Learning the traditional form of Taijiquan is to gradually learn the potential internal power of the discipline. However, after the realisation of internal strength, it is necessary to then not overly focus on internal strength but enter the realm of mind intention, and finally to achieve a natural intuitive state not dictated or confined to prescribed movement patterns - in accordance to the Taijiquan principle: “abide strictly to the form then forget the form”; “from familiarity of the routine to understanding jin; from understanding jin to divine realisation”. The actual cultivation process is “Da Dao Zhi Jian” which means that fundamental principles are invariably concise and without flourish.
A routine is merely a temporary tool through which to experience and derive internal strength from the external movements. It is a temporary vehicle, likened to a boat that takes you across the waters to the other side.
The purpose is to “extract” internal power. Once extracted the power can be enabled instinctively and not confined within any routine, from limited moves into the infinite without move - i.e.“dismantling the form”. The mind that is self-bound in the comfort zone of the quan routines evolves into a free and unfettered state that is ready to burst forth without restrictions.
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