Taoism is the oldest science of life. The ancients, undistracted by the various forms of entertainment (television, video, etc.) that barrage modern society, focused their energies on researching and improving ways of meeting human needs.
One group, the ancient Taoists, developed a complete, detailed, and scientific system of knowledge which comprises many principles of food preparation, exercise, healing, sexology, etc. This system is called Taoism. Although Taoism is the most ancient system of knowledge recorded on earth preceding even the traditions of Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, India, Greece, and so forth, it is praised for surpassing modern knowledge by many in the forefront of modern research and learning.
From the observation of the reproductive process, Taoists discovered that the sexual glands were endowed with God's power to create and God's intelligence to organize life. They knew that God was life, that He was the life force that animated all living things, that He was the motor of creative processes, and that He was the intelligence responsible for life engineering and cellular self-repair. They also knew that the sexual glands could be used as a source of life force for their own bodies.
These realizations caused Taoists to create a complete system of methods and techniques, called the Tao of Sexology. With that, Taoists hoped to elevate self-healing to its fullest potential, to energize the whole body, to defy time. By following the Tao of Sexology, mankind will eventually incarnate God's nature to its fullest.
Keeping The Stove Hot
In Taoism, the sexual organs and glands, where energy and life power are concentrated and generated, are referred to as the "stove". This term underscores our dependence on sexual energy. We depend on the sexual gland to support our mental and physical functions as we depend on the stove to cook food. Without a stove, nothing can be cooked or eaten, and life will end. Likewise, life will end when nonfunctional sexual glands cause the mental and physical aspects of the body to become nonfunctional.
The importance of the sexual glands as the motor of rejuvenation can not be over-emphasized. The sexual glands produce hormones, the "fire" which help rejuvenate cells and tissues. If the sexual glands function improperly, cell/tissue regeneration and mental/physical performance fall. When the mental and physical aspects of the body become tired, depressed, or negative, more problems or diseases are created. Then the aging process begins. All of these problems can be prevented or corrected by properly functioning sexual organs.
When the machinery of rejuvenation is activated through the practice of Taoist sexology, aging can be prevented. And when aging is prevented, death is prevented. The age-old search for the fountain of youth may end here, for Taoists believe that immortality can be attained by transforming the physical body through continuous rejuvenation.
Sex & Spirit
Not only is Taoist sexology a fountain of youth, but it also is a refreshing solution that reconciles the common dilemma between respondance to one's sexual desires and devotion to one's spiritual aspirations. On one hand, some social influences promote the release of sexual instincts at the animalistic level only. On the other hand, many religions stifle or denounce sexual activity to promote spirituality. Release of sexual desires results in many problems, such as venereal diseases. Stifling of sexual desires leaves people unsatisfied, for they are not bodiless spirits as long as they live on earth. Neither approach satisfies people's needs, because human beings have both physical instincts and spiritual aspirations. Taoism eliminates this dilemma by allowing the sexual instincts to serve a spiritual purpose. The Taoist sexual techniques provide a direct, tangible experience of God. By sharing true love, giving true love, and receiving true love, two people learn to understand the nature of God. To experience love is to experience God.
(The specific techniques involve acupuncture points and nerve reflexology. They allow the couple to merge their energy at the level of their respective organs and awaken their intuitive and spiritual centers.)
Why should we want to experience God? If we have always been blind, we can not fully understand the meaning of light. Likewise, without experiencing God, we cannot fully understand the meaning of God. God is life. God is everywhere. He is not limited by space or time, and He has everlasting life. If we can understand God's nature, we can "walk" with Him and finally become like Him.
Unfortunately, many people think sex is dirty or sinful. Because they were not taught about the relationship between sex and spirituality, they were cut off from a vital means of experiencing and understanding God. Hence, many must find other ways of getting closer to God. But in the course of their search, many will develop sexual complexes, which frustrate their spiritual aspirations.
True Taoist methods help us look within ourselves for Godliness, while securing our independence from manmade temples, priests, rituals, etc. Unlike certain religions, which rely upon faith and prayer as the only means of helping the followers, Taoism places great emphasis upon active practice. To Taoists, knowledge and self-discipline are sufficient for mastering the methods of direct communication with God.