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"I give this book my highest recommendation to any serious student of spirituality, metaphysics, or the martial arts. It was one of the best books I've ever read, and I devoured it in one day!"
Virginia Slayton, Convergence, Fall 2000
It is well worth the read. For all of you with an adventurous spirit!
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31 of 33 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Anyone who has enjoyed tales of superhuman abilities appearing in the far east will definetly find this book a joy to read. Far from simply regurgitating the 'street fighter' style fantasy that can be found in other publications, this work is a factual and concise insight into the world of a true Taoist Immortal. A man so deeply interesting that the reader will be desperate to here more of the Mo Pai and the art of Nei Kung. This book stretches the imagination while giving one an important glimpse into the heavily guarded history of these strange and yet infinitely important arts. The human animal and spirit will never seem dull to anyone who buys this book.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This has been an excellent inspiring read and will also be (i hope) for anyone who has just started or for those already on the road so to speak.
Kosta Danaos, the crazy "get up and go get it" guy who done what i would of (had i the resources), he saw something that fascinated him so much he had to seek it out, he had to seek out the master John Chang.
The way he "happened" upon finding him was interesting, and this mood continues through the book but despite this it also at points is very funny and can mix up the two on the same page, one minute your thinking "fantastic, deep, interesting" the next your just laughing.
As a lowly practitioner myself Kosta leaves certain little clues through out the book regarding his practices, i was sure i was correct and this was confirmed by himself in his second book, this did show that i am on the right path albeit a path miles away from the author but still right.
Anybody who picks up on them will see that certain practices are not confined to Mo Pai and that is not meant without respect.
If your looking for a great read then i would suggest this book to anybody, if your looking for the secrets to Mo Pai/Nei Kung/Qi Gong then look elsewhere, also, if your just looking to gain "powers" then please read something else.
Nothing worthwhile is easy as John Chang and Kosta both let you know, you will get out what you put in.
Once (like myself and many others) you have felt the burning flow of Qi, you will never look back nor be the same again.
Thats the thing, this book is spot on for all these things are very real, John Chang just happens to be a person who has skills that sit at the most extreme end, thats what makes this book stand out.
Kosta makes very valid points about the western world, where we are taught from young what to believe, what is real, what is "scientific fact" and even nowadays, as much as science has helped us progress, it still is full of theories as much as it is full of facts.
Simple, just read this read this book.
Kosta Danaos, the crazy "get up and go get it" guy who done what i would of (had i the resources), he saw something that fascinated him so much he had to seek it out, he had to seek out the master John Chang.
The way he "happened" upon finding him was interesting, and this mood continues through the book but despite this it also at points is very funny and can mix up the two on the same page, one minute your thinking "fantastic, deep, interesting" the next your just laughing.
As a lowly practitioner myself Kosta leaves certain little clues through out the book regarding his practices, i was sure i was correct and this was confirmed by himself in his second book, this did show that i am on the right path albeit a path miles away from the author but still right.
Anybody who picks up on them will see that certain practices are not confined to Mo Pai and that is not meant without respect.
If your looking for a great read then i would suggest this book to anybody, if your looking for the secrets to Mo Pai/Nei Kung/Qi Gong then look elsewhere, also, if your just looking to gain "powers" then please read something else.
Nothing worthwhile is easy as John Chang and Kosta both let you know, you will get out what you put in.
Once (like myself and many others) you have felt the burning flow of Qi, you will never look back nor be the same again.
Thats the thing, this book is spot on for all these things are very real, John Chang just happens to be a person who has skills that sit at the most extreme end, thats what makes this book stand out.
Kosta makes very valid points about the western world, where we are taught from young what to believe, what is real, what is "scientific fact" and even nowadays, as much as science has helped us progress, it still is full of theories as much as it is full of facts.
Simple, just read this read this book.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I love reports about saints and other people with extraordinary abilities. I found this book very credible because I saw similar reports on the television and I enjoyed it very much. It is good to be reminded that there are powers slumbering in all of us that are just waiting to be awakened. There is just one thing I didn't like. The author criticises Buddhism for not being able to explain why we have evolution. I wished he had done better research because this remark is not at all true. In the kalachakra teachings we find very detailed explanations about why we have evolution. Other than that - five stars!
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good read
the book is a great read. only wish there was some way to link up with the author. anyone who knows how to reach the mr koasta please leave a comment.
Published 7 months ago by yangdude
Between christianity and taoism
This book is the first wich is revealing a way to improuve our human condition,written by a christian,the master declareing himself christian in the book,not buddist or taoist. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Horia
One of the most important books I have ever read in my life.
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I believe that everyone should read this book at least once.
I believe that everyone should read this book at least once.
Published on 16 Feb 2010 by Mr. J. M. Blouir
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I first read this book a little over three years ago after reading "Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages," and it was rather a surreal read. Read more
Published on 23 April 2008 by Zadius Sky
seriously doubt its authentic
i looked all over for the film shows 'John' doing his demonstration but couldnt find it, even if i did you cant believe whats on camera nowadays. Read more
Published on 15 Feb 2006
Amazing Story - poorly written
The story behind the book is amazing and thought provoking - if only ithad been written in a better style. Read more
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