Tian Yun Gong

 

The Temple of the Celestial Cloud

 

Welcome to the official web site of the Temple of the Celestial Cloud (Tian Yun Gong), located in Monterey California. The Temple of the Celestial Cloud is a 501 (c) (3) Non-Profit Religious Organization, founded by Senior Abbot, Professor Jerry Alan Johnson in 2005, and is a Diocese of the Longhu Shan (Dragon Tiger Mountain) Daoist Monastery located in Jianxi Province, China. This special Daoist Temple is a sanctum for devotees of Chinese Medical Qigong Healing, Daoist Internal Martial Arts Instruction, and the study of Esoteric Daoist Mysticism.

 

The secret wisdom and esoteric experiences gained from training Daoist Internal Martial Arts, Daoist Energetic Medicine, and Daoist Spiritual Mysticism is deep and profound. The radiant illuminations of their most subtle meanings are beyond words, and can only be grasped by direct experience. According to the ancient Daoist teaching of the Huangdi Yinfu Jing, “The Canopy of Space and Time is in your hands, Ten Thousand Transformations arise from within your body."

 

We at the Temple of the Celestial Cloud are currently offering to the public a unique opportunity to study and practice these ancient, powerful Daoist esoteric arts. The special courses currently taught through the Temple of the Celestial Cloud include:

 

•  Classes in Daoist based Internal Martial Arts Training (Taijiquan, Taijichih, and Baguazhang)

•  Classes in Daoist based Energetic Medicine (Medical Qigong Therapy and Tuina Therapy)

•  Classes in Daoist based Magical Arts (Esoteric Daoist Mysticism and Daoist Alchemical Transformation Training)

 

All three classes follow a special Seven Star system of enlightenment training, described as follows:

 

• "Xuesheng" (Student): Someone who is seeking direction, and is studying the basic introduction training.

 

• “Daoyou” (“Friend of the Dao”): Someone who has chosen the path, and is currently receiving and practicing the traditional training.

 

• “Dizi” (“Disciple”): Someone who has taken a “Vow of Dedication and Obligation,” has received their Daoist Lineage Name, and has become accepted as an Apprentice Candidate under a qualified teacher.

 

• “Tudi” (“Apprentice”): Someone who has taken the second oath (the “Vow of Dedication and Commitment”), and has formally become initiated as an Apprentice, devoted to the study, teaching, and internal mastery of the Art.

 

• “Daoshi” (“Daoist Priest”) or Shifu (“Master Teacher”): Someone who can demonstrate the embodiment and mastery of the work.

 

• “Daozhang” (“Head of the Dao” or “Abbot”): Someone who oversees the teaching of the Daoshi or Shifu.

 

• “Zhuchi” (“Senior Abbot”): Someone who oversees the teaching of the Daozhang.

 

Esoteric Daoist Mysticism

 

One of the world's most ancient systems of self-development, Esoteric Daoist Mysticism uses postures, breathing, and meditation to dissolve stress, heal common illnesses, and activate the students spiritual Skills. The curriculum contained within these special courses, are made available to the public through 8 special Daoist textbooks, written by Professor Jerry Alan Johnson. These were originally introduced to the public, in order to educate students of Chinese Esoteric Magic as to the various secret Daoist Rituals, Magical Tools, and esoteric training still practiced in most Daoist Monasteries, described as follows:

 

8 – Books on Esoteric Daoist Magic

 

• Daoist Magical Incantations, Hand Seals, and Star Stepping

• Magical Tools and the Daoist Altar

• Daoist Exorcism: Encounters With Sorcerers, Ghosts, Spirits, And Demons

• Daoist Mineral, Plant, and Animal Magic

• Daoist Weather Magic and Feng Shui

• Daoist Magical Transformation Skills, Dream Magic, Shape-Shifting, Soul Travel, and Sex Magic

• Daoist Magical Talismans

• Daoist Internal Alchemy: Neigong and Weigong Training

 

The understanding of Daoist Mysticism in the West has been hampered by the lack of accessibility to the true knowledge of ancient Chinese magic. This esoteric information only survived through centuries of secrecy, traditionally handed down from master to student.

 

Even in China today, the general public has no true awareness of the incredible power hidden within the secret art of ancient Daoist Mysticism. Unless specifically sponsored and initiated as a Dizi (disciple), most individuals who wish to study esoteric Daoism only have access to monasteries that commonly perform ceremonies popularized by "Religious" Daoist sects (which are sanctioned and controlled by the government's Ministry of Religion).

 

The theory and practical application of ancient Chinese Sorcery is really no different in training than other popular schools of esoteric Magic. For example, there are nine levels of ranking, each level requires the mastery of specific Alchemical Transformations, Magical Skills, and Magical Tools, etc.

 

Ancient occult magic was never intended to replace orthodox religion, but rather to complement it in its quest for a deeper understanding of esoteric spirituality. Through the alchemy of prayer and meditation, an individual can be transformed into an enlightened or “awakened” state of consciousness.

 

 

Medical Qigong Training

 

Medical Qigong is one of the Four Branches of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Practitioners of Medical Qigong Therapy first train to enhance their own life-force energy (Qi), and later learn to sense and directly influence the Qi of another person, in order to bring about a state of health and vitality. The principle underlying the teachings at the International Institute of Medical Qigong is the Dao (the natural Way of the Universe), the Theory of Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, and the relationship of Heaven, Earth, and Man. We hope that through these teachings, we can support and inspire our students and patients to live in harmony with their True Nature, and utilize their talents to maintain balance in their lives.

 

Medical knowledge exists in order to alleviate the pains of humanity, whether physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual. While the I.I.M.Q.’s principle purpose is to enable students to obtain the academic and clinical knowledge to be a successful practitioner of Chinese Energetic Medicine, it does not stop there. The curriculum encourages the philosophy that through the healing of oneself, one can understand how to heal others. The emphasis is placed on the cultivation of one’s True Self and the comprehension of human nature.

 

This special instruction includes special Daoist Medical Neigong (Internal Skill), Qigong (Energy Skill), and Shengong (Spirit Skill) training. The curriculum contained within these special courses are made available to the public through 5 special Medical Qigong Textbooks, and 18 DVDs written and produced by Professor Jerry Alan Johnson. These were originally introduced to the public, in order to educate students of Traditional Chinese Medicine to the various secret training methods of the esoteric Daoist Healing practices, described as follows:

 

 

5 – Books on Medical Qigong Therapy

 

• Volume 1 - Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy: Energetic Anatomy and Physiology

• Volume 2 - Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy: Energetic Alchemy; Dao Yin Therapy and Qi Deviations

• Volume 3 - Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy: Differential Diagnosis; Clinical Foundations; Treatment Principles and Clinical Protocols

• Volume 4 - Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy: Prescription Exercises and Meditations; Treatment of Internal Diseases; Pediatrics; Geriatrics; Gynecology; Neurology and Energetic Psychology

• Volume 5 - Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy: An Energetic Approach to Oncology

 

 

10 – DVDs on Medical Qigong Therapy

 

• DVD#1 - Gathering Energy from Heaven and Earth

• DVD#2 - Stationary and Dynamic Medical Qigong Posture Training

• DVD#3 - Treating Patients with Medical Qigong Therapy (#1)

• DVD#4 - Treating Patients with Medical Qigong Therapy (#2)

• DVD#5 - Medical Qigong Energy Techniques and Qi Emitting Methods

• DVD#6 - Medical Qigong Invisible Needle Technique; Five Element Qigong Massage and Energetic Point Therapy

• DVD#7 - Medical Qigong Healing Sound Therapy and Prescriptions

• DVD#8 - Treatment of Internal Organ Diseases with Medical Qigong

• DVD#9 - Treatment of Cysts; Tumors and Cancer with Medical Qigong Therapy

• DVD#10 - Soul Retrieval

 

 

6 – DVDs on Medical Qigong and Oncology

 

• “Houston Cancer Seminar #1 - Introduction to Medical Qigong Therapy and Cancer Treatment: Establishing a Clinical Foundation”

• “Houston Cancer Seminar #2 - An Energetic Approach to Oncology

• “Houston Cancer Seminar #3 - Medical Qigong Treatment Protocols used for Breast, Cervical, Prostate, Ovarian, and Uterine Cancer”

• “Houston Cancer Seminar #4 - Medical Qigong Treatment Protocols used for Brain, Skin, and Bone Cancer, Leukemia, Malignant Lymphoma, and Multiple Myelomas”

• “Houston Cancer Seminar #5 - Medical Qigong Cancer Prescription Exercises and Meditations”

• “Houston Cancer Seminar #6 - Medical Qigong Treatment Protocols Used For Radiation and Chemotherapy”

 

2 – DVDs on Maintaining Health and Healing

 

• Medical Qigong for Understanding, Preventing and Treating Breast Disease” - CD

• Chi Kung Healing Workout

 

Chinese Medical Qigong Therapy is attracting interest from Energetic Healers, Acupuncturists, Allopathic Doctors, Psychotherapists, Chiropractors, Naturopathic Doctors, and Physical Therapists from all around the world. The course was originally created in 1985 by Professor Jerry Alan Johnson, who established the International Institute of Medical Qigong (I.I.M.Q.). For over 27 years the I.I.M.Q. has been educating Westerners in Chinese Energetic Medicine, and currently has hundreds of graduates operating clinics throughout the United States, Bermuda, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Guatemala, Ireland, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

 

Fashioned after the Medical Qigong College at the Hai Dian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing, China, the IIMQ is known internationally for maintaining the highest standards in Medical Qigong instruction and clinical therapy. Because of these consistent standards, the Chinese Ministry of Health honored Dr. Johnson and the I.I.M.Q. early in 2005 as meeting and exceeding the Chinese standards for academic and clinical instruction.

 

The Institute's achievements in providing academic and clinical instruction have also been recognized by the Medical Qigong Department at the Xi Yuan Hospital (Beijing, China) and the Henan University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Henan, China).

 

 

Daoist Internal Martial Arts Training

 

Special classes are offered in the secret instruction of esoteric Daoist Internal Martial Arts, including Taijiquan (Great Ultimate Boxing), and Baguazhang (Eight Trigram Palm). This special instruction includes forms, self-defense applications, and various weapons training. Also included in the teaching are special Daoist Martial Neigong (Internal Skill), Qigong (Energy Skill), and Shengong (Spirit Skill) training. The curriculum contained within these special courses are made available to the public through 2 special Daoist Internal Martial Arts Books, 7 DVDs, and 2 CDs written and produced by Professor Jerry Alan Johnson. These were originally introduced to the public, in order to educate students of Daoist Internal Martial Arts to the various secret training methods of the esoteric Chinese Gongfu practices, described as follows:

 

2 – Books on Internal Martial Arts

 

• Volume 1 - The Essence of Internal Martial Arts: Esoteric Fighting Techniques and Healing Methods

• Volume 2 - The Essence of Internal Martial Arts: Energy Theory and Cultivation

 

6 – DVDs on Training Baguazhang

• The Eight Animal School of Pa Kua Chang

• Original Form of Pa Kua Chang

• The Eight Circular Pa Kua Staff

• The Eight Circular Pa Kua Broadsword

• The Dragon School of Pa Kua Chang

• The Fighting Techniques of Pa Kua Chang

 

1 – DVD on Training Taijiquan Neigong DVD

• Tai Chi Healing Workout

 

2 – CDs on Training Shengong Meditations

• “Eight Direction Perception” Tai Chi Meditation #2 –CD

• “Life-force Breathing” Tai Chi Meditation #1 – CD