Renowned traditional Chinese medicine doctor, Sheng-Pu Lee, has his own philosophy for maintaining good health, which includes maintaining an optimistic attitude, practicing calligraphy for enjoyment, and meditating to cultivate inner peace. Especially notable is his self-created regimen, “Balance Zen,” which has been his secret to aging well for many years. Despite being 82 years old, he still sees patients regularly without the need for glasses while driving. During his leisure time, he enjoys activities such as hiking, playing golf, and even goes skiing overseas every winter. He maintains the physical vigor of a young man!
Dr. Sheng-Pu Lee’s daily routine includes a half-hour practice of “Balance Zen” upon waking, followed by a half-hour meditation. This habit has been with him for more than 20 years and has made him look much younger than his age. According to Dr. Lia Shun Pu, practicing “Balance Zen” helps to maintain a smooth digestive system, promotes blood circulation in the brain, prevents facial sagging and wrinkles, and increases energy levels.
Dr. Sheng-Pu Lee’s “Balance Zen” practice combines the practices of medicine, Buddhism, and Taoism into the practice of effortless meditation, where he not only trains his body but also trains his mind. To practice “Balance Zen,” one lies flat on a bed, suspends the head and shoulders outside the bed, and balances the body without exerting force, while the head naturally resists the force of gravity to guide the body. By inwardly focusing on one’s own mind, a natural anti-gravity energy called “Qi” is generated, which spreads throughout the body. This energy recharge revitalizes the brain cells and improves blood circulation.。
Dr. Sheng-Pu Lee further explains that modern people are busy with work, exposed to an overwhelming amount of information every day, and still thinking about work after hours. They worry about things that haven’t happened yet, and their minds are filled with too many distractions. The brain cannot rest properly, and as a result, the autonomic nervous system inside the body slowly deteriorates. As the sympathetic nervous system becomes more active, the internal balance and self-regulation of the autonomic nervous system become weaker. It is like when you are too concerned about your body’s sugar, fat, cells, viruses, and other indicators, you will become more panicked and live in worry, disrupting the body’s self-regulatory environment, and causing various diseases to emerge. Instead, it is important to use your thoughts to think about how to take care of your body. The human body is a complex system that relies on the function of the autonomic nervous system. Don’t rush and neglect your health.
Therefore, according to Dr. Sheng-Pu Lee, the practice of Balance Zen must reach the state of “doing without doing”. He specifically cited the examples of the Zen masters Shenxiu and Huineng’s concepts of existence and non-existence, and shared his own 20 years of experience in silent sitting practice. He emphasized the importance of learning to forget and let go, to respect the most primitive point of life, which is to reduce the amount of mental distractions in the brain. The fewer the distractions, the clearer the state of mind, and 20-30 minutes will pass in no time. If the body is not allowed to enter the state of forgetting oneself, truly letting go of the mind and body, and allowing the autonomic nervous system to function naturally, it will be difficult to sustain the practice.
Li Shenpu also suggests that Balance Zen is an inexpensive and simple way to maintain good health, regardless of age. When starting out, you can begin with just three to five minutes of practice. You can even try placing your head halfway off the bed, but it’s important to stay focused and practice mindfulness meditation. The more relaxed you are, the better the effects, but never push yourself too hard and slowly train yourself.
The ancient Chinese methods of health preservation are vast and profound, encompassing acupuncture, massage, qigong, meditation, martial arts, tai chi, dietary therapy, and more, which are similar to the concept of “preventive medicine”. Dr. Sheng-Pu Lee emphasizes that health preservation should focus on “cultivation without seeking harvest”, and it requires quiet dedication and achieving a state of concentration and forgetfulness of the self in body, mind, and spirit. Only by having no desires can one truly achieve good health. He uses himself, who is in his 80s, as an example, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a childlike innocence and youthful vitality, which helps to replenish “qi” and maintain energy levels, resulting in better physical and mental well-being and a slower aging process.
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Originally from: Healthnews.com.tw
Healthnews/ Reporter Ka-Ching Kwan reports
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