119:At what stage does one begin to perceive Qi as a tangible sensation?

Dr.Pang said:

There is no fixed standard for this—it must be realized through one’s own practice. Only when you have personally experienced it will the tangible sense of Qi become real. In Qigong, some questions cannot be answered with precise criteria, and some truths are beyond words.

Once, a comrade discussed his practice with me. I asked him, “What do you focus your mind on?” He replied, “I focus on the ‘Center’.” I then asked, “What is the ‘Center’? How do you define it?” Suddenly, he exclaimed, “Ah! Now I feel it!” Because he had reached that level, a slight hint with intention or Qi—just pointing, “This is it”—was enough for him to perceive. Had he not yet reached that stage, no amount of explanation would have sufficed.

Practicing Qigong requires developing a perceptual understanding unique to the discipline, as many Qigong phenomena cannot be directly verified like everyday experiences. For example, if something is white, you can see it; if it’s hard, you can touch it. But in Qigong, such understanding must be earned through diligent training. Only when this intuitive perception is established can one truly delve into the profound study of Qigong.

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