Ba Duan Jin History

The History Of Ba Duan Jin (Eight Pieces of Brocade)
The history of Ba Duan Jin qi gong can be traced back to over 800 years ago. Its legendary founder is Yue Fei, a famous general in the Southern Sung Dynasty (AD1177 - 1279).
Yue Fei developed a set of 12 fundamental exercises to train his army. After some time, he simplified the exercises to eight fine exercises - "Ba Duan Jin".
The fact that he and his army were never defeated in battle was attributed to this training.
Till now, if you visit the famous Shaolin Temple in Henan, China, you will see statue of monks performing Ba Duan Jin. The Shaolin monks use this qi gong as part of their daily training.
Today, many modifications and innovations have been added to the original form. Although the variations are numerous, they all help to tone up your internal organs and system.
http://www.acupuncture-and-chinese-medicine.com/history-of-ba-duan-jin.html


If you go to a Chinese arts and crafts shop, you will see many traditional gods of happiness and fortune. Among these gods, you may come across a smiling buddha with a fat belly. He is standing up with his arms stretched over his head. He is performing the opening exercise of Ba Duan Jin.
The famous ancient Chinese physician, Hua Tuo’s once quoted – "the hinge of a swinging door never gets wormholes". The body is likened to a door hinge, bearing in mind that door hinges in Hua Tuo’s day were made of wood.
http://www.acupuncture-and-chinese-medicine.com/ba-duan-jin.html

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Father's Day: Volunteers entertain old folks

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The following news article is in today (22/06/10) Star News.  You may check it online here:

http://thestar.com.my/metro/story.asp?file=/2010/6/22/central/6510418&sec=central

Wishing all Happy Mother's & Father's Day

Best regards,
Bil Choy

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The Star Online > Central

Tuesday June 22, 2010

Volunteers entertain old folks

By CHITRA S. NATHAN

TEARS streamed down 78-year-old Robert Ang's face as a group of volunteers serenaded the septuagenarian and friends at the Mother Care Nursing Home in Seremban recently.

Ang who has Alzheimer's was among the nursing home's 40 residents feted by volunteers from the Malaysian Public Service Society (MPSS) in celebration of both Mother's and Father's Day.

"I was touched when I heard the young girl sing a song dedicated to parents. It made me miss my own children," he said of P. Shuwetha's performance of a Chinese song.

Shuwetha, 12, and other volunteers did not mind sacrificing their Saturday morning and entertained the old folks with a medley of Chinese and Tamil songs as well as a dance performance.

Showing love: Young volunteer M. Naviinesh, 10 feeding a piece of cake to Yip Khuan Yoke, 71 during the Mother's and Father's Day celebration at the nursing home

"Although the old folks are well taken care of at the home, I am sure they wish their children were with them.

"That's why I didn't mind helping out when my parents asked. At least we managed to put a smile on their faces," she said.

MPSS president Andrew Raju said although the event was only a half-day affair, it made a world of difference to the old folks at the home.

"They look forward to visitors and since they rarely go out, they appreciate it when people take the trouble to come here and spend some time with them.

"Our event was such a simple affair but you could see the joy on their faces. It is their day today," he said.

Raju said it was sad to hear of cases where old folk were abandoned and it was the community's collective responsibility to care for the aged.

Sweet music: Shuwetha playing a Chinese tune on the veenai at the Mother Care Nursing Home

"It is our duty to care for our parents and it is sad to hear of cases where old folk are just dumped in hospitals.

"We should remember our parents' sacrifices.

"That is one of the reasons we decided to celebrate with the parents at this home. We wanted them to know they were appreciated," he said.

The oldfolk later joined in a cake-cutting ceremony before a sumptuous lunch was served.

Many of the residents chatted with the young volunteers who were more than happy to listen to their stories.

Home owner R. Parameswary said she started the facility to help those who could not provide round-the-clock care for their aged parents.

"The residents' children visit them daily or weekly but the old folk still look forward to visitors and entertainment," she said, adding that the home also provided nursing care to its residents.

Dear All, this is a very touching clips about parents from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0rRhRc4kdQ&feature=related