Classical Qigong Foundation Study
The course work of Pathgate Institute of Buddhist Studies’s Classical Qigong Foundation Study is divided into three Semesters. Each Semester is an independent module comprising ten individual Study Blocks covering the following subjects.
Curriculum:
- Discourse On Buddhist Dharma In Accordance To Hinayana Tradition
- Discourse On Buddhist Dharma In Accordance To Mahayana Tradition
- Discourse On Buddhist Dharma In Accordance To Vajrayana Tradition
- Awakening Mind & The Attainment of Wisdom
- Foundation Of Mindfulness & Mind Training
- Mind Science & Metaphysics
- Calm Abiding Meditation In Accordance With The Tibetan Tradition
- Clear Sight Meditation In Accordance With The Tibetan Tradition
- Path Of Skilful Means In Accordance With The Secret Mantra Vehicle
- Energy Yoga In Accordance With The Chan Tradition
- Energy Yoga In Accordance With The Tantric Tradition
- Energy Yoga In Accordance With Classical Chinese Internal Arts
- Discourse On Taiji Chuan Principles & Internal Arts Classics
- Zhan Zhuang & Liu Ho Sum Yi Gong
- Energy Cleansing & Rejuvenation
- Energy Breathing & Dao-Yin Meditation
- Marrow Washing & Dan Tien Gong
- Silk Reeling & Tendon Dynamics
- Rooting, Yielding & Unified Integrity Field
- Fa Jing & Energy Projection
- Harmonisation of Body Within Aspiration
- Harmonisation of Aspiration Within Mental Intent
- Harmonisation of Mental Intent Within Subtle Energy
- Harmonisation of Subtle Energy Within Primordial Essence
- Harmonisation of Primordial Essence Within Body Motion
- Harmonisation of Body Motion Within The Void
- Purification Of Afflictive Emotion
- Cultivation of Pristine Wisdom Of Dharmadhatu
- Cultivation of Pristine Mirror-Like Wisdom
- Cultivation of Pristine Wisdom Of Equality
- Cultivation of Pristine Wisdom Of Discriminating Discernment
- Cultivation of Pristine All-Accomplishing Wisdom
Classical Qigong Study Subsidiary Subjects
Subsidiary Subjects, involving the physical discipline of Classical Chinese Internal and External Arts, comprising Hand Forms, Sensitivity Drills and Instruments, have been incorporated into a recommended schedule for the students so that their mindfulness and concentration can be more effectively enhanced. It also enables the students to benefit from this unique experience and the resulting insight of integrating physical discipline with the Wisdom of Buddhist Dharma. The inclusion of Subsidiary Subjects is deemed as an essential, integral part of the program that has been designed to encourage the participant to put into practice the first stage of Classical Qigong Study, which is centred upon the development of the Four Foundations of Mindfulness.
Choices of Subsidiary Subjects which are available
- Wu Chien Chuan Style Taiji Quan
- Chen Style Taiji Quan
- Yang Family Taiji Quan
- Lee Ying-Ark Yang Style Taiji Quan
- Tung Family Yang Style Taiji Quan - Fast Form
- Woo Yu-Xing Style Taiji Quan
- Sun Style Taiji Quan
- Cheng Man-Ching Style Taiji Quan
- Xingyi Quan
- Bagua Zhang
- Liu He Ba Fa (6 Harmonies & 8 Methods)
- Northern Shaolin Gongfu
- Southern Shaolin Gongfu
- Wing Chun Gongfu
Lama Dondrup Dorje is renowned for his skilful means in using reverence, humility and gratitude as the tools to bring out the best of his students. His success is well reflected by the phenomenal accomplishment of his students, of whom 72 became International Champions of Chinese Martial Arts. In the short space of six years between 1992 and 1998, they won a total of 370 Gold, 262 Silver & 129 Bronze Medals in both the UK & the USA - a living testament of how to attain success in the world without being affected by the mundane attitude of the world; of how to attain happiness without fear, success without tears.
| Wu Style Taiji (19 Gold) | Xingyi Quan (26 Gold) | Wing Chun Form/Chi Sao (22 Gold) |
| Sun Style Taiji (19 Gold) | Bagua Zhang (12 Gold) | Shaolin Form/Sparring Set (18 Gold) |
| Chen Style Taiji (10 Gold) | Xingyi Chi Sao (14 Gold) | Weapon Form (19 Gold) |
| Hao Style Taiji (9 Gold) | Bagua Chi Sao (8 Gold) | Weapon Sparring (10 Gold) |
| Yang Style Taiji (7 Gold) | Liu He Ba Fa (12 Gold) | Internal Style Chi Sao (26 Gold) |
| 24 Step Taiji (6 Gold) | Shuai Chiao (6 Gold) | Taiji Push Hands (114 Gold) |
| Cheng Style Taiji (8 Gold) | Combined Taiji (5 Gold) |
