Guru Robert

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Discover the transformative journey of Guru Robert, a revered practitioner and teacher whose dedication to meditation and martial arts spans nearly three decades. With a rich history rooted in the disciplines of Northern Shaolin Kung Fu, Guru Robert embarked on a path of discovery that started in 1998, initially drawn to the dynamic forms passed down by Grandmasters Wong Jack Man and William T.R. Chung in two separate lineages by students in the San Francisco Bay Area. This early foundation set the stage for a deeper exploration into the internal martial arts of Xingyi, Bagua, Yiquan, and Taijiquan, igniting a profound passion for meditation that would shape his path forward.

Guru Robert's initial encounter with standing meditation marked a pivotal moment, uncovering the profound benefits and precious insights that meditation offered. This experience propelled him to delve deeper into the practices, seeking wisdom from adepts at Buddhist and Daoist temples, meditation centers, and monasteries across the globe. His journey of learning and self-discovery has been enriched by sitting and standing alongside monks, priests, and gurus, absorbing the teachings of highly skilled masters in Tibetan and Chinese Buddhism as well as Daoist, Christian, and European traditions.

A significant milestone in Guru Robert's spiritual journey was achieved in April of 2015, when he became "Tongqi" under the guidance of his root Guru, Dale Freeman, a top senior student of Professor You Pengxi and Madame Min Ouyang. This prestigious status, which denotes the complete opening of the central chakras and is a rare accomplishment. This often takes decades to achieve for special practitioners, even for fully ordained monks who receive special esoteric training after several degrees of initiation rituals and many, even then, still never achieve this level of attainment. There are many who talk about the bodies chakras but have little to no attainment from their practice, this is no fault of their own in most cases because there are many discipline people that have a practice they follow diligently. It's just a matter of not having the higher practices reserved for those select few an enlightened guru will select to pass down the direct path of attainment.

Guru Robert's experience in meditation and yoga extends over a 26 year period, during which he has practiced with some of the most respected masters ranging from Tibetan and Chinese Monks and Daoist Priests to esoteric Christian and pagan adepts, worldwide. His commitment to these practices is not only a testament to his dedication but also to the transformative power of meditation and martial arts. Having synthesized all of the most effective aspects of these teachings and practices Guru Robert has decided to create Aryayana in order to ensure this knowledge is shared more openly and not lost.

Through his teachings, Guru Robert aspires to share the invaluable benefits of meditation, inviting others to explore the depths of their own practice and discover the precious insights that await within. Join Guru Robert on a journey of self-discovery, mastery, and enlightenment, as he continues to share his profound knowledge and experience with the world.