Qigong in Temples Qigong has been molded by the spiritual and philosophical systems in China as much as by medicine.
The ancient Taoist tradition draws upon the wisdom of Lao Tze and Chuang Tze. These ancient masters revealed that the refinement in Qigong practice is not just through the breath and movement, but also in the process of surrendering to the natural flow of spontaneous universal forces.
The Confucian system used Qigong as a part of the overall method for serving society. When individuals are self-reliant and healthy, they can easily contribute to the society, support the elders and provide the strength to build and sustain the culture's structure. When Buddhism came to China it contributed the concept that is now becoming clear with Quantum physics, that all of our experience is actually founded in an illusory experience, that in fact there is no substance - only energies. All of these systems help to create, within the person, a sense of purpose and a freedom from stress. This access to relaxation, it is believed in Qigong, accelerates and enhances the flow of the Qi.