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Chapter 3: Goals of the Fusion Practice
This highly refined pearl can now be used to open and clear four
of the eight specific energy channels in the subtle body: the Three
Thrusting Channels used for cleansing and protection, and the protective
belt route that surrounds the Thrusting Channels.
Inner Universe reflects the Outer
The Fusion practice offers a practical way to strengthen the conscious
connection with the outer Universe. During the practice of
Fusion, the essence of life-force energy found in the organs, glands
and senses is transformed, purified, condensed and combined with
the Universal, Cosmic Particles and Earth Forces in order to achieve
internal balance. This transformation of quality energy into a harmonious
whole can effect positive changes in the human body.
Controlling this energy enables each individual to attain balance
and harmony of these energies on physical, emotional and spiritual
levels. Because the inner Universe is a reflection of the outer
one, the balance and harmony attained in the inner Universe enables
the individual to attain balance and harmony with the outer
Universe. Fusion of the Five Elements, the first in a series of the
Taoist practice of Inner Alchemy, focuses on the interaction and
fusion of all five elements and their correspondences. To understand
this interaction, especially with respect to the organs, glands
and senses of the human body, it helps to be aware of one of the
Taoist laws of the Universe: Nothing remains the same; everything
changes because the Five Energies of Nature constantly interact
and change. This acknowledgement that change is constant contrasts
sharply with the Western framework. Under this assumption,
each individual’s disposition and health is influenced by the
balance within him or her of these five energies, a balance affected
by the ever-changing conditions of the Universe.
The outer Universe is comprised of Universal Force, Cosmic
Particle Force and Earth Force from which all things emerged and
whose three combined forces sustain all existence. The concept
of Inner Alchemy is grounded in the Taoist belief that the inner Universe
is a reflection of the outer Universe. There are connections
that can be made between the inner and outer Universe through
which energy, recognized and experienced in the inner Universe
as Chi, or life-force, can be greatly increased and enhanced by the
immense power of the outer Universe.
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