A Record of the Assembled Immortals and Gathered Perfected of the Western Hills: Shi Jianwu's Daoist Classic on Internal Alchemy and the Cultivation o Contributor(s): Bertschinger, Richard (Author), Wu, Zhongxian (Foreword by) |
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ISBN: 1848193874 ISBN-13: 9781848193871 Publisher: Singing Dragon
Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions Published: January 2018 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Medical | Acupuncture - Health & Fitness | Acupressure & Acupuncture (see Also Medical - Acupuncture) |
Dewey: 299.514 |
LCCN: 2017041196 |
Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.9" W x 8.9" L (0.66 lbs) 192 pages |
Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
Features: Annotated, Glossary |
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Publisher Description: 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 Mayahana Buddhist influences, this ancient guide aims to bring to the fore perceptions and focus on a natural form of breathing for pure meditation. Much of this Chinese practice has been misunderstood and lost over the years, until now. Richard's thoughtful translation and additional comments serve to distribute Shi Jianwu's original message with open interpretations for the individual reader. |
Contributor Bio(s): Bertschinger, Richard: - Richard Bertschinger studied for ten years with the Taoist sage and Master, Gia-fu Feng. A practising acupuncturist, teacher of the healing arts, and translator of ancient Chinese texts, he works and practises in Somerset, England.Wu, Zhongxian: - Master Zhongxian Wu, a lifelong Daoist practitioner, is the lineage holder of four different schools of Qigong and martial arts. Since 1988, Master Wu has instructed thousands of students, both Eastern and Western, in his unique and professionally designed courses and training programs. He has authored 12 books (five in Chinese) on Chinese wisdom traditions. Along with his wife, Dr. Karin Taylor Wu, he founded Blue Willow World Healing Center and QinJian Akademin to preserve and promote the classical Chinese arts throughout Europe, North America and China. |
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