Advanced Traditional Practice Program ( ATP)
The Advanced Traditional Practice (ATP) Program for personal healing and spiritual development was founded and taught by Grandmaster Hua-Ching Ni (Omni), in 1995 at the USIW Annual Retreat, and is currently continued by Dr. Mao Shing Ni (Dr. Mao) and the ATP Program Dean. ATP is a long-term program of annual instruction in the esoteric, closely guarded practices of the Integral Way tradition as taught by the Ni Family. One level of spiritual instruction is learned each year and the complete program eventually encompasses thirty-six levels of instruction. These are divided into three twelve year cycles focusing on the energy realms of Earth, Humanity, and Spirit. ATP initially focuses on development of skills to aid participants in their own cultivation and well-being. As one progresses through the levels, one is instructed in how to use ATP as a spiritual healing modality to help others in need.
ATP instruction is done one on one or in small groups, based on the ancient method of an oral tradition. The only written teaching can be found in The Universal Path of Natural Life, Chapter 19 by Hua-Ching Ni (Word document or hard copy available upon request).
According to Omni, “learning the ancient arts was a privilege, a lifetime opportunity, and a useful pursuit and a challenge. . . By doing these practices, you change yourself from being on a heavy physical level to having a light energy body, from being on the stubborn mental level to being the flexible universal mind, and from being on the ego-centered level of life, you uplift yourself to the universal soul.”
ATP instruction is done one on one or in small groups, based on the ancient method of an oral tradition. The only written teaching can be found in The Universal Path of Natural Life, Chapter 19 by Hua-Ching Ni (Word document or hard copy available upon request).
According to Omni, “learning the ancient arts was a privilege, a lifetime opportunity, and a useful pursuit and a challenge. . . By doing these practices, you change yourself from being on a heavy physical level to having a light energy body, from being on the stubborn mental level to being the flexible universal mind, and from being on the ego-centered level of life, you uplift yourself to the universal soul.”
The First Twelve Levels of ATP
1. 26 Healing Movements: Opens all the channels, and promotes spiritual clarity and communication.
2. Summoning and Establishing Protective Energy: Protective energy; directs healing energy.
3. Spinning the Wheel of the North Star: Strengthens life energy and the will to live.
4. Pre-Heaven Bagua Healing: Promotes returning to the original oneness; and cleanses prior karma.
5. a. Issuing Protective Energy: Protective: Disables harmful energy.
5. b. Five Elements Practice for Conquering Trouble: spiritual energy Harmonizes and guides.
5. c. Five-In-One Invocation: Awakens and harmonizes spiritual energy.
6. Infinity Practice: Unties spiritual “knots” and breaks repeating cycles of self-defeating behavior.
7. Aligning with the 28 Constellations: Orients spiritual direction and balances emotional/spiritual
tendencies
8. Union with the Big Dipper: Promotes clarity and purpose.
9. Hun and Po Meditation: Purifies and refines spiritual energy.
10. Untying the Spirit: Assists a soul in transcending at the completion of life.
11. Soul Purification: Purifies and aligns the spiritual energy.
12. Ultra-vision: Develops internal spiritual “vision”.
2. Summoning and Establishing Protective Energy: Protective energy; directs healing energy.
3. Spinning the Wheel of the North Star: Strengthens life energy and the will to live.
4. Pre-Heaven Bagua Healing: Promotes returning to the original oneness; and cleanses prior karma.
5. a. Issuing Protective Energy: Protective: Disables harmful energy.
5. b. Five Elements Practice for Conquering Trouble: spiritual energy Harmonizes and guides.
5. c. Five-In-One Invocation: Awakens and harmonizes spiritual energy.
6. Infinity Practice: Unties spiritual “knots” and breaks repeating cycles of self-defeating behavior.
7. Aligning with the 28 Constellations: Orients spiritual direction and balances emotional/spiritual
tendencies
8. Union with the Big Dipper: Promotes clarity and purpose.
9. Hun and Po Meditation: Purifies and refines spiritual energy.
10. Untying the Spirit: Assists a soul in transcending at the completion of life.
11. Soul Purification: Purifies and aligns the spiritual energy.
12. Ultra-vision: Develops internal spiritual “vision”.
Who May Apply for the ATP Program
A.) Those who have completed Level 1 COT Mentor Certificate requirements may apply and be instructed in ATP Levels 1-4.
B.) Those who have completed Level 2 COT Mentor Certificate requirements may apply and be instructed in ATP Levels 1-8.
C.) Those who have completed Level 3 COT Mentor Certificate requirements may apply and be instructed in ATP Levels 1-36.
For more info on the Mentorship program,
taoistmentorship@gmail.com
For more info and to apply to the ATP program,
atp.cot@gmail.com
B.) Those who have completed Level 2 COT Mentor Certificate requirements may apply and be instructed in ATP Levels 1-8.
C.) Those who have completed Level 3 COT Mentor Certificate requirements may apply and be instructed in ATP Levels 1-36.
For more info on the Mentorship program,
taoistmentorship@gmail.com
For more info and to apply to the ATP program,
atp.cot@gmail.com
Application Process for New ATP Participants:
1. Complete the necessary requirements to receive a certificate in any of the Integral Way Mentor Levels
(1, 2 or 3). For more on these requirements consult the Mentor of the Integral Way Handbook 2020 edition or contact the College of Tao Mentorship Program Coordinator taoistmentorship@gmail.com
2.Read Universal Path of Natural Life, Chapter 19 by Hua-Ching Ni. Word document or hardcopy available upon request.
atp.cot@gmail.com
3.Submit a copy of your “Brief Statement of My Life Journey” from the Mentor of the Integral Way Handbook Checklist and include a statement of interest in the ATP program.
4.Once the above three steps are completed, reviewed and approved by the ATP Program Dean, an application for instruction will be sent to the applicant.
5.The fee for each level of ATP instruction is $300. After the completion of your application and payment of the $300 tuition fee, instruction is scheduled either at the Chinese New Year Annual COT Retreat, or mid-year in early August. ZOOM instruction is available upon request.
Note: Generally, one learns and practices only one level per year. Also, one does not have to practice all levels as one progresses through the program. For example, if you have progressed to Level 20, you are not required to practice Levels 1-19. You may want to continue with the practice of certain levels, but it is not expected to practice all previous levels.
Contact info: Peter Stege, ATP Program Dean, atp.cot@gmail.com
Self-Challenge Program
For those who are interested, the Self-Challenge Program, another traditional program originally introduced by Omni, is recommended but not required as an addition to your ATP training.
For more info johnbarber@mindspring.com
(1, 2 or 3). For more on these requirements consult the Mentor of the Integral Way Handbook 2020 edition or contact the College of Tao Mentorship Program Coordinator taoistmentorship@gmail.com
2.Read Universal Path of Natural Life, Chapter 19 by Hua-Ching Ni. Word document or hardcopy available upon request.
atp.cot@gmail.com
3.Submit a copy of your “Brief Statement of My Life Journey” from the Mentor of the Integral Way Handbook Checklist and include a statement of interest in the ATP program.
4.Once the above three steps are completed, reviewed and approved by the ATP Program Dean, an application for instruction will be sent to the applicant.
5.The fee for each level of ATP instruction is $300. After the completion of your application and payment of the $300 tuition fee, instruction is scheduled either at the Chinese New Year Annual COT Retreat, or mid-year in early August. ZOOM instruction is available upon request.
Note: Generally, one learns and practices only one level per year. Also, one does not have to practice all levels as one progresses through the program. For example, if you have progressed to Level 20, you are not required to practice Levels 1-19. You may want to continue with the practice of certain levels, but it is not expected to practice all previous levels.
Contact info: Peter Stege, ATP Program Dean, atp.cot@gmail.com
Self-Challenge Program
For those who are interested, the Self-Challenge Program, another traditional program originally introduced by Omni, is recommended but not required as an addition to your ATP training.
For more info johnbarber@mindspring.com