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Bamboo Bow Workshop

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Japanese bow warrior takes aim at sea. All the bows created in my workshop are made from fusing two lengths of bamboo to each other. The main piece of the bow, or the 'face' of the bow is made from 2" diameter bamboo (see photo) that is cut in half.  A smaller, thinner length of bamboo, the 'belly' or inner piece is laminated to this. Both are bound together to make the bow; waxed cord is used to secure a stable binding before the bow is strung for shooting.  Spirit bows: These bows are usually smaller in length about 36" or 90cm It is the sound of the bow that cleanses the space. The arrow carries the intention of the shooter to create a spiritual environment. This bow is more about 'intent' than hitting a specific target.  Shephard bows: Shephard bows are one piece bows and are used for target practice, small game and to protect the flock. These bows are strong and have use as a defensive weapon. The shephard would use a bow like this to shoot rabbit...
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The Poem of a Tantric Saddhu Bowman

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Govindan Ashan, Indian archer: Teaches the art of the bow to preserve the tradition. His name means protector of the earth. Savaripa as hunter, learned not-killing from his master, overcame his negative karma and used the bow to attain enlightenment. His poem below speaks to his attainment in spiritual awareness. His name means, one's true form. Original nature. Embodiment of truth and beauty. Mahamudra means "great seal" or "great imprint" and refers to the notion that "all phenomena inevitably are stamped by the perception of wisdom and emptiness being inseparable".   Also it is described as:  “Mind as it is” “Self-liberation” “Understanding one's original primal mind” Mahamudra is attained by uniting the creative (male) and the fulfillment (female) aspects of the mind through meditation. Thus making mahamudra a form of Tantra.
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The Spiritual Significance of Bow and Arrow

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The Inchworm Archery Method by Kao Ying   (Gao Ying) was written  during the Ming Dynasty and was part of the "Traditional Martial Archery Study Classics" book. This illustrated book goes into great detail on the body mechanics of Kao Ying's preferred archery style. This includes drawing, reaching max draw, and the release of the arrow.     The Bow and Arrow possess deep spiritual meanings, generally symbolizing divine direction, focused intention, protection, and the active pursuit of spiritual goals . They represent the connection between human effort and divine power, where the arrow signifies the soul or intention directed toward a target, and the bow represents the strength or willpower involved in the process.  Tibetan goddess figure uses the bow to dispel ignorance and attachment to the ego self. Divine Direction & Willpower: The arrow represents a targeted intention, while the bow represents the force propelling that goal. In Native American traditi...
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Sacred Warrior Stress Management Strategies as a Path to Total Freedom

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A sacred warrior is an individual who seeks to remain conscious of how energy is moving and flowing in and around them. They see that all things in the Universe are interrelated and interconnected in many wonderful and mysterious ways. They attempt to understand how things happen through their multifaceted interconnectedness. They seek to use their understanding in order to feel more alive, more vibrant and at ease with the processes and challenges of life. Warriors know that stress is self-created and occurs when they fail to handle chaos and change effectively. Warriors never worry about outcome but instead act fearlessly and without regrets. They know that only if they act totally can life support them totally. Warriors accept everything that is outside of their control in order to be at peace with themselves. What they cannot control is not worth fretting over. Warriors allow for the unpredictable as part of life’s many occurrences .and learn to let go of control with timin...
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Introduction to the White Tigress Teachings

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White Tigress Wisdom: Introductory Teachings Prolonged meditative oral cultivation as the sexual practice of spiritual immortals. Practices that are energy based for the purpose of transformation, not based in pleasure seeking or chasing erotic sensations. White Tigress is the name for a female who has undertaken disciplined sexual and spiritual practices for the purpose of restoring beauty and youthfulness in order to realize her full feminine potential and the condition of a Taoist immortaless. For the White Tigress immortality carries the idea of living with optimal health, living longer while maintaining a youthful appearance and disposition, achieving lucid consciousness with full awareness at the time of transition to the next plane of being. The White Tigress restores the youthfulness and luster of a young girl by using internal alchemy/sexual practices that open and empower all the centers of the subtle body. This results in better muscle tone, healthier skin tone, more efficie...
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Jah Guidance Music

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Celebrate life with sweet  Jah Music :  "The trials come but I stand strong..."
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Embody the Spirit of the Way

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  Portrait w/Heart Sutra Drawn and gifted to me by Mr. Chungdi  Chinatown, Chicago 2007 He says to me: "You Dao" Taoist Daoyin Poses and Exercises the many forms of Qigong Bending, twisting and stretching Get this book on Qigong and practice. 20 minutes twice a day and see good  results.
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