1. Second Formula:
Lesser Enlightenment of Kan and Li
This formula is called Siaow K'an Li in Chinese and involves a
literal steaming of the sperm (Ching) into life force energy (Chi).
One might otherwise say that this begins the transfer of the power
of the sexual hormones into the whole body and brain. The crucial
secret of this formula is to reverse the usual sites of Yin and Yang
power, thereby provoking liberation of the sperm's energy.
The first and second books are the preparation of the paths for
the greater energy flow of the sperm so that the body will be able to
handle the great influx of energy (power which might correspond to
the awakening of the Kundalini). This formula includes the cultivation
of the root (the Hui-Yin) and the heart chakras and the transformation
of the sperm energy to sperm power at the navel.
This inversion places the heat of the bodily fire beneath the
coolness of the bodily water. Unless this inversion takes place, the
fire simply moves up and burns the body out. The water (the sperm
and seminal fluid) has the tendency to flow downward and out.
When it dries out that is the end. This formula reverses the normal,
energy-wasting relations by the highly advanced method of placing
the water in a closed vessel (cauldron) in the body and then cooking
the sperm with the fire beneath. If the water (sperm power) is not
sealed, it will flow directly into the fire and extinguish it or itself be
consumed. This formula preserves the integrity of both elements,
thus allowing the steaming to go on for great periods of time. The
essential formula is to never let the fire rise without having water to
heat above it and to never allow the water to spill into the fire. Thus
is produced a warm, moist steam containing tremendous energy
and health benefits.
The second formula consists of:
(a) Mixing of the water (Yin) and fire (Yang) (or male and female)
to give birth
(b) Transforming the sperm power (generative force) into vital
energy (Chi), gathering and purifying the Microcosmic outer
alchemical agent.
(c) Opening the twelve major channels.Summary of the Seven Stages