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The Magus of Java is the story of John Chang. In 1988 the documentary Ring of Fire presented a startling sequence in which a Chinese-Javanese acupuncturist demonstrates his full mastery of the phenomenon of chi, or bio-energy, by generating an electrical current within his body, which he uses first to heal the filmmaker of an eye infection and then to set a newspaper on fire with his hand. The film caused thousands to seek out this individual, John Chang, in pursuit of instruction. Of the many Westerners who have approached him, John Chang has accepted five as apprentices. Kosta Danaos is the second of those five.
The Magus of Java is the story of Kosta Danao's apprenticeship with John Chang, and it is the story of the Mo-Pai, who for the past 2000 years have kept their teachings secret. Included are explanations of Chang's abilities that we in the West consider impossible.
In his years of study with John Chang, Danaos has witnessed and experienced pyrokinesis, telekinesis, levitation, telepathy, and much more exotic phenomena. He has spoken with spirits and learned the philosophy of reincarnation. Most important, he has learned John Chang's story. Chang has decided to bridge the gap between East and West by sharing the story of his life and his teachings.
SourceFrom what I heard from other student Me Pai (My ex gf dad) Kosta Danaos is an ungrateful foreigner to what supposed to be an exclusive chinese art and the man resented for taking all credits - not a very popular guy with other Me Pai students in Java. BUT, the first book he wrote above is pretty much well written and worth a read.
My family happened to know "John Chang" My dad and his friend who is a student since 20 years ago saw some supranatural rituals and feat in their basement such as a bright orb fell down from the concrete ceiling - manifested , then a the sound like a helicopter accompanies the orb as "John Chang's" dead teacher manifested - the copper sound turned out to be 2 lighted joss stick incense whirling in the air at high speed. Then my dad heard a buzzing sound, like "talking" bees and "John Chang" while kneeling and talking in chinese. Appearently, only John can hear his teacher's voice and the rest of the student in the room only hear the buzzing sound - like a talking bee.
My ex gf dad's is a bio energy healer by trade, a long time friend of my dad, and student of John. Believe it or not, using his chi, he can make a toothpick to burn through a metal coin almost melted like a cheese. I still keep the coin and the toothpick till now and I'll post it here when I get my digicam fixed. I've seen a video from their last meeting for "testing" where they hit a wall from 20 metres away with a bare hand - the camera zoomed in and I see a claw like mark on the wall. Pretty impressive. He also electrecute me once with his hand - in the head - and I see stars afterward.
Get the book. Even though the author is not very reputable amongst other students for his bragging and licking ability, he did wrote a good, entertaining and informative book.
The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal
The Magus of Java, of an Authentic Taoist Immortal
| Kinjo The Magus of Java Jul 5 2005, 07:01 AM
Jul 5 2005, 07:01 AM
