Many styles of Tai Chi are available, but most of them only emphasise one aspect of its original purpose. The focus tends to be on either the martial arts or the health perspective, while the spiritual aspect has been lost. This book presents Tai Chi as a powerful tool for cultivating the spirit, as well as the mind and body.
A work on Chinese concepts of the afterlife. It explores how Chinese authors, including Daoists and non-Buddhists, received and deployed ideas about rebirth from the third to the sixth centuries CE. In tracing the antecedents of these scriptures, it presents non-Buddhist accounts that provide detail on the realms of the dead.
How would you like to have a guidebook to follow where you can align yourself with the Universe, learn to live a simple and balanced life working for the good, and experience the greatest sense of peace you may ever imagine? The author has spent a year working on this "manual on the art of living" and he shares some of it's lessons on this CD set.
The universal Way of spiritual self-discovery is independent of any cultural, political or religious affiliation. Hua-Ching Ni encourages us to reach for the kind of gentle maturity and spiritual self-reliance that will lead to constructive change by aligning all aspects of our lives with the subtle flow of universal energy.
In Taoism, there are three "minds" that, when unified, transform and balance the energy of an individual. Master Chia reveals his World Link meditation, which can unite many people in a Universal Mind--a shared consciousness that can exponentially amplify healing energy.
Offering a comprehensive coverage of Taoist religion, thought and history, this encyclopedia contains approximately 800 entries, which fall into the following broad categories. It will be a useful addition to libraries serving students and scholars in the fields of religious studies, philosophy and religion, and Asian history and culture.
Do you want to improve the world? I don't think it can be done. The world is sacred. It can't be improved. If you tamper with it, you'll ruin it. If you treat it like an object, you'll lose it. This edition presents the author's translation of Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching", which is accompanied by a selection of ancient Chinese paintings.
When the ancient Chinese sages discovered the Tao, they realised in themselves its mysterious results: good health, longevity, wisdom, harmonious contentment, and knowledge of the future. This audiobook unveils the philosophy of the Tao, meaning The Way of Nature, which began in written form with Chuang Tzu in the 4th C. BC.
Dating for around 300 BC, this is an early work of the Chinese school of philosophy called Taoism. It offers a complete view of the cosmos and how human beings should respond to it. It has mystical insight into the nature of things and forms a basis for a humane morality and political utopia.
Offers a fresh version of this Chinese classic, with an approachable translation based on the original characters of the time in which author Lao Tzu lived. This title also includes two essays, Zen and Taoism and "Zen and the Martial Arts" that link the spiritual aspects for avid followers of Zen and martial practices of both China and Japan.
This work offers a clear, contemporary application of Taoist wisdom, geared towards coping with the problems created by modern Western living. It presents a way that bypasses the traps, set by people of all ages, that cause unhappinesss, offering practical lessons instead of theory.
Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have enriched lives - and destroyed them. Fundamental to Chinese philosophy and religion, this title includes topics ranging from political advice to common wisdom.
Discusses the central facets of Daoism, a tradition which can sometimes seem as elusive as the slippery notion of 'Dao' itself. This book shows that fundamental to Daoism is the notion of 'Wu-wei', or non-action: a paradoxical idea emphasizing alignment of the self with the harmony of the universe, a universe in continual flux and change.
Drawing from the teachings of Lao Tzu and Chen Tuan, this book is about the power of universal love and wisdom and how to integrate these life forces into one's own life through deepened spiritual awareness. It aims to offer guidance for all who are seeking spiritual truth through an integral way of life.
Presents an introduction to the religions of China, and places it in the wider context of Chinese history and philosophy. This book brings together the studies of Jeaneane Fowler in Taoism, Chinese popular religion and the broader canvas of Chinese cosmogony, and those of Merv Fowler in Confucianism, Ch'an (Zen) Buddhism and Pure Land Buddhism.
Combining the ancient Taoist principles of yin and yang energy with acid-alkaline balance and metabolic body types, the authors offer complete guidelines on what to eat for different yin-yang constitutions, specific health problems and organ systems, and energetic conditions.
Presents an account of the role of the personal spiritual ideal of wu-wei - literally "no doing, but better rendered as effortless action" - in early Chinese thought. This book shows that wu-wei represents the most general of a set of conceptual metaphors having to do with a state of effortless ease and unself-consciousness.
With your life you have a chance to develop the kind of well-being that means real peace on the inside and practical success and security on the outside. This title contains guidelines and helps you develop various kinds of health and wealth you need to live a life of fulfilment.
In its rich evolution from antiquity to present times, Chinese religion has encompassed manifold religious expressions. Taoism is one facet of Chinese religion, and exemplifies particularly well the variety of beliefs and practices that humankind has adop
Kou Hong, a renowned Chinese master, was known by his pen name of Pau Po Tzu, the one who embraces the simple essence. He was a physician and a specialist in the art and science of refining medicines, particularly the Golden Immortal Medicine. The story of his life illustrates the way to learn Tao in order to achieve a long and healthy life.
For centuries Daoism (Taoism) has played a central role in the development of Chinese thought and civilization. This title introduces the reader to ancient scriptures, providing a systematic introduction to early Daoism (c 2nd-6th CE). It is suitable for students of religion, and for scholars wishing to explore Daoist sacred literature.
Can Dong Qi is the earliest known text on transformation and immortality, which echoes the wisdom and poetry of both the Tao Te Ching and I Ching. It is also the ancestral text of all Qi Gong exercises in China. This translation reveals the meditation methods practised for thousands of years by Taoist sages.
Deals with the Tao (proper way) of mastering health, which traces its roots to ancient China. The author gained these skills from immigrant herbal experts in Montreal's Chinatown. He provides a history of its use among the Montreal Chinese during the 1950s and 1960s. In doing so, he also touches on bodily, mental, and spiritual health concepts.
Explores the different pathways Taoism took in the search to answers on life and death, touching at other interrelated facets of Chinese religion in Confucianism, Buddhism and popular religion. In this book the mystical, philosophical traditions of Taoism are analysed, as well as the more colourful and overtly religious strands of Taoism.
Revered for its profound insight into the human condition, Lao Tzu's "Tao Te Ching" has been translated more frequently than any other work except the Bible. This work features commentaries which offers insight into the inner spiritual process as metaphorically described by Lao Tzu.
Gives simple steps that are easy to follow all from the Tao Te Ching. This book offers you an opportunity to internalize and directly experience the great wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, a collection of verses authored by the Chinese prophet Lao-tzu. It offers you Divine guidance on virtually each area of human existence.
This study of the divination system known widely as the "I Ching" contains practical exercises, I Ching divination in the mind, breathing experiences and visualization of coloured vapours. There is an examination of the techniques of Taoist meditation and the Taoist "Immortals".
Daoism is one of the major religious traditions of the East, but has not been as well known as Buddhism and Hinduism. With the increased interest in Eastern religions, and alternative spiritual traditions, interest in Daoism is increasing. This book presents Daoism's key concepts and major practices in an integrated historical survey.
This collection of lectures and workshops was given by Hua-Ching Ni on his world tour in 1986-87. In these personal meetings with the public, he answers questions about daily life and ancient teachings and illustrates the timeless applicability of spiritual principles in the lives of all people.
Introduces the readers to Taogirl, the prototypical Tao and defiant woman, as she guides them through the transitions along life's journey. This book incorporates stories and"es from the great Taoist teachers along with anecdotes and advice from well known women who serve as modern role models.
Features stories that introduce traditional Taoist principles and ideas about many of the most basic human experiences - birth, death, loss, gain, dignity in the face of challenge, how to judge character, when to move forward, when to retreat, how to deal with fame, and how to surrender to the most fundamental experience of the Tao itself.
As a native Chinese speaker, Master Huang has imbued this I Ching with an accuracy and authenticity not achieved in other English translations. He also returns to prominence the Ten Wings, the commentaries by Confucius that are essential to the I Ching's insights.
One of the great founders of Taoism, Chaung Tzu lived in the fourth century BC and is among the most enjoyable and intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy. This work draws together the stories, tales, jokes and anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu.