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Palms joined and standing upright, the mind remains steady without wavering; stretching left and right regulates the Liver and Lungs. Hands reaching up to the clouds regulate the Sanjiao (Triple Burner); facing the sky consolidates the Kidneys and lower back. Bending arms and folding elbows harmonize the Spleen and Stomach; moving the Heche (River Cart) facilitates the intersection of Kan and Li (Heart-Kidney interaction). Flexion, extension, flexion forward, and extension backward complete the practice, making the skin, sinews, and marrow firm and solid. The Qiaqiao (tongue) and Weilu (tailbone area) respond to breathing; locking apertures and pores. Stirring the throat, tongue, lips, and teeth causes the Tianhe (celestial river/fluids) to surge upward. Guiding the Qi in reverse flow, cycle after cycle, drawing essence to supplement marrow, like drinking fine wine. Manipulating ears, eyes, mouth, nose, and heart allows clear Qi to ascend and turbid Qi to descend, gradually dissipating. Dragon moves, tiger runs, hundred vessels circulate; rotating sun and moon, the spirit drifts freely. Transforming Jing, Qi, and Shen (the Three Treasures), acupoints and orifices are filled with wind and waves. Forward and reverse pivots interlock; rootless water and fire moisten and burn. Qi generates Jing, and Jing generates Qi; the mind becomes naturally bright, and the spirit naturally illuminates. Concentrating the spirit and holding the breath, the infant-like Yuan Shen (original spirit) is lively; entering and exiting meditation, the nature is cultivated in joy. The Du and Ren meridians and the jade ring frequently reflect; the medicinal substances and fire timing are contained within the Yuan Ming Bao (packet of vital life). Strengthening sinews and bones is but a minor effect; a single pill of spiritual elixir is planted in the heart's seedling.

The Huangting (Yellow Court) corresponds to the Niwan Palace (head center); the Qiaqiao and Weilu orifices are exquisite. Teeth click against the dental gate, tongue touches the palate, lips enclose the mouth, and the throat remains empty. Dragon moves, tiger runs, guided by eyes and ears; opening passages and pouring into the crown, intention follows. Zang-Fu organs and sinews/collaterals move with the posture; joints and orifices are opened by Qi. Inhaling turbidity, exhaling clarity, turning in a circle; ascending and descending meet in an instant. Nine turns of the elixir complete, the body enters Samadhi; essence is sufficient, spirit is complete, Qi is abundant. Existing and non-existing, returning to Perfect Awareness; void and spirit are lively, filling the vast sky. The double pass at Jiaji is easy to ascend; Chonglou (throat/trachea) and Qihai are profound. Jianggong (heart chest), waist, and kidneys penetrate as ability allows; Tianzhu and Yuzhen passes are not difficult to breach. Entering and exiting Shenting requires care; Dantian below the navel is the work of creation. Water and Fire arise where Ren and Du intersect; Kan and Li intersect at the top of the head. Where intention arrives, Qi arrives; who needs a needle to measure? This is the creation work transmitted from Bodhidharma's heart.

The Seven-Character True Scripture transmits subtle truths to the heart. First is Respectfulness; respectfulness leads to sincerity. Second is Purity and Stillness; purity and stillness lead to preservation. Third is Cleanliness; cleanliness leads to brightness. Fourth is Closeness; closeness leads to truth. Fifth is Diligence; diligence leads to depth. Sixth is Exhaustiveness; exhaustiveness leads to purity. Seventh is Ultimate Reality; ultimate reality leads to divine connection. Do not be startled by anomalies, do not engage in strange disputes. Names can be named or unnamed; officials stop, spirit moves. Bright yet murky, this is the mysterious gate.