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This is the phonetic English form of two Pinyin terms:
- Ji (极 or 極), which literally means “ultimate”
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Qi (气 or 氣), which means “energy”, or vital life energy.
These two ideas are often confused because of this phonetic similarity.
Beliefs >
Qigong is energy training and makes use of a Zen state of mind.
The soft style of the Eight Section Brocade, or Eight Treasures Exercises, emphasizing Daoist exercise methods and aims, is arguably now the most popular qigong exercise set practiced all around the world.
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also known as Chi Kung
See also:
- Taijiquan, where it is used extensively (although there are marked differences)
Beliefs >
(on Wikipedia: Mahayana · Theravada)
- One who practices Buddhism is known as a Buddhist.
- /tag/buddhism
See also:
 An Ancient Egyptian die
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Religion, “new age”, philosophy, ideology, etc.
I explored a bunch, but it turns out I prefer self-enlightenment over the transferable beliefs others find value in.
See also:
- Atheism – The lack of theism, and/or lacking belief in a god or gods.
- Awareness
- Enlightenment
- Science
The cornerstone of Daoism.
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aka Tao[doesn’t exist] Te Ching
Religion >
Animism is a belief in a spiritual presence even in objects.
See also:
- Out-of-body experience FAQ § animism
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Praying to the dice, and the worship of luck is likely a kind of animism.
