage. I practiced every day to open up the Qi. Every day, the Qi was very strong. I practiced until both of my hands were red and I would show them to everyone. I could feel the Qi moving. I felt my strength had greatly increased.
Now I want to practice every day. I've started to have confidence and have also started to learn the finger techniques taught by the Immortal. I've started to heal myself. I'm very grateful to the Immortal. I've also come to understand that when the Immortal first said, "You can only inhale like this when you don't have any vital energy," I slowly realized that I didn't have any vital energy at the time and didn't feel anything. Now that I have vital energy, my reactions are slowly getting better, and I'm starting to understand a little bit.
I believe I understand what I want, but everything still depends on my own efforts. How important is it to shift my perspective, cultivate inner strength, and think positively? This can enhance the flow of energy within me. My writing isn't great, and I'm not very good at expressing myself, but I'm expressing my joy of transformation in the simplest and most comfortable way! Most importantly, I'm now experiencing improvements in my eating habits, and I'm sharing this joy.
Experience Report
For over a year since I started practicing Qigong, I have clearly felt the Qi vibrating back and forth at the perineum. The simpler my thoughts, the more compassionate and merciful my mind, the stronger the vibrational frequency of the Qi. Also, during a meditation session, the noisy environment around me suddenly became quiet, my ears instantly shut down, I could not hear any external sounds, and I could only see myself sitting there motionless.
In terms of Qi, I felt its effects on my body. Blocked Qi channels in my body, at different times, stages, and locations, were cleared by Qi. Mentally, I constantly received messages that rapidly filled my entire nervous system, transmitting truths and the state of the universe, making them clear to me. Like a computer's mainframe software being started, these messages of truth were repeatedly transmitted and taught me. Through this continuous infusion and transmission of signals, receiving these messages from heaven, I was able to see things from a broader perspective, from a narrow viewpoint to a deeper and more comprehensive one, with clearer and more lucid thoughts.
In the fifth year, all the challenges I had never faced in this life unfolded before me... I rehearsed them all, enduring all the suffering and torment within my heart. My thoughts, amidst this suffering, experienced countless feelings and awarenesses, rising and falling back and forth; the pain and beauty within my heart collided. Then one day, I suddenly realized that all these encounters with people, events, and things were God's mercy. He had carefully arranged for these people to come into my life, allowing me to understand and comprehend human nature. From this, I learned and reflected on the meaning of forbearance, diligence, courage, responsibility, tranquility, composure, facing challenges, wisdom, and compassion. My heart's feelings became clearer, more lucid, and more aware than ever before. I could sense the causes before events occurred, and when the causes manifested, I could see and sense how the consequences would appear and develop. This allowed me to apply this more accurately and wisely when dealing with various challenges in life, and to avoid the manifestation of karmic consequences.
Isn't this the teacher's short knife mantra? It turns out that Heaven is testing my mind through such severe trials, refining my will, teaching me to subdue and reorganize my inner emotions, to transform and change my thoughts, and ultimately transcend myself and break free from the past. Thank you for all this beauty, good and bad, it's all so beautiful. Turn the blade inward, subdue yourself, use the sharp edge to pierce yourself, replace your system, and cleanse your thoughts anew. Turn the blade outward, to avoid hurting others—this is compassion, and also compassion for yourself.
Between softness and hardness, strength and weakness, large and small, good and evil, timidity and fortitude, one must grasp, discern, and weigh, using courage, wisdom, and skill to transform the chaos of this world; thereby helping others and oneself, through the mutual tempering and refinement of human nature, we grow together, inspire each other, and elevate our spirituality. Thank you for your dedicated teaching, teacher.