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The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic: The Taoist Guide to Health Longevity and Immortality

The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic: The Taoist Guide to Health Longevity and Immortality


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The first English translation with commentary of three classic Taoist texts on immortality

• Translates The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic, The Immortals, and The Three Treasures of Immortality

• Defines the Taoist concept of immortality and examines the lives and practices of Taoists who achieved this state

• Reveals the steps needed to achieve immortality in our modern society

Taoist mystics claim that it is possible to achieve immortality: “Within each of us dwells the medicine to cure the affliction of mortality.” Now Western readers can access the wisdom of Taoist masters on the subject of immortality through the first English translations of three classic Taoist treatises: The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic; The Immortals, from the Pao P’u Tzu by Ko Hung of the Sung Dynasty; and The Three Treasures of Immortality, from the Dragon Gate Sect.

The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic teaches that one can attain immortality through the cultivation of the three treasures of Taoism: ching (sexual and physical energy), qi (breath and vital energy), and shen (spirit and mental energy). Chinese history is sprinkled with accounts of individuals who applied the lessons of the Jade Emperor and lived up to 200 years. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Taoism, martial arts, and Chinese history and culture, Stuart Alve Olson accompanies his translations with informative commentary that explains the historical context of the texts as well as demonstrates the practical applications of their teachings in contemporary life.

Table of Contents:

Foreword

Acknowledgments

Preface

Introduction: A Brief Overview of Taoism
The Formative Years of Taoism
The Complete Reality School and the Dragon Gate Sects

1 What Is Immortality?

2 Is Immortality Possible?
"The Immortals" from the Pao P'u T'zu Nei P'ien by Ko Hung

3 The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic Refining the Three Treasures
Historical Background
Origins of the Jade Emperor
Explanation of Terms
A Translation of The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic
Lu Szu-hsing's Appended Verses
Commentary

4 The Three Treasures of Immortality
"The Three Treasures of Immortality" from Hsien Tao Ching Tso Ching by T'ien Hsin
Ching: The First Treasure
Qi: The Second Treasure
Shen: The Third Treasure

5 Closing Tips for Cultivating Immortality

Bibliography


About the Author

Index


About the Author :
Stuart Alve Olson has been a practicing Taoist for over thirty years and has studied with the famous Taoist master T. T. Liang (1900-2002). He lectures throughout the world and lives in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Review :
“Contains very good explanations of and information on Chinese Taoist concepts, principles, practices, and goals. It also provides useful tips for everyday health and pointers for accessing the mysteries of mysticism. Readers will be inspired to begin or renew their commitments for cultivating a fuller life.” ". . . this is an excellent book, well conceived to introduce Americans and other Westerners to some of the most difficult and obscure aspects of the Taoist imagination and consciousness."


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780892811359
  • Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
  • Publisher Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company
  • Height: 228 mm
  • No of Pages: 160
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Weight: 1 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0892811358
  • Publisher Date: 27 Nov 2003
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Sub Title: The Taoist Guide to Health Longevity and Immortality
  • Width: 152 mm


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