Manny started reading out the various theories behind Heaven's Perception. Of course, the two of them would also engage in occasional discussions about it.
"According to what the old man said, sensing ether particles must be a subconscious activity. Therefore, it says here that one must stop without stopping, move without moving. However, I still don't understand. If it's a subconscious act, then how do you sense the ether particles?"
Fang Xingjian said, "Maybe it's like breathing. Usually, for us, the act of breathing is not a conscious act. It's because it has already become instinctive."
"But how do we turn an activity that we've never done before into an instinctive act?"
Just like this, from then onwards Manny would come to Fang Xingjian's study every night to read the books and discuss how to attain Heaven's Perception.
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