Yijinjing is one of the oldest known forms of qigong that have been taught
to monks of Shaolin monastery by the great Zen Master Damo (Bodhidharma)
around the period of 520 to 535 AD in China.
When Master Damo arrived in China during the Northern Wei/Liu Sung dynasties,
he saw the monks were physically weak. Therefore, he created a set of exercises
known as the Yijinjing.
His objectives at that period of time were to improve the physical health of the
monks as well as to lead them toward deeper meditation and spiritual cultivation.
Happy Zen Damo Yijinjing another Qigong form that was specially and cleverly enhanced
by Master Richard Cheng in the 21st century. It is based on the 12 postures/movements
and practitioner needs to perform each motion 9 times, total of 108 times. It should be
practised with a relaxed spirit and a peaceful mind.
Regular practice of Happy Zen Damo Yijinjing will promote good health, develop a strong
immunity against diseases and slow down the process of deterioration due to old age.
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