Mingzhen

Tai Chi is a gift that China offers to the world, and it is also a treasure of all mankind. It can not only cultivate one’s character, mind and nature, but also enlighten oneself and others, and save all beings.

To encounter Tai Chi and a wise master are two great blessings in life. As the saying goes, one must be taught orally to enter the field. During the process of cultivation, the master has been patiently and earnestly instructing us. Over the past few years, I have found that I have not only gained a healthy body, lively children, harmonious family members, but also broadened my thinking. Occasionally, I couldn’t help feeling smug, but when I turned around, I found that at this moment, I still hadn’t truly understood my master’s words.

The master has always said: Practicing Tai Chi is like Tang Seng’s journey to the West to obtain Buddhist scriptures, which requires passing through many tests set by the Bodhisattvas. Whether in favorable or adverse circumstances, one should face them with a peaceful heart in order to reach the sacred mountain and obtain the true scriptures.

In the past, due to my work habits, I attached great importance to the outcome. No matter how the process was, I only cared about the result. This is very suitable for the current impetuous society and also makes me feel good about myself. However, when it comes to practicing Tai Chi, it is an attempt to achieve quick success and instant benefits, putting the cart before the horse.

Once when I was practicing martial arts, my master reminded me: “Pout your lips and have a face full of bulging flesh.” I reflected quietly and suddenly realized that it was indeed so. Unconsciously, there were really thick flesh growing in my face. This was not bad. After a hundred days, my practice was even more advanced than that of other martial arts. The master was right. I immediately calmed down, my face was composed, and I immediately felt the atmosphere around me was very comfortable.

At this moment, I suddenly remembered that my master had reminded me more than once before. At first, I thought: I was born with a pouting lips and just needed a little attention. Later, I was also confident that I understood it, did it, and did it very well. So they continue to make the previous mistakes without realizing it. Only now do I understand that it is not only necessary to listen to what the master says, but also to truly understand what the master says and put it into practice. Did I, who was in a hurry to get the result, really understand what my master said? After understanding, did you persist in doing it?

Understand your master’s words with a calm mind and practice your methods with a calm mind. Under the guidance of my respected master, I have earnestly practiced this set of old Tai Chi, enabling people all over the world to stay away from diseases and medicine, and enjoy health and happiness because of Tai Chi. There are still many tests set by the Bodhisattva on the road ahead, but the path lies beneath our feet and the spiritual mountain lies ahead.

– He Weike, the coach of the Tai Chi Songquan Team