Taoist Light Student Acceptance and Continuation Guidelines
Taoist Light Qigong is a traditional cultivation practice that requires sincerity, commitment, mutual respect, and a constructive teacher–student relationship. Participation in training is therefore based on suitability for the practice and is not automatically guaranteed.
Students are expected to demonstrate:
1. Respect
Respect for the teachings, the practice and teacher-student relationship.
2. Reliability
Consistency in attendance and practice, honoring commitments, and responsible communication when circumstances change.
3. Diligence
A sincere willingness to practice, learn, and make the personal effort necessary for cultivation.
4. Honesty and Integrity
Truthful and straightforward communication and responsible conduct within the teacher–student relationship.
5. Respect for Taoist Philosophy
Students should have an interest in, respect for, and openness to the Taoist principles- such as wuwei (non-forcing, letting-go and simplicity) that form the foundation of Taoist Light Qigong.
6. A Constructive Teacher–Student Relationship
Effective cultivation requires mutual trust. Students should be receptive to instruction, able to communicate respectfully, and willing to work within the boundaries and direction of the teaching.
Acceptance into, or continuation in, Taoist Light Qigong training is determined by whether the teacher believes the training remains appropriate and constructive for both the student and the teaching environment.
Training may be declined or discontinued when there is an ongoing pattern of disrespect, unreliability, repeated disregard of agreed-upon boundaries or training guidelines, disruptive behavior, or a breakdown of the trust necessary for a constructive teacher–student relationship.
7. Commitment to the Training Method
Taoist Light Qigong is taught as a complete system of cultivation.
Students are expected to practice the methods as they are taught and not mix Taoist Light Qigong with other Qigong systems, energy practices, or cultivation methods without discussing this with the teacher to prevent practice deviation.
Different systems may use different energetic directions, breathing methods, visualizations, principles, and approaches to cultivation.
Mixing different or “seemingly” similar systems at the same time may create confusion, chaotic Qi, interfere with the progression of the training, and make it difficult for the teacher to understand what is happening in the student's practice and provide appropriate guidance.
Students who undertake Taoist Light Qigong training should therefore be willing to give the practice sufficient consistency, focus, and time to develop on its own.
8. Realistic Expectations
Taoist Light Qigong can often produce profound and miraculous healing results, but cultivation should not be approached with demands or expectations for immediate “magic” results or “dramatic” experiences.
Meaningful changes often arise when practitioners practice sincerely without constantly expecting a particular result.
Cultivation is a process of gradual transformation and constant building-up of body strength, Qi, mind awareness.
9. Responsibility for One's Own Cultivation
The teacher can guide, teach, correct, and support the student, but cannot cultivate on the student's behalf.
Students are encouraged to develop increasing responsibility for their own practice rather than becoming overly dependent upon the teacher.
The purpose of correct teaching is ultimately to help students develop greater clarity, stability, discernment, and inner independence.
10. Acceptance and Continuation
Acceptance into, or continuation in, Taoist Light Qigong training is based on whether the teacher believes the training remains appropriate and constructive for the student and for the teaching environment.
Taoist Light Qigong training is not a business model that based simply on a student's willingness to pay for classes or private sessions. Sincerity, suitability, commitment, and the quality of the teacher–student relationship are important.