Spiritual Cultivation and Movement
Can a teacher take away abilities I developed if I leave a group?
English translation draft · Based on the Chinese article. This is not a word-for-word translation approved by Master Shengyuan.
First distinguish abilities you cultivated from strength borrowed outside. In my understanding, the original spirit’s abilities gradually restored through practice already belong to you. Others cannot take them away.
I heard in practice circles that someone developed abilities after joining, then a teacher threatened withdrawal upon departure. I too wondered why another could take personally trained skills. If strength is external, perhaps from deities or guardians, loss of support could remove that extra strength. This was my understanding of what I heard.
I used The Uncanny Counter’s guardian spirits withdrawing powers as a comparison. Sheng Zhen Men aims to train the original spirit. Divine support can add strength, but without extra blessings basic ability still needs to remain. Ultimately practice returns to developing genuine skills yourself.