Blue Dragon, White Tiger - Verses for Refining the Golden Elixir (Paperback, New)

Written during the Tang dynasty, this unusual tantric guide documents a sexual tantra that is thought to have been practiced by kings for several dynasties, before losing favor to a more ascetic approach to Taoism. According to legend, the author was last seen on the edge of a precipice, clasping the book to his chest, and proclaiming the sincerity of his practice. Translated into English for the first time, this illuminating text carefully describes the methods of this sexual internal alchemy practice, pursued strictly for the spiritual advancement of the practitioner, and undertaken only once desire and attachment for a consort had been overcome. Cloaked in metaphor, the techniques and attendant virtues of the practice are presented in beautiful poetry and prose, with explanatory commentaries throughout. This is an important historical text that will provide a fascinating insight into ancient tantric practices for anyone with an interest in Taoism, Chinese history and philosophy, and tantra or meditation practices.

General

Imprint:	Singing Dragon
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	November 2012
First published:	December 2012
Illustrators:	S. Robertson
Authors:	Chang Sen Sen Feng
Translators:	Shi Fu Hwang • Cheney Crow
Dimensions:	215 x 158 x 8mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	112
Edition:	New
ISBN-13:	978-1-84819-115-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > Taoism Books > Religion & Spirituality > Non-Christian religions > Religions of Indic & Oriental origin > Oriental religions > Taoism
LSN:	1-84819-115-4
Barcode:	9781848191150

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