Mantak Chia - The alchemy of sexual energy: connecting to the universe from within

Acknowledgments

The Universal Tao Publications staff involved in the preparation and production of The Alchemy of Sexual Energy extend our gratitude to the many generations of Taoist masters who have passed on their special lineage, in the form of an unbroken oral transmission, over thousands of years. We thank Taoist Master Yi Eng for his openness in transmitting the formulas of Taoist Inner Alchemy. We also wish to thank the thousands of unknown men and women of the Chinese healing arts who developed many of the methods and ideas presented in this book.

We offer our eternal gratitude to our parents and teachers for their many gifts to us. Remembering them brings joy and satisfaction to our continued efforts in presenting the Universal Tao System. As always, their contribution has been crucial in presenting the concepts and techniques of the Universal Tao.

We thank the many contributors essential to this books final form: Juan Li for the use of his beautiful and visionary paintings and drawings, illustrating Taoist esoteric practices, the editorial and production staff at Inner Traditions/Destiny Books for their efforts to clarify the text and produce a handsome new edition of the book, and Nancy Yeilding for her line edit of the new edition.

We wish to thank the following people for their assistance in producing the original and revised editions of this book: Fiona Jan for her writing and editorial contributions, Dr. Andrew Jan and Wilbert Wils for insightful contributions, Matt Gluck and Saida Desilets for technical editing and clear writing, and Daniel Dubie for his continuing support of Master Chias publications and Tao Garden.

A special thanks goes to our Thai production team: Raruen Keawapadung, computer graphics; Saysunee Yongyod, photographer; Udon Jandee, illustrator; and Saniem Chaisarn, production designer.

Contents

Putting the Alchemy of Sexual Energy into Practice

The practices described in this book have been used successfully for thousands of years by Taoists trained by personal instruction. Readers should not undertake the practice without receiving personal transmission and training from a certified instructor of the Universal Tao, since certain of these practices, if done improperly, may cause injury or result in health problems. This book is intended to supplement individual training by the Universal Tao and to serve as a reference guide for these practices. Anyone who undertakes these practices on the basis of this book alone, does so entirely at his or her own risk.

The meditations, practices, and techniques described herein are not intended to be used as an alternative or substitute for professional medical treatment and care. If any readers are suffering from illnesses based on mental or emotional disorders, an appropriate professional health care practitioner or therapist should be consulted. Such problems should be corrected before you start training.

This book does not attempt to give any medical diagnosis, treatment, prescription, or remedial recommendation in relation to any human disease, ailment, suffering, or physical condition whatsoever.

The Universal Tao cannot be responsible for the consequences of any practice or misuse of the information in this book. If the reader undertakes any exercise without strictly following the instructions, notes, and warnings, the responsibility must lie solely with the reader.

Introduction

We are dynamically connected to the infinite. As above, so below is an echo of wisdom heard from sages and mystics throughout the ages. When we can connect to and absorb the energy that surrounds us, we are able to tap into the many splendors of the universe.

We exist because of the unique combination of the forces that are around and within us. The two main forces are electricity and magnetism. Bio-electro magnetism is the Western term for life force, which the Tao refers to as chi. For the past 5,000 years, Taoists have utilized this bio-electromagnetic energy to enhance their way of life and establish a relationship with the universe. Bio signifies life, electro refers to the universal energies (yang) of the stars and planets, and the magnetic force refers to the earth force (yin) or gravitational force present on all planets and stars. As we align ourselves with these forces, we become a conduit through which we can absorb and digest these energies through the body, mind, and spirit, establishing a direct connection with the universe.

Humans normally access bio-electromagnetic energy through food and air. Plants absorb the universal energies of the sun and the magnetic energies of the earth; they digest and transform them, thereby making these energies available to all living beings. Rather than waiting until the energy in the universe is processed through plants, the Taoist goes directly to the source of this primordial energy.

Through the Chinese methods of cultivating energy known as Chi Kung and meditation, the Taoists directly tap into the source of energy all around us and focus it precisely.

The Tao views human beings as lamps filled with fuel. Many people burn this fuel at very high intensity, without ever taking the time to replenish the oil in the lamp. Alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and promiscuity all quicken the depletion of this fuel. The Taoist exercises strive to continually refuel the energy within. The Taoist recognizes that we are limited in our nature as human beings unless we connect to the sources of energy within the universe, thereby becoming infinite. So, within the limitations of our human nature, we constantly fill ourselves with the unlimited abundance of energy around us.

Human beings have amazing potential and capabilities. We are unique creatures in the way we use our minds and hands. Look at the world around you: the skyscrapers, the architecture, computers, technology, and the myriad creations of humanity. All have come about through the combination of the mind with the hands. In the Tao practice, we use the mind and the hands, in both Chi Kung and meditation, to connect to the boundless energy of the universe.

We use the mind to project a pattern of energy into the universe, to connect to the force, and to bring this energy back into the body. The mind can travel millions of light years in a few moments. It can take you anywhere you imagine. If you picture something in your mindan ocean, a sunset, or a mountainyou automatically connect with that image. With the proper training you can connect to the energy of nature and the universe and project your chi to combine with it, drawing these forces into the body. The hands are called the touching force, and like antennae they can transmit the frequencies and vibrations from space.

Through their internal quest, the Taoists discovered a doorway to the universe. The more we open our internal energy, the more we are capable of connecting to the forces of energy around us. The Taoist practices are also called White Magic practices or Inner Alchemy. Alchemical changes, both positive and negative, happen every day of our life. The Taoist practices offer us a way to positively influence those changes.

Transforming Negative Energy into Positive Energy

Negative emotions are normal. Feelings such as impatience, anger, and worry happen every day. We call such feelings negative because when they stay in us too long they become stagnant and detrimental to our health. Western doctors now realize that a lot of sickness is caused by negative emotions. Anger increases blood pressure and puts stress on the heart. This is contrary to what happens with positive emotions such as love, joy, generosity, happiness, and trust, which nurture us. We need to learn how to change the negative into positive energy to improve our health and spiritual energy.