Nothing wrong with the article ... really?
May be it's just me... but by saying that Gum Gong Ging comes from a famous sutra like the Vajra Prajna Paramita, wouldn't it peak your ears if you have spent a little time in reader and trying to understand what that sutra really is about? Now, I am no scholar of Buddhism and that sutra, taking into consideration that it can be subjected to interpretaions like everything else, could have some secrets and higher meanings. I admit that at this point "it" alludes me. I would love to hear from everyone, who agrees with the position of the article, particularly concerning the relation between the Gum Gong Ging and the Sutra, his or her understand of that part. Is there a proof (some kind of qualifier) to the statement that is made by Master Yee. If so, where can I find this proof or how can I prove it? Frankly, IMHO it is taking a giant leap of faith in the article. So my question is how does this famous sutra connects with or rather expounds the secrets of the highest fighting prowess of Hung Gar really? What does imperminence has to do with ultimate fighting prowess? THanks.
Again, I am not trying to rock the boat but I believe that it's counter productive for traditional Kung Fu with articles that expect readers to be entained but not inspired enough to starting thinking critically for themselves.
Mantis108
Sutra & suture are cognate
Both are connected to the root of "sew" S. sivyati, L. suere. The root meaning of the word sutra comes from 'thread'.
You know, you guys can always contact Frank Yee and Pedro Cepero-Yee about clarifications. I know Pedro has been known to lurk through this forum, but chooses not to participate actively. I respect that decision. He's not the only master that adopts this strategy. You can also write a letter to the editor (me) if you wish to choose a more 'old school' way of discussing this.