Understanding the Nature of Longevity Program
Address: Damanhur, Italy
Though prima facie typical in meaning, longevity is a notion of varied perception across different cultures. This is so because the crux of the matter is not the extent but the quality of life. For some this is merely a slogan, or a biological phenomenon, whereas for others – a cultivation of their spirit. Generally, it is either a timespan or a chance to consolidate one’s inner resource.
In the laws of alchemical making longevity is a category closely entwined with the potential of the human personal code as well as with the alchemical transmutation of vital energy. These ideas grew into a self-contained doctrine not only within Daoist art and philosophy but imbued Chinese mentality as well. The idea of longevity is associated with the figure of the immortal Lan Caihe. Cultivation of longevity (壽, Shou) is the art of transposing the linear (shi) into voluminous and of subjecting it to the nine types of consciousness. Thus, one can master the art of nurturing with ethereal food (天养, Tianyang).
Program
Longevity program aims at developing an ability to gather external energy, strengthening one’s own resources and generating additional power for the betterment of one’s nature. Longevity is based on the teaching of Lan Caihe known also as “The Teaching of the Blue Chamber” (蓝室, Lanshi), which educates how to acquire an additional source of nutrition from the Macrocosm.
The practical methods of Lan Caihe are the following:
- The art of understanding external energy that humans can gather;
- The art of introduction of the acquired energy;
- The art of regulation of gathering and introduction of additional energy;
- The art of assimilation of acquired energy; the art of sustaining the fire;
- Creating a sprout from the acquired energy;
- Nurturing with the energy of planets and stars.
Schedule
12:00–17:00
Participation Terms
- To take part in this seminar you must have attended “Concealing the Light” Program (29 April–1 May 2020).
- Each application is approved individually. Please submit your inquiry through the website form.
- Subscription for the Alchemy Telegram channel is required for tuning-in.
- Throughout the program some dietary restrictions are recommended. Please enquire.
- Audio and video recording is prohibited.
- The number of spots is limited. Vacancies are filled on a first-come first-served basis.
Fees
Registration | Registration | |
INBI members, at least six months of prior experience | 1000 | 1200 |
Price for the following three programs: “Concealing the Light”, “Understanding the Personal Code” and “Understanding the Nature of Longevity”:
Registration | Registration | |
INBI members | 2000 | 2500 |
- Prices are quoted in EUR.
- Please note that a prepayment is needed to guarantee registration.
- Some prerequisites exist for attending this event. Please contact us for more information.
Accommodation
To book you lodging in Damanhur, please contact our managers.
Logistics
- Each participant is individually responsible for all accommodation and travel logistics matters.
- Recommended flights and transfer options to the seminar venue will be announced as event closes by.
- Please coordinate logistics and accommodation matters with our managers by 1 March.
Venue
Damanhur, Italy