Taoism: an essential guide
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- Eva Wong (Écrivain)
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Mist floats between earth and sky and is the vapor of the Tao. It can replenish ch’i if it is absorbed into the body. The Shang-ch’ing Taoists called this eating vapor. Not all mists, however, should be absorbed. There are mists that carry vital energy and mists that carry destructive energy; absorb the wrong kind and one could become ill, or even die. Mist that envelops the land so that the sky is invisible carries positive energy because it connects sky and earth. On the other hand, mist that forms a low bank above the ground is poisonous. This is stagnant mist and it should never be absorbed.
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Un livre assez complet sur le Taoïsme. J'ai plutôt survolé les parties très historiques pour aller direct sur l'alchimie taoïste qui était super intéressante!
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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.
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