Lama Somananda Tantrapa
In this ground-breaking book, Lama Somananda Tantrapa
shares the ancient wisdom of Tibetan Shamanic Qigong in a simple and practical
way. Discovering, testing and applying its principles will remarkably enhance
your vitality with greater attentiveness, awareness and presence. It will help
you transform and enlighten your life by developing a culture of movement that
is naturally graceful and harmonious. It will also provide you with profound
psychological and spiritual insights into the true nature of health,
relationships and other issues that teach you to approach life challenges as
learning opportunities rather than problems. By practicing Qi Dao, you will unify
your body, mind and spirit, empowering your whole being to live in harmony with
the flow of the entire universe.
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Lama Somananda Tantrapa is the holder of the lineage
of Qi Dao that has been fostered in his clan for 27 generations since 1224
AD. He has over 30 years of experience
in Qi Dao and other internal martial arts. He was primarily trained by his Grandfather
who was the last Grandmaster of this style of Tibetan Shamanic Qigong. In addition to being recognized as an
incarnate Bön lama, ordained as a Buddhist monk and initiated into Subud spiritual
brotherhood, Lama Tantrapa holds a degree in Cultural Anthropology and
certifications in Qigong, Hypnosis and NLP.
Having experienced persecution in his homeland for his initiatives dedicated to peace work and spiritual freedom, Rinpoche received religious asylum in the United
States in 1997. His unique background is
complex enough to include serving in the Soviet Army’s Special Forces, being
kidnapped in the Ukraine
and going through several near-death experiences.
Rinpoche’s coaching has inspired many professional
athletes, speakers, dancers, singers, writers and actors to open up to the
infinite source of intuition that exists within everyone. After pioneering Qi Dao coaching in 2000, he has
provided wellness, peak performance and life coaching to hundreds of clients of
all ages from all walks of life. For
years, he operated Academy of Qi Dao
and Portland Qigong Clinic – one of just a handful of Qigong
clinics in the United States
at that time.
Rinpoche is an author of numerous articles as well as
multimedia training materials. Being an
avid speaker and presenter, he appeared on many radio and TV programs in the US, Guam and
abroad. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of
the USA National Qigong (Chi Kung) Association.
Welcome to my world of Qi Dao, the ancient energy art
of Tibetan Shamanic Qigong. My spiritual
tradition named Qi Dao, which literally means “the path of energy,” or “the
flow of life force,” is a style of Qigong rooted in the Tibetan Shamanic tradition of
self-realization called Bön. Following
many generations of Tibetan lamas and Shamans since time immemorial, I explore
this magical world where the stuff of myths and legends is quite real. Along my spiritual journey, the miracles of
natural healing and amazing feats of power have been a common place. I believe that everyone practicing
this “Adventure Yoga” can receive revelations directly from spirit and learn to
follow the inner guidance to enjoy being in the flow of the dream called life.
Have you ever thought that your life journey was
meant to be a grand adventure, rather than a misadventure? Perhaps, you are one of those lucky
individuals who have experienced “being in the flow” or, as some athletes call
it, “in the zone.” If you have
experienced it, you will probably never forget the profound sense of harmony
associated with being in the flow. And
if you have never experienced it, at least, you may be able to imagine yourself
being empowered, centered and present.
Your imagination may be as potent as your memory in preparing you for
this exciting adventure in self-realization and learning to live a dream life.
Imagine a world where men and women can travel
through life in harmony with each other and the world around them; where every
human being can be in touch with his or her inner nature. Everyone there feels confident and free of
any artificial limitations that the religions, society, or family upbringing
tend to impose on people. Picture yourself in a world where everyone has an opportunity to live a healthy and fulfilling lifestyle,
enjoying all the abundance life has to offer, where
every child and adult can feel
empowered to openly experience and explore their greatest potentials, allowing
them to blossom fully. In this dream
world, the powers that used to be considered paranormal or supernatural are daily
occurrences. Now you have a chance to turn your life into a heroic quest to
discover the true nature of Being.
Of course, being in the flow is not an exclusive
prerogative of Tibetan lamas and top-notch athletes. Virtually every indigenous
nation has some stories about the heroes, whose lives
were dedicated to the exploration of the unknown, be that unknown lands or
their inner realms. Those spiritual adventurers, regardless of their origins
and personal histories, experienced the most profound transformations and astonishing
feats of power that most people could only dream about. In our Qi Dao tribe, we call this way of being
“dream being,” which means, among other things, experiencing life as though being
in a dream. Dream Being is not only a
verb, but also a noun representing the source of all your dreams: daydreams as
well as night dreams. It is the mystical
source of the big dream called life that in many Oriental schools of thought is
referred to as the Dao.
What is this mystical Dao? It is unseen, but it is everywhere. You may want to know it, but it cannot to be intellectually
understood. You may strive to find it, even
though it has always been within you.
“To become one with the Dao” has been the ultimate purpose of meditation
retreats, pilgrimages and other spiritual adventures for millennia. Anyone who experiences oneness with the Dao can
effortlessly navigate through life, being continuously in the flow, free of
attachments, conflicts, or suffering.
Nobody can harm or kill such a person, because anyone, who would dare to
go against him or her, would also go against the power of the entire universe. Such an awakened being can fully enjoy the
great power and freedom coming from realizing that the daily life and Dream
Being are inseparable.
