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Yeah, you're rightalso. But no big guns here. In fact nothing here! That's precisley the point. When you let go of form and everything else, one arrives at a situaition where "it" just happens. That's what I'm saying.

Thanks for the link. I have found several sites but no complete 18 exercises yet. But I keep trying.

Hi there, I think that it is related to deep meditation - i.e. on a physical and spiritual level. I think that it is when the ego begins to disappear. Many artists feel like this. When they are 'lost' or 'absorbed' in what they are doing only to find that it is not a mindless loss but rather quite an awareness. In a philosophical way, I suggest you read "The Zen Teachings of Bodhidharma" which you can download from . . . http://hjem.get2net.dk/civet-cat/zen-writings/teachings-of-bodhidharma.htm Peace and love Anu

Legend states that around 400 CE - 500 CE, Da Mo : Bodhidarhma created Sho Pa Lo Han : 18 Postures of Lohan. This was basically the foundation of many styles that were established from that time period in Shaolin. Does anyone have any more information on this? It would be great if there is a site with explanation and graphics/pictures. But I am so keen to know, that any information will be welcome. Many thanks. Anu