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Zouhuorumo (Chinese: 走火入魔; pinyin: zǒuhuǒrùmó), also known as qigong deviation (simplified Chinese: 气功出偏; traditional Chinese: 氣功出偏; pinyin: qìgōngchūpiān or simplified Chinese: 气功偏差; traditional Chinese: 氣功偏差; pinyin: qìgōngpiānchā),[1][2] is a Chinese-culture concept traditionally used to indicate that something has gone wrong in spiritual or martial arts training. The qigong community uses this term to describe a physiological or psychological disorder believed to result during or after qigong practice, due to "improper practice" of qigong and other self-cultivation techniques. The concept was highlighted in the social and political context of mass popularization of qigong in China. The Buddhist or Taoist community also uses this term when referring to people who practice esoteric techniques or meditation without the proper guidance of a teacher.
- ^ Mitchell, Damo (2018). A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong. Philadelphia: Jessica Kingsley Publishers. p. 517. ISBN 9780857013729. Retrieved 3 August 2023.
- ^ Chiang, Howard (2019). The Making of the Human Sciences in China: Historical and Conceptual Foundations. Boston: Brill. p. 498. ISBN 9789004397620. Retrieved 3 August 2023.