Originally written for Chinese readers, this book provides a clear description of the Taoist practice of Internal Alchemy, or Neidan. The author outlines the four stages of the alchemical practice and clarifies several relevant terms and notions, including Essence, Breath, and Spirit; the Cinnabar Fields; the "Fire Times"; and the Embryo. The book is based on the system of the Wuzhen pian (Awakening to Reality), one of the main sources of Internal Alchemy, and contains about two hundred quotations from original Taoist texts.
Table of Contents
Foreword, vii
INTRODUCTION, 1 The Basis: Essence and Spirit, 3
STAGES OF THE ALCHEMICAL PRACTICE IN AWAKENING TO REALITY, 11 The Four Stages, 13 "Laying the Foundations," 15 Main Points in the Practice of "Laying the Foundations," 20 The Functions of Essence, Breath, and Spirit, 36 Terms Related to the "Coagulation of the Three Treasures," 52 Conclusion of the Stage of "Laying the Foundations," 63 "Refining Essence to Transmute it into Breath," 65 "Refining Breath to Transmute it into Spirit," 99 "Refining Spirit to Return to Emptiness," 109
Описание: Refining the Elixir is one of the clearest and most in-depth analyses on Internal Alchemy (Neidan) in English. Aside from the excellent translation work, Stuart Alve Olson provides extensive introductory sections and commentaries on the texts-a wonderful guide for practicing and learning the meditation art and science of Internal Alchemy. Stuart Alve Olson addresses the mystical terminology of Internal Alchemy by explaining it in understandable, detailed, and practical terms. Anyone, no matter the tradition of meditation followed, will find this book inspiring and enlightening. Four important works by Zhang Sanfeng (Three Peaks Zhang) are provided, along with commentaries:
The Great Process for Refining the Elixir Treatise
Verses on Seated Meditation
The Sleeping Immortal
Zhang Sanfeng's Commentary on Lu Zi's One Hundred Word Discourse
These four works of Zhang Sanfeng outline clear perspectives on the Taoist practice of Internal Alchemy, a unique and effective system designed for the development of health, longevity, and immortality. Zhang Sanfeng, a Taoist priest of the twelfth century, is not only credited with the creation of Tai Ji Quan, but with some of the greatest Internal Alchemy texts. He reportedly lived 170 years, from the late Song dynasty through the Yuan and into the early Ming dynasty. Zhang's life exemplified the Chinese ideal of a true "cloud wandering" immortal. His internal alchemy and meditation texts reveal not only his deep wisdom, but his great influence on Taoism and the teachings leading to immortality.
Автор: Chia Mantak, North Kris Deva Название: Taoist Shaman: Practices from the Wheel of Life ISBN: 1594773653 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781594773655 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2757.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In the TAOIST SHAMAN, Master Mantak Chia and Kris Deva North explain the shamanic principles of the Taoist Medicine Wheel, how it is oriented on the Five Elements rather than the Four Directions, how it relates to the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac and the trigrams of the I Ching and how it aligns with the Eight Forces of the Pakua.
Описание: "Tao Te Ching" was originally produced by Laozi, Chinese famous philosopher from the Spring and Autumn period. It is considered as Chinese heritage treasure and paramount Taoism literary work. In his original text of formerly over five thousand words, Laozi introduced dao as the "way" which is independent, repeat and without discontinuation. It is the source of the universe and also the presentation of how all things operate."Tao Te Ching" provides great guidance for self-cultivation, settling one's life goal, even with governing a state. In the literature, Laozi's words: "Quiet not to be aggressive, be peaceful and patience", can be seen as the main doctrine of Taoism's teaching. In other words, "Tao Te Ching" teaches people how to love themselves and others, how to survive peacefully with the nature and in conclusion, how to live a joyful life. In this book, the annotator uses fluent and understandable phrases, explaining the insight of enduring wisdom from Laozi. By reading this book, one will surly experience endless benefits.
Описание: This book explores the benefits of applying Buddhist and Taoist Systems Thinking to sustainable management and offers a vital toolkit for purpose-driven practitioners, researchers, students, entrepreneurs and change-makers to reinvent, create and mindfully manage sustainable, agile organizations that drive systemic transformation.
Название: Daoist encounters with phenomenology ISBN: 1350069582 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781350069589 Издательство: Bloomsbury Academic Рейтинг: Цена: 13464.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
This collection is intercultural philosophy at its best. It contextualizes the global significance of the leading figures of Western phenomenology, including Husserl, Hegel, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Buber and Levinas, enters them into intercultural dialogue with the Daoism of Laozi and Zhuangzi and in doing so, breaks new ground.
By presenting the first sustained analysis of the Daoist worldview by way of phenomenological experience, this book not only furthers our understanding of Daoism and phenomenology, but delves deeper into the roots of human thinking, aesthetic expression, and its impact on the modern social world. The international team of philosophers approach the phenomenological tradition in the broadest sense possible, looking beyond the phenomenological language of Husserl.
With chapters on art, ethics, death and the metaphor of dream and hermeneutics, this collection encourages scholars and students in both Asian and Western traditions to rethink their philosophical bearings and engage in meaningful intercultural dialogue.
Автор: Tzu Lieh Название: Taoist Teachings from the Book of Lieh Tzu (1912) ISBN: 1498181708 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781498181709 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 4589.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
The Ruyao jing (Mirror for Compounding the Medicine) is one of the most famous texts of Taoist Internal Alchemy, or Neidan. Written in the 10th century and attributed to Cui Xifan, it describes the foundations of Internal Alchemy in 20 short poems of four verses. Because of its symbolic and cryptic language, it has been subjected to different and sometimes conflicting interpretations.
This book contains the first complete translation of the Ruyao jing and of the commentary by Wang Jie, who lived in the 14th century. Wang Jie - also known as Wang Daoyuan and as Hunran zi (Master of the Inchoate) - was a second-generation disciple of the great Neidan master, Li Daochun. His commentary is characterized by a strong connection between the doctrinal and the practical aspects of Neidan. The translator's notes provide details on the main technical terms and on the relation of this work to other important texts of Internal Alchemy, in particular the Cantong qi (Seal of the Unity of the Three) and the Wuzhen pian (Awakening to Reality).
The book is vol. 1 in the "Masters" series of Golden Elixir Press.
Contents:
Introduction, p. vii Translation, p. 1 Five Poems by Wang Jie, p. 65 Chinese Text, p. 69 Glossary of Chinese Characters, p. 83 Works Quoted, p. 89
