The Taijiquan population is increasing, probably because it reflects the health boom and the aging society, or people come to know the pleasure to move and heal the mind in an era of abundance and luxury.
Originally, I think that Taijiquan has become popular in China as one of the medicines and treatments, and from the history of fighting to protect oneself. In Japan, it probably evolved from health methods such as health improvement and “Qigong” (breathing method). This is that Japanese people are good at it.
The “Japan Health Taijiquan Association Saitama Branch Member Mutual Exchange Meeting” was held on June 23 at the Saitama City West Gymnasium, with about 800 participants.
*Mr. Susumu Yan, the chairman of the Japan Health Taijiquan Association, at Saitama Branch member mutual exchange meeting (center of the photo to the right)
It has been 52 years since Mr. Yang Ming-Shi generalized it in Japan. The traditional “Chinese version of Yang-style Taijiquan” has been transformed into “Japanese version of Yang-style Taijiquan.” Saitama Prefecture has about 3,500 members. I heard that there are 35 branches nationwide.
The basic simplified Taijiquan 24 is Chinese style. When I met Chinese people in Malaysia some day and was invited by the Taijiquan exercise group early in the morning, it was exactly the same as Taijiquan except for a few fast movements. There are many people in their 50s and 60s. Also, if you continue Taijiquan for the rest of your life, you can keep yourself always in good health.
It is a “moving meditation” and is the best way to maintain physical and mental balance. It is good even after illness and it also prevents you from getting sick. I often hear people say that it is good for fall prevention, good for long distance hiking, and for good bowel movements.
Recent Taijiquan books come with a DVD to practice, so you can practice at home. However, if possible, it would be best if we could get some “spirit” from someone of friends in the cool green outdoors.
When I am practicing alone in the hotel garden during my trip, the number of friends will increase. However, it seems that “ Any3 Taichi” and Hachidan-Kin (the Baduanjin) are easier to remember than the 24th style.
Mr. K is grateful for me since I taught him Yang-style Taijiquan, from April, has improved his autonomic imbalance. It was the result of combining “Walking Zen” and “Zazen” with him. *Zen: Zen Buddhism.
The first part was posted on November 5, 2016, as one of my blogs for Japanese and there were many subscribers, which was entered Best 5 in that.
Some posts are hit, and some are not.
This English post is a compilation on the articles of the following four persons, prophets and people from the future.
Quote: from the followings, ・ Craig Hamilton UK psychic (over 70% hit rate, 2018 edition) ・ Future people from 2062 (2010 remarks) ・ Mr. Philip, a military time traveler from 2075 ・ Added Joseph Tetel’s latest prophecy (mainly 2-3 years from 2020)
*This post is a translation from the Japanese version of the Suchitoo’s blog. https://suchitoo.exblog.jp
After 2021
・ The EU flag will be revised, and a star mark like the one on the US flag will be added to the corner of the flag, forming the European Union Army.
・ China plunges into recession due to economic collapse, angry people start protests, but this is not a revolution that overthrows the administration (a part of democratization).
・ World War III lasts 3.5 years. ・ In 2025, SpaceX’s rocket will realize manned flight to Mars. ・ Domination by digital currency: China is closest to the darkest forces and is trying to dominate all digital currencies around the world. It has already begun. This is not like Bitcoin. Bitcoin will eventually plummet. From now on, please use cash as much as possible.
・ Water concession and control: Water prices soar in the United States, China and Japan. Water will have the same value as gold. Groundwater is polluted due to oil leaks from pipelines and fracture (hydraulic fracturing). As a result, rivers and water will run out in the United States, China, and Japan. A company like “Nestle” will establish a subsidiary to pump water and sell it in bottles. Control people by using the water resources of the land that the government has taken away since it becomes difficult to use due to fires etc.
・About the arrival of the tribulation and the need to raise the spirit: From 2025 to 2032, cataclysms will occur on Earth. In July 2025, the Earth’s pole shift will begin rapidly. Everything heats up; the glaciers melt down and wash away everything. Super-large earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions occur.
・ Edgar Cayce and others predicted that California would fall apart and sink into the ocean after a major earthquake. In such a situation, money is completely useless. Rather, it makes no sense.
After 2030
・ Completion of sarcophagus at Fukushima nuclear power plant-in 2030 ・ The Northern Territories (four islands) and Takeshima (island in the sea of Japan) are Japanese territory. ・ Emigration order issued to residents of the Republic of Kiribati. ・ Amazon forests disappear ・ Japan shifts from fishing to aquaculture. ・ Causes of abnormal weather-not only due to global warming, but also due to any other multiple factors.
After 2062
・ English has become the official language of the world, but it is not a universal language. Works well in all languages. This will be understood within 10 years (The prophecy was in 2010, so is it now?). Are you learning English steadily? It doesn’t a matter at all. English itself (in 2062) is not important and native language is sufficient.
・ No country is in conflict with Japan. ・ The Japanese flag has not changed from current the Hinomaru (rising sun flag). ・ The capital of Japan remains “Tokyo”. ・ The number of prefectures in Japan is 53 as of 2062 (47 as of 2021). ・ The division of Japan is divided by state and divided into prefectures. ・ Japan has not been invaded by China, China has disappeared long time ago, and the emperor system continues. ・ The emperor system continues to be male. ・ Japanese troops are stationed in the newly acquired territory (Self-Defense Forces do not exist). ・ The only Yokosuka base remains in Japan as a US military base. ・ The Japanese army owns about 120 aircraft carriers and about 50 airborne aircraft carriers (I forgot its details). ・ All domestic weapons such as laser guns and plasma cannons are domestically produced. ・ The pension system is continuing, and although you can get a pension, you will have a big problem (I don’t know how to explain, but you should avoid relying on a pension). ・ Long-term care insurance is functioning.
・ It is important to maintain a connection with the spirit guide, to be in the best possible condition, and to love yourself first, regardless of whether you are an angel or whatever. After that, it is most important to meet others. From now on, it will be necessary to create a sacred place in your own house, such as a temple, meditate, and connect with a spirit guide. It may be the tribulation in the Bible. The world population will decrease to one-third.
*From the editor: Thank you for reading. I hope the toddler in the photo to have a world where he can spend his time with peace of mind.
*Quote source image: Reprinted from the image of promotion photo for movie “EVEREST”
Ms. Yasuko Nanba succeeded in climbing Mt. Everest on May 10, 1996, but the following day, she died in bad weather during the descent. I learned this from the movie “EVEREST”.
I only saw the sunrise from the EVEREST observation deck on the outskirts of Kathmandu, Nepal, but she was longing for climbing the highest peak in the world.
I wanted to have the heart of a mountaineer, who bet on it, but I couldn’t, however I have respect and admiration for her mountaineering life. When asked “Why climb?”, The answer is (because there is a mountain) and Ms. Nanba’s answer is (because it is the 7th highest challenge on the 7 continents of the world). I was impressed by the words such as “if not it will become a sin.”
For more information for her, please visit following Wikipedia site: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yasuko_Namba
Many mountaineers are climbing with the support of sponsors, but Ms. Nanba was a “salary woman mountaineer” and she worked hard for her own expense. I also feel her splendour there.
The impression of watching the movie is an inspiring movie, which has a three-dimensional effect and power, and it is a wonderful image to worry that the cameraman of this movie was more severe than the actor who plays the role of a mountaineer. There were many wonderful scenes in the film.
Also, because it was a publicly recruited mountaineering team in New Zealand and the United States, all conversations were in English. The communications technologies are well fully in use, and I was impressed by that the contacts with the base camp, and the conversations between the families and the climbers. Those made me cry while watching. It was a true story, and a very good movie.
There are no religious holidays, among Japanese public holidays. Customarily by making religious holidays or changing the wording, there are seasonal holidays (Vernal Equinox Day, Autumnal Equinox Day) and Obon（welcoming the spirits of our ancestors）holidays. In some countries, religious holidays are set by the Constitution.
For example, in Thailand, Buddhist holidays are the second most common holidays following the royal holidays. Christmas holidays do not exist in Japanese private companies. However, if it is a foreign-affiliated company or a company with many foreign workers, there may be no problem even if you introduce Christmas holiday.
*New Year’s Day, posted “A Happy New Year!” in Japanese at the gate of a temple in Kawasaki, Japan
Non-religious people and mere social customs-oriented people enjoy both Japanese public holidays and Christian celebrations. It is said that they also saw Christmas trees at temples.
Recently, in Japan, there are many consecutive holidays for leisure (due to transfer holidays and holiday movements for this purpose). These are for tourists, for family gatherings and for those who are having comfortable lifestyle. However, the pattern of school days and the traditional rule of public facilities closing on Mondays is breaking down now.
*The Christmas season at the Lilia hall in Kawaguchi-city, Japan
Let me say a few harsh words here.
The majority of Japanese are nominal Buddhists, but the celebration of Buddha’s birth (April 8 in Japan and day of May in lunar calendar in Thailand) is no longer being celebrated in temples and public places.
On the other hand, the Christmas tree that celebrates the birth of Christ can be seen in general shopping streets, private homes, kindergartens, halls, bars and drinking places, etc. That is why Japan is a mysterious country.
Christmas gifts for children with dreams are the great gifts next to birthday gifts. Those are just material commercialism and have nothing to do with religious events.
On the streets of Sri Lanka, monuments of many religions, including Jesus Christ and the Buddha, are erected everywhere. There was a religious competition here. I have no doubt that the believers of the sect should hold doctrinal rituals from the heart, including the ancestors, and become commercials.
The background for these things seems to be problems in home and school education, and even in Japanese politics and religious world.
Of all the worldly desires, the root of desire is the kleshas. It confuses my heart and causes suffering as a result. It is said that there are 108 kleshas in particular. The three main ones are poverty, dvesha and folly.
<Poverty> is greed and devour. It’s all about seeking selfishness and greed. <Dvesha or Moha> is anger. It is selfishness, hatred, and resentment. <Folly or Slut> is ignorance. It’s not just ignorance, it’s suffering from mental angry without knowing the teachings of Buddhism. It is also interpreted as stupidly (complaint).
Buddha taught that the hearts of these three poisons should be purified and calmed down and that they should enter into a feeling of peace. I am also Japanese who is impatient. In Thailand, it is often called “Chaien, Chaien”, in other words, it means that you should be keeping calm, thinking slowly without getting angry and active. Even so, it is doubtful that Thais know that it is not good for losing promises of time. The wrath of merciful justice is allowed. Also, Japan is full of commodity and essential goods for a living. And moneymaking and monetary universalism are rampant. I know that a woman in Africa recently taught us “mottainai.”
It is also good to live with these poverty, dvesha and folly as the norm of life compliance.
* The morale is the teaching of 10 good deeds, which is the opposite of bad deeds.
・ Body; kill, steal, indecent
・ Mouth; lie, bad mouth, double tongue (both tongues), good words
First, let’s talk about curry noodles. For the first time in Japan (Tokyo), businessman Min Pun Yaspar opened a Thai restaurant. She has been an advisor to the Thai Culture Study Group for many years. At a social gathering party, she introduced me to “Curry Noodles” (Quiteiogen Curry) from among the many Thai food menus. I ordered it specially when I was in Thailand and ate it, but the “curry noodles” made by Mr. Min was the best taste.
The spicy the curry, the sweeter the noodles (thin noodles are better) will give it just the right taste. In Japan, there is curry rice or rice curry, using rice is a standard item. It is one of the dishes that has been made into Japan now, but it seems that Java curry, Indian curry, Thai curry, etc. originally landed in Japan and the taste of curry unique to the store (each family’s own) was created. It is now a national dish of Japan.
The second noodle story is that there are many types of noodles in Thailand. There will be more than 10 types. First of all, the thickness is large, medium and small, and there are differences in the ingredients of the staple food (rice flour, wheat flour), and in the way of cooking and eating. Of course, there is also ramen (Chinese noodle Bammi). Rice flour (Quiteiyo) and wheat flour Bammi can be cold or warm, and the ingredients can be bean sprouts, fish dumplings, shrimp, or meat.
I love soy sauce flavored pack shoyu. It’s yakisoba (baked noodle), so thick noodles are good, and the pack (vegetables), noodles, and soy sauce (shoyu) dishes are the best.
