TAO vs. Religion

10. Are the Qigong and folk religions wrong existence?

No matter Qigong organizations or folk religions, if they departed from three principles: Real theories, real methods and real goals, they would definitely go to extreme, harming people and the society. The greater size of their organization, the more serious consequence it will produce. Nonetheless, if one organization is in accordance with the three principles, it belongs to orthodox religion. It will definitely make real sages…

Qigong was not only popular in China before, it also had an extensive influence in the world. The function of Qigong is cannot be denied. But it does not belong to vocation specializing in curing disease. Nor is it the root to health preserving and fitness. All across the past and future, all over the world, the rule of body is unique; the truth of nature is unique. Any theory that departs from the truth, will lead scholars to detour and astray, to illusion and disillusionment.

By Orient Dawn
Date: Year 2001