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Mastering Miracles: The Healing Art of Qi Gong As Taught by a Master

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I am a certified Medical Qi Gong Practioner, currently attending studies to be a Medical Qi Gong Therapist. I feel I have to address what one customer reviewer felt were inaccuracies in the book. I believe there are differences between Reiki and Traditional Chinese Medicine when it comes to the meridians. In TCM, there is no "left" or "right." For example, the kidney and bladder meridians are exactly the same on both legs and feet. In TCM there is indeed a San Jiao meridian - otherwise known as the Triple Burner. If you look at an acupuncture doll or chart, you will see that it runs up the arm from the ring finger. Also, do not be confused by what may be small errors in translation. This is not unusual in books written primarily by people whose first language is not English. Sometimes you have to figure out what they meant, not what they said. Mr. Perry is only writing down what Master Hong Liu said. It is not particularly unusual to read that some one used "Qi Gong" to heal. Medical Qi Gong is the art and science of healing with Qi. That said, if you are interested in TCM and self healing, this is a very good read. The self healing exercises are easy to understand. Most of them are simplified versions of more complex patterns taught by Qi Gong Masters.

I don't usually enter reviews, but feel that the exceptionally negative review by Two Bears needs at least a brief response. What I was most troubled by in that review was the irritability of the writer, which led to minute criticisms that entirely missed the thrust of the book. Some of the criticisms are intense reactions to what appear to be translation difficulties or to variations of interpretations within traditions. Others are overly strong reactions to common data, e.g., the use of ephedra, which Two Bears refers to as a very powerful and dangerous herb. Yes it is strong, and it can be dangerous if used improperly (e.g., in high dosage and for weight-loss, which was never its traditional use); but it has long been used effectively and safely as both a Chinese and Western herbal treatment for asthma and related lung disorders. Even herbs can be misused, and that is why ephedra has been so maligned.
I found Master Hong's story fascinating, and the drawings and descriptions of the exercises very helpful. Each person's introduction to the power of energy medicine in whatever form is very much an individual experience. I greatly admire Master Hong's perseverance in pursuing what was for him a very challenging and demanding path. Moreover, the manner in which his Master taught him may be quite different from how he now teaches (see his website). Having personally visited Master Hong in his office, I can attest to his competence and to the helpfulness of the individualized exercises he gives. I was also impressed by his accuracy in diagnosis without prior information (he diagnoses quite accurately from the energy field) and especially by the very positive, gracious energy that he carries.

This is different from most of all other QiGong books. In addition to the QiGong exercises, it also gives an detailed experience of what Mr. Hong Liu has to go through to become a QiGong master. This book got me interested in QiGong. I like this book in addition to "The Way of Energy" and "The Way of Healing" by Master Kam Chuen Lam. I wish that Master Hong Liu would publish a second book on theory/techniques to diagnose and heal other people using QiGong.

With each page I read I felt that this could work for me. I have Lupus and I am desperately searching for a way to at least, stop the pain, and to come back to the living. This book has given me hope. I am truly amazed at the things that Dr. Liu has done in his life, but I know that it is not impossible. I do believe in miracles. I wish that I could meet him personally. Thank You Dr. Liu, the book was wonderful!

This book served as my introduction to Qi Gong. I had never heard of it before but since I have been searching for some pain relief I expanded my reading to healing techniques used by other cultures. I loved the authors description in the first part of the book about becoming a Qi Gong master. After reading the book I became very interested in some of the exercises and have included them in my exercise routine and have read more on the subject of Qi Gong(Ken Cohen's "The Way of Qi Gong" is good). Most of the book is very easy to understand and implement. I have not tried any of the herb "remedies" he writes about because I don't know enough about them yet but feel the exercises are helpful.

I have so many problems with this book I hardly know where to begin.

Back cover "The only book written by a Qigong master and Chinese Physician." Master Lam Kam Chuen is a Qigong master, and a Chinese doctor, and his initial book "The Way of Energy" was published in 1991 (6 years earlier than this volume.)

Repeatedly through this volume Master Hong Liu refers to transmitting external Qigong. He is transmitting external Qi not Qigong. Qi is the energy. Qigong is the system of transmitting it. This is a minor nitpick, but I point it out for clarification.

Page xiii of Foreword "There are twelve of these meridians which correspond to twelve organs." There are 12 primary meridians, 8 Qi vessels, and hundreds of smaller meridians. The Baihui vital point on the crown of the head is the meeting point of 100 or more meridians. There is no organ called "The Triple Heater" but there is a triple heater meridian that ends on the fourth finger of the left hand.

Page XVI of foreword. "Almost anyone who wants to devote twenty years to study Qigong as he has can master it." Horse feathers! I have been practising Qigong for years, and a Master/Teacher of three forms of Reiki, and a Seventh Facet Seichim master. Reiki is the transmission of this same Universal Lifeforce energy. In China is is called Ch'i (QI), and in Japan this energy is called Ki. It does not take 20 years to be able to transmit this energy for healing. I have had some recepients scream (from surprise not pain) at the heat of my hands. Many of the people I pass Reiki attunements can transmit this energy as effectively as I in considerably less time than 20 years!

Page XVII "And there is no better person in the United States to provide this information that Dr. Hong Liu." Any number of people can provide factual information in this vein. Qigong masters L.V. Carnie, and Richard Mooney, James MacRichie an Accupuncture therapist in Colorado (if memory serves), myself or any number of other people.

Page 56 "Since notes could serve as proof that a person had studied Qi Gong, they were abolished by the masters of this healing art." This may be true AFTER the communists came to power. There are scrolls dating back to 2445 BCE with Qigong information. This information was clearly originaly intended to be shared.

Page 62 " Do not reveal them to anyone else or you will lose your power." Then the very next paragraph says "I was to practise these exercizes every available minute of each day. Master Kwan even said that I should do these exercizes during my meal breaks instead of eating." Am I the only person that sees contradiction in three sentences on the very same page?

Page 112 "In Chinese medicine, we believe that prostate cancer is caused by blockage of the Sanjaio, Kidney, an bladder meridians." I have NEVER heard of the Sanjaio meridian. The Kidney meridian ends on the little toe of the left foot. The Urinary Bladder meridian ends on the little toe of the right foot. The Gall Bladder meridian (because Dr Liu did not specify which bladder meridian) ends on the fourth toe of the left foot.

Page 204 and several of the other recipes for decoctions, and tinctures Dr. Hong Liu uses Ma Huang (Ephedra). This is a very powerful and dangerous herb so use with extreme caution!

Page 218 "Another simple yet effective exercize is to focus on the yong Quan point, which is on the bottom of the foot in the middle of the arch. This Qi spot is on the left foot for men and the right foot for women" Wrong again, There are two Yong Quan points (on each foot directly behind the ball of the foot). There are similar vital points in the palm of each hand, These vital points are called Lao Gong.

If you have read my review this far and want to practise Qigong, I make the following recommendations.

Beginners with no Qigong experience.

"Chi Kung: For Health And Vitality" Wong Kiew Kit

"The Way of Energy" Lam Kam Chuen.

Advanced.

"Ch'i: The Power Within" Geoff and Phyllis Pike

"Chi Gung" L.V. Carnie

"The Root of Chinese Qigong" Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang

If you have questions or comments E-Mail me. Two Bears

Wah doh Ogedoda

This book would be very good for a beginning to intermediate practitioner who would like to gain an introduction to the therapeutic effects of qigong. The surface information is adequate, gives an insight (nothing more) into qigong but it fails to motivate the knowledgeable practitioner who is looking for MD level insight.
The honorable doctor, when talking about his master, mentions and impresses us with his somewhat skill but does not elaborate on the process of training, or give details of the environment for training. Many things were missing and they are as follows:
a. What was the name of the qigong method trained in?
b. How long did the actual training take place?
c. Is the training longer for an MD vis a vis one who has trained as a qigong practitioner?
d. Other than the master being from Heaven teaching a special technique, does he have other disciples that can elaborate on the skills necessary for the healing art of qigong.

Albeit, beginners will enjoy the book and perhaps be aware of the shadow world of qigong, meaning if more exposure is needed to make citizens aware of this potential healing method, more information has to be forthcoming to propel this from romanticism to real world results and not feel good new age bedtime stories.

I did feel good after reading the testimonials from the people mentioned so this is a good start.

This book is an exceptional read! A true inspirational story of Master Hong Liu's journey and work in the field of QiGong and a very useful book for those interested in incorporating this wonderful ancient form of exercise into their lives.

The Qi Gong moves described in the book Mastering Miracles are easily understood and applicable. One of the best books I have read regarding Chinese Healing. Qi Gong is definitely a powerful healing tool that Master Hong Liu is bringing to the West.

An in-depth look at Master Hong's journey in becoming a Qi Gong Master. I have purchased and given away many copies of this book to friends as an introduction of what Qi Gong can do in the hands of a true master and how Qi Gong is so important in maintaining and keeping our health in harmony.