In The Tibetan Bon Tradition, Wisdom and Compassion (skillful action) brings enlightenment.

Baguazhang is, by reputation, the highest expression of martial arts. Bagua sword is the highest expression of Bagua. This art is as deep as the universe and a human being and is rooted in physical Integrity and sincerity.

The origin of Bagua is Tibetan Bon Shamanism. The practice of walking circular mandalas, chanting mantras and holding mudras or sacred postures and hands. Opening gateways to the ancestors. This practice is still seen in the Bon dances of Japan which still contain the 5 element chi kung and shamanistic practices of the Tibetan Bon.

From Tibet, the art developed in Kunlun mountains which is the birthplace of Baguazhang as well as Taoism. They are also famous for their magic and swordsmanship. By legend, all sacred dance and martial arts originated from the root practice of Kunlun bagua.

Its said that if the mastery of vortexes are not accomplished, false reality comes in the form of prophetic speech, strange visions, convulsions, speaking in tongues, quaking, shaking, spinning, jumping, emotional fits... Although catharsis of angst is always appreciated, in a higher prospective, The person cannot handle the energy going through because their understanding and tempering is not there. When the mastery of vortexes is accomplished with the oldest traditional practice, it becomes a beautiful dance of vortexes called baguazhang coiling and uncoiling with the tao originating from wu chi.

This is the importance of Skill and Wisdom which, in Tibetan tradition, brings enlightenment or awakening.