You will learn to pull energy from the trees. You will learn to stop a headache by rotating a tiny line of light in your spine. You will learn, eventually, that the "Tao" is not something you find—it is something you become.
But what exactly is in these 36 volumes? Why are serious Qi Gong practitioners and energy healers willing to invest hundreds of hours studying them? This article breaks down the structure, the core teachings, and the transformative potential of the . Part 1: The Genesis – From Monk to Master To understand the series, one must understand the teacher. Mantak Chia was born in Bangkok, Thailand, in 1944. As a child, he was fascinated by the ways of the Northern Shaolin monks. However, his true path began when he met Master Yi Eng, a Taoist hermit living in the hills of Hong Kong. Mantak Chia - Complete Tao Garden Series -36 Vo...
Chia teaches that the "Jing" (essence) stored in the reproductive system (testes/ovaries) is the densest form of energy available to a human. If you lose it (via ejaculation or menstruation without control), you age. If you transform it (via the "Ovarian Breathing" or "Testicular Compression" techniques in Volume 17), you create fuel for the brain. You will learn to pull energy from the trees
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. The practices described involve physical and energetic manipulation. Always consult a medical doctor before stopping medication or beginning intensive internal arts training. Mantak Chia recommends learning from a certified instructor for advanced volumes (15+). But what exactly is in these 36 volumes
Traditional Taoism was guarded like state secrets. Master Yi Eng taught Chia the foundational practices of and the Microcosmic Orbit —practices that Chia would later revolutionize by synthesizing them with Western anatomical knowledge.