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First, cultivate.
The theoretical basis can be found in ancient books such as Tao Te Ching, South China Classic, Huang Tingjing, Zhouyi Shentongqi, Wuzhenpian, Yinfu Classic and Xi Bible (available online). There are two main types of monasticism, one is gradual practice, the other is sudden practice, mainly gradual practice.
1, progressive correction theory.
According to the step-by-step cultivation method, anyone who is not exhausted (before menopause) can cultivate immortality according to this procedure as long as he is sincere about the Tao.
Gradual revision is a gradual process, and the later stage is carried out on the basis of the previous stage. So in theory, the slower the better, the more natural and the closer to the avenue.
Progressive repair is like sailing against the current, so it is a process of repeated. If you fail once, you must go a long way and start over.
In the initial stage of practicing Qi, it is still impossible for a yogi to cut off worldly things. Even if it is cut off on the surface, it can't be practiced all the time, which will be counterproductive. But when you stop, you must tie the boat to the shore. This is to maintain a dilute and peaceful attitude in daily life, not to be happy with things, not to be sad for yourself, not to eat heavily, not to sleep happily. Gradual practice can be divided into dual cultivation of life and dual cultivation of yin and yang.
2, the four steps of gradual correction method:
Building the foundation → refining the essence → refining the spirit → refining the spirit to return to the air → refining the air and uniting the Tao.
A. establish the foundation. That is, to stay healthy. ...