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Article: Concept of "Qi" or "Ki" in Japanese qigong research.(Abstract)
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- The Journal of Parapsychology
- Article date:
- December 1, 2001
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ABSTRACT: Japanese qigong research became active during the 1990s. In ancient China, qigong was called dao-yin. In the beginning, the techniques of qigong were simpler, and trainees merely stopped their breath during exercise. Now qigong is viewed as a kind of exercise for the health of the mind and body. "Qi" or "ki" is an important concept of qigong research and originates from ancient Chinese thought. The original meaning of the word is "movement of a cloud." In Japanese language today, the word qi or ki is ordinarily used as an expression of weather change, an activity of the body and soul, and a natural phenomenon. Ki as an ordinary word is often used for something ...