Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages [Paperback]

Kosta Danaos (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2002

Explains the science behind the practice of nei kung, the elemental nature of yin and yang energy--the two components of ch'i, and how learning to control the yang energy in our ch'i can result in the release of dynamic energy.

 

• Establishes the existence and understanding of nei kung in the practices of many of the world's ancient cultures.

• Includes a step-by-step guide to the meditation that forms the basis of the practice of nei kung.

• By Kosta Danaos, author of The Magus of Java and apprentice to an immortal of the Mo-Pai tradition.

In 1994 Kosta Danaos was accepted as a student by John Chang, a Chinese-Javanese Taoist in the Mo-Pai tradition and a master of nei kung, the practice of harnessing and controlling our body's bioenergy, or ch'i. Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages describes the practice of nei kung and how learning to control our ch'i can result in the release of dynamic energy that can be used for healing, pyrogenesis, telekinesis, levitation, telepathy, and more.
Danaos suggests that both components of ch'i--yin and yang energy--are fundamental to the earth and to life and were recognized and used in many of the world's ancient cultures. Though we have forgotten how to access them, these components are in fact elemental parts of us.  The author explains that we first must open our minds to the fact that the power of ch'i is real. Next, in learning to control our ch'i as a whole, we must learn to channel our yang energy in productive ways--a potential we all possess. To help readers understand their capacity to connect with this inner elemental power, the author offers a fascinating blend of teachings that include sound scientific theories explaining much of the "magic" of nei kung. He also offers historical, linguistic, artistic, and literary proof of the presence and understanding of nei kung throughout the ages and a step-by-step introduction to several types of simple meditation--fundamental to directing one's ch'i. 

With his engaging storytelling and disarming humor, his physics-based explanations for seemingly mystical phenomena, and his reassurances that he's really no different from the rest of us, Kosta Danaos shows us that once we remember our capacity to harness our yang energy, we can change ourselves and our world.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Makes excellent reading for energy practitioners and armchair explorers alike who are ready to feel yin and yang energy."
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Cynthia Sue Larson, Amazon.com Top 500 Reviewer, August 2002

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From the Back Cover

EASTERN PHILOSOPHY / MARTIAL ARTS

In 1994 Kosta Danaos was accepted as a student by John Chang, a Chinese-Javanese Taoist in the Mo-Pai tradition and a master of nei kung, the practice of harnessing and controlling our body’s bioenergy, or ch’i. Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages describes the practice of nei kung and how learning to control our ch’i can result in the release of dynamic energy that can be used for healing, pyrogenesis, telekinesis, levitation, telepathy, and more.

Danaos suggests that both components of ch’i--yin and yang energy--are fundamental to the earth and to life and were recognized and used in many of the world’s ancient cultures. Though we have forgotten how to access them, these components are in fact elemental parts of us. The author explains that we first must open our minds to the fact that the power of ch’i is real. Next, in learning to control our ch’i as a whole, we must learn to channel our yang energy in productive ways--a potential we all possess. To help readers understand their capacity to connect with this inner elemental power, the author offers a fascinating blend of teachings that include sound scientific theories explaining much of the “magic” of nei kung. He also offers historical, linguistic, artistic, and literary proof of the presence and understanding of nei kung throughout the ages and a step-by-step introduction to several types of simple meditation--fundamental to directing one’s ch’i.

With his engaging storytelling and disarming humor, his physics-based explanations for seemingly mystical phenomena, and his reassurances that he’s really no different from the rest of us, Kosta Danaos shows us that once we remember our capacity to harness our yang energy, we can change ourselves and our world.

KOSTA DANAOS is a professional engineer, an experienced martial arts instructor in jujutsu, kung fu, and t’ai chi chuan, and a freelance writer. He lives in Athens, Greece.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Inner Traditions (February 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0892819073
• ISBN-13: 978-0892819072
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (47 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #233,360 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars A bit of a disappointment. Still some good stuff, March 23, 2002

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George Washington (San Mateo, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages (Paperback)

After highly anticipating this book, I must say that I was disappointed. After purchasing the book which suggested that it would reveal "Secret Teachings of Warrior Sages" I found out that Mr. Danaos can only share knowledge cryptically (his words). And unfortunately he does not do this well. The amount of actual practical methods taught in the book are condensed to 8 pages of basic Qigong/Chi Kung and meditation. If you are looking for how to achieve any levels in the Mo-Pai nei kung system, then you must actually find John Chang, or one of his disciples. Having said that, I must say that there are good points to the book.

Some of the theory was interesting if you could sift through the esoterica and historical presentations. I do think that Mr. Danaos knows his stuff, but I feel that he is either unwilling or unable (prior secrecy agreements) to share what he has learned. I liked Mr Danaos' first book so much that I really wanted to give this one a good review, but I cannot. Still may be worth purchasing for your library. I think it is.

3 Stars...

35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars What a let down! I loved "Magus of Java" but this ruins it!, January 23, 2004

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Dennis Yoon "rivermanfire" (Silver Spring, MD United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages (Paperback)

I loved the "Magus of Java" and I eageraly awaited this one but I went away with a dirty feeling of being played. He builds you up so much and then leaves you with: His master doesn't take students and doesn't want his whereabouts revealed. Then you are given some photos of seated meditations and encouraged to meditate. Oh and by the way the teachings are secret and not to be revealed for obvious reasons. Duh? Meanwhile you put up with his paying homage to Greek Nei Kung for half the book. What??? If you really practice meditation I think you'd realize when your ego is on a trip. I think Greek people would be offended by having their mysticism defined in Chinese martial art terminology as well.

Realistically, no one expects to master martial arts or Nei Kung from books but an author shouldn't make readers feel "Punk'd" like you're on MTV after reading his book. You can go to your local martial art school and if they teach a traditional system you'll surpass what you get from his books in terms of real application of martial arts. Just doing the traditional warmup exercises and stretches gives you more Nei Kung than both his books combined.

May I recommend these author's and their books:

Mantak Chia: He has a bunch of profusely illustrated Taoist Manuals and videos.

Dr. Yang Jwing Ming: He has many Chi Kung titles with exellent photos and videos as well.

Their books are full of information and they are not stingy or mysterious about it. They also seem interested in improving the health of their students as opposed to having power to kill and dominate people. Above all it seems more practical to find your own teachers and knowledge than to get fooled into thinking Nei Kung is unattainable and that only hidden masters know it and will take it with them to their graves.

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, implausible book, March 21, 2002

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Scott Meredith "SeeOtter" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages (Paperback)

Just calling out and summarizing a few good points made by other reviewers already. The key points are (I think)

(a) There is a HUGE discrepancy between the 2nd-hand stories told & heard (about Mr. Chang, Mr. Liao his teacher, and others) and the events and powers actually witnessed on-site by Mr. Kosta personally. It is a gigantic chasm, and Mr. Kosta does not seem to be particularly aware of it.

(b) There is discrepancy in the stated motivations - one the one hand, it is so important and vital to get this material into the public sphere, it might help save the world, realign our values, reconcile mysticism and science, and so forth. In fact however, there are NO specifics given of the actual practices, nor, after having "read everything published in English about Nei-Gong and Taosim" does Mr. Kosta actually give us a point-by-point comparison and evaluation of the actual practices he was taught. This is important information, because he also states that Mr. Chang is in effect a rare genius, a statistical fluke of pure natural ability, on par with a gold medal Olympian. So, we are left unsure - was this super-human result due to a perfect unique marriage of unbelievably rare raw talent and exceptional effective (hitherto secret) method ? Or was one element predominant ? Would somebody of Mr. Chang's raw talent have done as well practicing Yoga or TM ? Or, would just about anybody be able to get to the levels needed to "save the world" one invidual at a time, by following the special secret method of Mo-Pai ? We'd need a much better comparison of Mo-Pai training methods in view of the thousands of other systems and practices that are much more widely described and available. I don't believe that Mr. Kosta's 2nd book has filled this need very specifically either.

(c) Why, if the motivation is to spread the word on the exceptionaly effecive Mo-Pai practices, to help save the Earth, etc. is there no course of instruction mentioned, no way to find a school or a teacher, no way to begin training.

(d) I wish there had been more discussion and justification of the idea of the 72 levels. I find it hard to credit that such an individualized and mysterious realm of human endeavor (energy, awareness, and mind) can be so neatly characterized. I note that even at level 40 or 50 or so, as I believe Mr. Chang is claimed to be, he still needs money, water, food, transportation, and basically participates in life in the same mildly destructive ways that we all do. How that can be a formula or model for a values revolution that will save the Earth is not made clear. If it just an example of a simple, spiritual life we need to steer us onto the higher road, wouldn't the life of Ghandhi (much better documented) or other simple, sprititual people be more ready-to-hand and accessible for that job ? So it is not made clear exactly how, even if everybody in the world suddenly rushed to study Mo-Pai, that would entail an Earth-saving values shift, anymore than if they all started working on TM or Zen or simple prayer anything else. I suppose being able to ignite newspapers without a match is supposed to be more of an incentive to value-shift oneself than the simple presence and words of better known spiritual/inspirational figures ?

Overall, the presentation is SO MUCH like Castenada that, having plowed through about 15 other Don Juan "localized" versions (Don Juan in - China, Australia, Brazil, Japan, Middle East, Berkeley, etc.) I just can't help but feel the presentation is formulaic.

At least, however, we are certain of the bare fact that a kung fu teacher of John Chang's name and general description does exist and has been photographed. In that prosaic sense, Mr. Kosta has delivered more than the usual "Don Juan franchise" formula. Beyond those skeletal facts, however, we know nothing.