Wu Yugang said to the old man thoughtfully: "I think! But!?"
The old man pulled Wu Yugang to sit down on a rock not far away and said: "Child, you have read books, and you should be able to distinguish between good and bad. If you help me enthusiastically, I will teach you some self-defense skills. This will help you." Is that wrong? Besides, I will explain what I want to teach you clearly. You also have medical knowledge. You can tell whether it is good or bad, right?"
Wu Yugang said: "That's right! But what do you want to teach me?" As he said that, Wu Yugang took out the dry food he brought with him, handed a piece to the old man, and said: "We were eating and talking. This is because the master is afraid that I will be short." I can’t bear to eat the bacon clip Mo that Nutri brought for me, so I’ll give it to you!”
When the old man saw this sensible child, he loved him even more from the bottom of his heart and said, "Okay! Then listen to me and tell you slowly."
The old man said: "What you have learned is fundamentally about the spontaneous cultivation of internal strength, and what I want to teach you is about conscious exercise and cultivation."
Wu Yugang asked: "How do you achieve self-realization?"
The old man said: "Traditional Chinese medicine talks about treating diseases before they become ill. It means preventing diseases in advance and cultivating the body and mind, so as to cure diseases, strengthen the body, and prolong life."
Wu Yugang said: "That's right."
The old man nodded and said: "Yes, but how should people exercise to achieve the purpose of maintaining health? This is a question that many people have!" Wu Yugang nodded.
The old man continued: "It is said that Bodhidharma, a monk from India, had a thorough understanding of the Chinese Book of Changes before he came to China to preach. The Book of Changes and the Theory of Changes are a profound source of Chinese culture. Traditional Chinese medicine also talks about the balance of yin and yang in the human body."
"But why don't people get sick if their yin and yang are balanced?" Wu Yugang looked at the old man with suspicion and asked.
The old man said: "The human body is feminine, and yang refers to human essence. There are yin and yang in the way of heaven, and the operation of nature does not violate the laws of nature, which is called normal. And humans! The same is true. The human body also has yin and yang, and For example, in Yili, there is yin in yang and yin in yang. If yin and yang are balanced, you will not get sick! And the important role in it is qi. Li is the body, and qi is the function. This is also the basis of medicine.”
Wu Yugang clapped his hands and shouted: "That's right!" The old man continued: "When Patriarch Bodhidharma saw that many monks in China were not healthy, he taught those monks the Yi Jin Jing and the Marrow Cleansing Sutra, which strengthened their muscles and bones. The "Yi Jin Sutra" remains in the Shaolin Temple as a treasure of the Shaolin Temple. The "Marrow Cleansing Sutra" was passed down to the sixth generation Zen master Hui Ke, but his loyalties are unknown."
Wu Yugang asked: "Then what are the benefits of these two scriptures?"
The old man said: "Both of these scriptures are used to prove the Buddha's way and prolong life."
"How to practice these two classics?" Wu Yugang asked eagerly.
At this time, both the old man and Wu Yugang finished eating what they had in their hands.
The old man took a sip of water and said: "The Yi Jin Jing is divided into nine levels. It needs to be practiced every day. If you practice diligently, you can progress step by step. However, they are all practiced through external strengthening.
The first level is to change Qi in one year, the second level is to change blood in two years, the third level is to change sperm in three years, the fourth level is to change pulse in four years, the fifth level is to change marrow in five years, the sixth level is to change marrow in six years The seventh level is the change of bones in the year, the change of tendons in seven years, the eighth level, the change of hair in eight years, the ninth level is the change of shape in the ninth year.
When you practice to this point, your body will become like a vajra, immune to external evil. Then there is the Marrow Cleansing Sutra. This sutra talks about the internal cultivation of discarding the old and incorporating the new, and reborn. After marrow cleansing, one can be completely reborn and achieve true longevity. "
Wu Yugang shook his head and said: "You have said so much, but it still takes so long, how can you practice!"
The old man looked at Wu Yugang and laughed loudly: "These are the most basic methods of exercise. Everyone's physique and foundation are different, so everyone's understanding will be different, their cultivation methods will be different, and their time will also vary. Long and short.”
"Then how do I practice?" Wu Yugang asked.
The old man said: "Based on what you said and your specific situation, I designed an exercise method suitable for you based on your foundation."
"What is that?" Wu Yugang asked.
The old man said: "Based on your own internal skills, I will teach you a set of "Five Elements Boxing" that can be used to defend yourself and to exercise the body and mind. In addition, I will also teach you a set of internal skills to cleanse the marrow. You can truly achieve the goals of strengthening your body, eliminating diseases, prolonging your life, and regenerating yourself.”
"What is the source of these martial arts you taught me? I have some questions." Wu Yugang asked.
The old man took a sip of water and said, "Okay, that's a good question. He is a good boy who loves to get to the bottom of things and loves to study."
The old man stroked Wu Yugang's head and said: "This is what I developed and created after many years of studying the Yijin Jing and the Marrow Cleansing Jing as well as the knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine. After many years of exploration and practice, I have indeed made progress. A lot of."
"Didn't you say that the Marrow Cleansing Sutra was lost? Where did you get it?" Wu Yugang asked.
The old man said: "Legends are legends. In fact, these two classics were written by Taoists and were later included in the Shaolin Scripture Collection Pavilion. When I was young, I liked to travel around famous mountains and rivers. I was taught by a Taoist. Later, I was fortunate enough to store the Scriptures in Shaolin Temple. If you read this book, you will learn this skill from an expert."
"Then who are you?" Wu Yugang asked.
The old man said: "It's not enough to teach outsiders. Taoism is natural. I'm just a casual person." Wu Yugang was still a little confused.
The old man said: "Come, I will teach you Kung Fu." After that, he led Wu Yugang to an open area in the forest not far away.
The old man said: "I will teach you "Five Elements Boxing" first. The five elements are metal, wood, water, fire and earth, which correspond to the five internal organs of the human body. The lungs belong to metal, the kidneys belong to water, the heart belongs to fire, the liver belongs to wood, and the spleen belongs to earth. The six internal organs contain the five internal organs, and the five internal organs The six internal organs are restrained and orderly, and the human internal organs, meridians, limbs and bones form an organic whole.
This set of "Five Elements Boxing" also combines the concept of "Five Animals" to exercise people's heart, liver, spleen, lungs and kidneys, so as to achieve the purpose of cultivating body and mind, health and longevity, and internal strength is included in it. You can exercise your body, improve your internal strength, use it voluntarily and consciously, or you can use it for self-defense. Why not kill two birds with one stone? "
Wu Yugang asked: "What five shapes do you mean by Five Elements Boxing?"
The old man said: "The five elements of Wu Qin Xi refer to tigers, deer, bears, apes and birds, while the five elements of Wu Xingquan refer to dragons, snakes, tigers, leopards and cranes. Although there are differences, the principles are the same."
Wu Yugang said: "It's just more detailed and there are a lot of things that aren't there."
The old man smiled and said: "This will only be of greater benefit to you." (To be continued)