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