Taoism and Self Knowledge

Taoism and Self Knowledge
Author: Catherine Despeux
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 311
Release: 2018-11-26
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 900438345X

Catherine Despeux’s book Taoism and Self Knowledge is a study of the Internal Alchemical text "Chart for the Cultivation of Perfection." It begins with an analysis of pictographic and symbolic representation of the body in early Taoism after which the author examines different extant versions of the "Chart" as it was transmitted among Quanzhen groups in the Qing dynasty. The book is comprised of four main parts: the principal parts of the body and their nomenclature in Internal Alchemy, the spirits in the human body, and the alchemical processes and procedures used in thunder rituals and self-cultivation. This is a revised, expanded edition of the original French edition Taoïsme et connaissance de soi. La carte de la culture de la perfection (Xiuzhen tu) Paris, 2012.

Daoist Internal Mastery

Daoist Internal Mastery
Author: Liping Wang
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 430
Release: 2019
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 1931483396

This book translates Master Wang's original practice instructions and discourses given during training seminars. His system of internal alchemy goes back to two ancient Daoist texts: the 13th-century Lingbao bifa, linked to the immortals Zhongli Quan and L Dongbin; and the 17th-century Taiyi jinhua zongzhi (Secret of the Golden Flower), also connected to L . Together they are known as the Lingbao tong zhineng neigong shu (Arts of Internal Mastery, Wisdom, and Potential, Based on Numinous Treasure). The texts outline the concoction of a golden elixir through the dual cultivation of inner nature and life-destiny. This book follows the classics and presents all different kinds of techniques--including walking, pacing, sleeping, circulating the five phases, absorbing tree energy, and capturing planetary essences--in a systematic format and with a great amount of instructional detail. It contains a wealth of information invaluable to anyone interested in genuine Daoist cultivation and elucidates numerous rather obscure concepts to contextualize each practice.

Pursuit of the Truth (1)

Pursuit of the Truth (1)
Author: Er Gen
Publisher: WWW.WEBNOVEL.COM (Cloudary Holdings Limited)
Total Pages: 990
Release: 2017-09-20
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
ISBN:

Su Ming grew up dreaming about becoming a Berserker even though he knew that the chances of him becoming one were close to nil. One day, he found a strange piece of debris, and it allowed him to walk the path of becoming a Berserker. But would it be enough for Su Ming to become just another Berserker to protect those he cares about? Would he be satisfied with leaving everything in fate's hands? *This novel was originally named Beseech the Devil, but due to the author's wishes, it was changed to Pursuit of the Truth.

White Tiger, Green Dragon

White Tiger, Green Dragon
Author: Simone Marnier
Publisher: iUniverse
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2000-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0595125751

White Tiger, Green Dragon follows the spiritual, erotic and psychic evolution of Tu Ming, a Taoist monk in Old China. Tu is apprenticed in sequence to five female adepts in the discipline known as the “dual cultivation,” a kind of tantra yoga in which sexual techniques replicate states of spiritual progress. This practice culminates in the creation of a spiritual embryo at the moment of enlightenment. The five masters who instruct Tu run the gamut of Chinese folklore characters, including the gentle pillow girl, Mei Cha, the doughty herb gatherer, Su Ba, and Lekshe Tsogyel, an acrobatic aristocrat from Tibet. Tu advances not only in his practice, but also in his understanding of life and love as he falls under the spell of five unforgettable women unequaled in religious literature. In the exciting conclusion, he experiences an epiphany that redefines what it means to attain the highest knowledge.

Great Clarity

Great Clarity
Author: Fabrizio Pregadio
Publisher: Stanford University Press
Total Pages: 405
Release: 2006-02-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0804767734

This is the first book to examine extensively the religious aspects of Chinese alchemy. Its main focus is the relation of alchemy to the Daoist traditions of the early medieval period (third to sixth centuries). It shows how alchemy contributed to and was tightly integrated into the elaborate body of doctrines and practices that Daoists built at that time, from which Daoism as we know it today evolved. The book also clarifies the origins of Chinese alchemy and the respective roles of alchemy and meditation in self-cultivation practices. It contains full translations of three important medieval texts, all of them accompanied by running commentaries, making available for the first time in English the gist of the early Chinese alchemical corpus.

The Feedback Loop

The Feedback Loop
Author: Harmon Cooper
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2015-07-16
Genre: Video gamers
ISBN: 9781515103059

Quantum Hughes' life is stuck on repeat. While trapped in The LOOP, he struggles to free himself from a glitch that forces him to re-live the same day over and over.

Quantum Cultivation

Quantum Cultivation
Author: Jace Kang
Publisher:
Total Pages: 458
Release: 2021-05-03
Genre:
ISBN:

A Cultivation system based on Daoist Five Elements and Eight Trigram Theories, written by an Acupuncturist/Wing Chun Sifu.Like all Purebred with their menial jobs, Ken eeks out a living sweeping the floors of Kyoto Peacekeeping Central. His kind serve as a benchmark for XHumans to measure how far they've progressed, and a reminder of what homo sapiens once was.His life will change when eight-hundred-year-old Ryu crosses over from the World of Rivers and Lakes, looking for a lost temple; and Aya, a beautiful hacker whose Sensory Interface perceives the EtherCloud as Feudal Japan, learns that XHumans aren't as perfect as they thought.They've edited out the genes which allow for Cultivation.That will give Ken a chance to surpass them.And maybe use mythical martial skills to save the world from an oppressive government, spirit beasts, and alien invaders.WARNING: This story contains graphic scenes describing the Daoist methods of sexual intercourse. Suggested audience 18+.

Baptization

Baptization
Author: A. P. Gore
Publisher: Path of Lazy Immortal
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2024-09-16
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Every step on the path of Dao is presented with new question. Question that can change one's path completely. Joining Divine Fragrance Palace has propelled Li Wei on the path of alchemy and the path of his Dao. However, one of the three prominent clans of the Divine Fragrance Palace is in marital relationship with Du clan that he had eliminated, and they don't take a slap-in-the-face lightly. From the first step into the sect, Wei is faced with resistance, accusations and enemy he can't think of overtaking, and with a dear friend from previous life thrown in same trouble, he has to go against all odds to save his and his friends life. Can Wei overcome the odds? Or give up trying that? Join for more shenanigans of the system, mind wobbling overpowered alchemy techniques, face slapping, and cunning protagonist.

The Taoist Canon for travellers

The Taoist Canon for travellers
Author:
Publisher: YouGuide Ltd
Total Pages: 116
Release:
Genre:
ISBN: 1837040133

The All Complete Guides™ team comprises a dedicated group of experts who specialize in creating comprehensive resources for travel, city exploration, and language learning. Our experts have journeyed to every corner of the globe, from the bustling streets of the world's most vibrant cities to the serene landscapes of hidden destinations. Their extensive travel experiences ensure that each guide is packed with practical tips, insider knowledge, and must-see attractions, making every trip an unforgettable experience.

Cultivation Chat Group

Cultivation Chat Group
Author: Legend of the Paladin
Publisher: WWW.WEBNOVEL.COM (Cloudary Holdings Limited)
Total Pages: 782
Release: 2017-10-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

One day, Song Shuhang was suddenly added to a chat group with many seniors that suffered from chuuni disease. The people inside the group would call each other ‘Fellow Daoist’ and had all different kinds of titles: Palace Master, Cave Lord, True Monarch, Immortal Master, etc. Even the pet of the founder of the group that had run away from home was called ‘monster dog’. They would talk all day about pill refining, exploring ancient ruins, or share their experience on techniques. However, after lurking inside the group for a while, he discovered that not all was what it seemed...