I am interested in the mirrors method I have never heard it described or seen it in person, it reminds me of the
Toaist magic The Chinese Magic Mirror itself is a microcosm, a living Mandala which represents the entire world in small, unique detail. Everything in creation is held within the Magic Mirror. It can contain the likeness of all things reflected within its various energetic and physical boundaries, as well as include specific images of the past, present, or future, laid out within the four quadrants of heaven, according to the four directions of space and time.
Very interesting to note here a Lunar (Fang Chu) Mirror is also a mirror used for defending against and removing evil influences. A Lunar Mirror picks up heavenly dew when it is exposed to the moon, because it quickly absorbs the watery essence of the moon.
The illuminating power of the mirror’s ability to reflect the past, present or future can also be increased by having the Daoist absorb light-talismans, while imagining and visualizing the left eye as a shooting star and the right eye as lightning. This allows the adept to clearly see mountains and forests, people, and spiritual entities.
Sorry I don't want to derail this thread but it is connected, the focused light, the magic mirror, the qi gong, th secret of the golden flower, the elixir pill....
Turning the light around is the secret of dissolving yin and controlling the lower self. --
The Secret of the Golden Flower, Chapter 2
The method used by the ancients for escaping from the world consisted in refining away the dregs of yin in order to return to the pure qian ☰. --
The Secret of the Golden Flower, Chapter 2
If the learner refines the yin lower self completely, then he will become pure yang. --
The Secret of the Golden Flower, Chapter 2
The method of inner development which produces a divine Immortal uses man's ability to 'reflect back his brightness to light up within.
-- Yuyan, Commentary on the Cantong Qi — Triplex unity, 2nd c. Taoist text
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