A Record of the Assembled Immortals and Gathered Perfected of the Western Hills
shi jianwu's daoist classic on internal alchemy and the cultivation of the breath
$65.06
- Paperback
192 pages
- Release Date
14 February 2018
Summary
In this Tang Classic text from the 9th Century, Daoist practitioner Shi Jianwu describes how through adapting our own breathing to the breath of the universe and daily meditation, one can develop an astral body and ‘transcend earthly matters to walk in the divine’. Richard Bertschinger offers the first annotated English language translation of this text with practical guidance for Qigong, meditative practice and personal development.
With elements of Daoist tradition and drawing on Ma…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781848193871 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1848193874 |
| Author: | Richard Bertschinger, Master Zhongxian Wu |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Imprint: | Singing Dragon |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 192 |
| Release Date: | 14 February 2018 |
| Weight: | 300g |
| Dimensions: | 228mm x 152mm x 12mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
In ancient Chinese culture, the oral traditions and old practices of the Immortals played a major part - especially in the Taoist Dao Zang. Modern research into the Classics does not attach much importance to the study of these texts… Richard has made a truly precious contribution. – Professor Dr Bo-Ying Ma MD, MA, PhD, Chairman of Federation of Traditional Chinese Medicine (UK)The teachings of this book are a true treasure trove for the Daoist practitioner. – From the Foreword by Master Zhongxian Wu, lifelong Daoist practitioner and author of 12 books (5 in Chinese) on Chinese wisdom traditions.
About The Author
Richard Bertschinger
Richard Bertschinger has published several translations of ancient Chinese texts and is a practising acupuncturist and teacher of the healing arts. He studied for ten years under the Taoist sage and Master Gia-fu Feng.
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