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The readings in this book are a beginner's entree into the vast
treasury of writings from the sacred Chinese tradition, consisting
of original translations of excerpts from the Taoist canon. Brief
introductions and notes on the translation accompany the selections
from the classics; books of devotional and mystical Taoism; texts
of internal alchemy; stories of Taoist immortals, magicians,
sorcerers; ethical tracts; chants and rituals; and teachings on
meditation and methods of longevity.
This book is a translation of a concise Taoist alchemical manual
known as the Dragon-Tiger Classic, along with its two most
important commentaries. The classic, written in ancient times by an
unknown author and published during the fifteenth century CE, is
regarded by contemporary Taoist practitioners as the most complete
guide to spiritual transformation. It covers the three forms of
Taoist practice: external alchemy, concerned with the ingestion of
minerals, herbs, and other substances to attain health, longevity,
and immortality; sexual alchemy, in which the practitioner uses the
energy of a sexual partner to cultivate his or her own energy; and
internal alchemy, the practice of meditation, calisthenics, and
yogic postures to cultivate mind and body. An extensive
introduction by the translator and the inclusion of two
commentaries by traditional Chinese authors aid the reader in
understanding this concise, symbolic text.
Here, Taoist practitioner Eva Wong offers a colorful treatment of
the history and evolution of Taoism, told through traditional
teaching tales. These tales, which Wong first heard as a child
growing up in Hong Kong, are gleaned from the local storytellers
and the uncensored chronicles known as yeshi--the wild history of
China, not monitored by the official imperial scholars and
historians. The stories are by turns mysterious and intriguing,
passionate and violent, and they are peppered with colorful
characters, including hermits, politicians, social activists,
revolutionaries, scholars, scientists, and mystics. Arranged
chronologically from prehistory through the early twentieth
century, these stories introduce the schools in the Taoist
lineages, and capture the defeats and victories of Taoism, its
periods of decadence and decay, and its renewal, maturation, and
spiritual triumph. Wong puts these stories into context, and shows
that Taoism is a dynamic spiritual tradition, constantly
changing--and being influenced by--history.
A classic Chinese text on Taoist meditation, this work has inspired
many Ch'i-kung (Qigong) techniques for attaining health, happiness,
and long life. The book describes the use of meditation in
circulating energy, the role of breath, and the conservation of
procreative energy. It is one of the few Taoist treatises to
describe the landmarks of spiritual development and document the
process of spiritual development from start to finish.
For the first time, the great depth and diversity of Taoist
spirituality is introduced in a single, accessible manual.
Taoism, known widely today through the teachings of the classic
"Tao Te Ching" and the practices of t'ai chi and feng-shui, is less
known for its unique traditions of meditation, physical training,
magical practice, and internal alchemy. Covering all of the most
important texts, figures, and events, this essential guide
illuminates Taoism's extraordinarily rich history and remarkable
variety of practice. A comprehensive bibliography for further study
completes this valuable reference work.
Equanimity, good health, peace of mind, and long life are the goals
of the ancient Taoist tradition known as "internal alchemy," of
which "Cultivating Stillness " is a key text. Written between the
second and fifth centuries, the book is attributed to T'ai Shang
Lao-chun--the legendary figure more widely known as Lao-Tzu, author
of the "Tao-te Ching ." The accompanying commentary, written in the
nineteenth century by Shui-ch'ing Tzu, explains the alchemical
symbolism of the text and the methods for cultivating internal
stillness of body and mind. A principal part of the Taoist canon
for many centuries, "Cultivating Stillness " is still the first
book studied by Taoist initiates today.
Here is a classic Chinese text on the Taoist arts of longevity and
immortality. The text dates from the Five Dynasties and is
attributed to Chungli Ch'uan and Lu Tung-Pin, two of the most
popular figures of Taoism and Chinese culture. Translated by Eva
Wong, The Tao of Health, Longevity and Immortality will appeal to
both beginning students of Taoism and practiced scholars alike.
An all-encompassing study of the principles and practices of
Feng-Shui * From bestselling author of Feng-Shui and The Shambhala
Guide to Taoism * Covers evaluating landscape and external
environment, use of the geomantic compass, planning space use,
matching occupants to a house, furniture placement, improving the
Feng-shui of a building with countermeasures and renovations,
building a new house, choosing or designing a flat, business suite,
or shop space * Includes 150 photographs and 207 diagrams This
fully illustrated, comprehensive workbook is designed for
homeowners, renters, architects, and business owners who want to
put Feng-shui to practical personal use - to choose a home, build a
house, select an office, or find a shop space. Estate agents,
interior designers, architects and those just wanting a change,
will also find this book a fascinating and useful reference manual.
A beautifully clear and accessible explanation of how to live a Taoist life--by reknowned Taoist master Eva Wong. Taoism isn’t a spiritual extracurricular activity, it’s an integral practice for living all of life to the fullest. The modern Taoist adept Eva Wong is your guide to living well according to the wisdom of this ancient system. She uses the ancient texts to demonstrate the Taoist masters’ approach to the traditional four aspects of life--the public, the domestic, the private, and the spiritual—and shows how learning to balance them is the secret to infusing your life with health, harmony, and deep satisfaction.
Considered by many Taoists and non-Taoists alike to be an essential
guide to living, Lao-tzu's Treatise on the Response of the Tao was
written by the twelfth-century sage Le Ying-chang. Presenting
foundational teachings and practices of the Action and Karma school
of Taoism, it is replete with folk stories illustrating the
teachings and an introductory essay that discusses the more
esoteric meaning of the passages. Told with clarity and depth,
these seminal Taoist teachings offer guidance on leading a balanced
healthy life.
In "Holding Yin, Embracing Yang," Eva Wong presents translations of
three key texts containing the highest teachings of the Eastern and
Western schools of Taoist internal alchemy--the discipline of
cultivating health, longevity, and immortality by transforming the
energetic structures of body and mind. The texts are primarily
concerned with meditation, breathing practices, and sexual yoga
with a partner--all as means for developing within ourselves the
same life-giving energy that sustains and nourishes the universe.
The texts in this collection offer a clear view of the physical,
mental, and spiritual methods of Taoist practice, showing why they
are important and how these methods all can work together in the
cultivation of mental peace, radiant health, and longevity. This
collection will provide inspiration and the essential foundation
necessary to begin Taoist practice under the guidance of a teacher.
The three classics translated here are: "Treatise on the Mysterious
Orifice "by Xuanweilun (sixteenth century), "Discussion on the
Cavity of the Tao" by Daojiaotan (nineteenth century), and "Secret
Teachings on the Three Wheels "by Sanjubizhi (nineteenth century).
Included is an introduction in which Wong discusses the various
schools of internal alchemy, as well as their main practices.
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