Q&A With Master Lu: What's the Scoop on Qigong Systems?

Question: If someone were to try Qigong for the very first time, what difference would they see between Wu Ming Qigong and another form of Qigong?

Answer: There are thousands of different Qigong systems. Every system has different ways to try to understand the Universe. Qigong can be the end destiny, the vehicle, or a guideline. It depends on the school of the system, how you use Qigong, and for what purpose.

Different Qigong systems are like different paths you can take to reach the top of the mountain. Some paths are easy in the beginning, but are so difficult at the end. On these paths, you have no chance to reach the top of the mountain once you get to the last challenge. Some paths are difficult but can lead you to the top of the mountain. Other paths are not new paths. They are organic paths that many masters used for thousands of years to get to the top of the mountain and come back down. So it really depends which system you are following.

Question: Why is it that you shouldn’t mix Qigong systems? Why can’t you try Wu Ming Qigong with another Qigong system?

Answer: Traditionally, Qigong is the journey to discover the truth. Most people try to use Qigong for healing. The more powerful Qigong systems are more dangerous. It’s a double-edged sword. Just like a strong medication always has a side effect. You cannot mix two kinds of medication. Think about Qigong as a medication. It’s the healing method. Some forms of Qigong come from this angle, while others come from a different angle.

So if you put the two different angles of Qigong together, they start fighting each other and can cause a side effect. No one knows how to fix it, because no one knows what’s happening. For your safety, most Qigong masters will tell you—do not mix different types of Qigong practices.