Description
Book SynopsisFunctioning as both a dense manual, a detailed roadmap, and an edifying tale of spiritual maturity, this third installment in Wang Yun's best-selling series brings you rare and authentic Daoism, straight from the culture that gave birth to it. With clear instruction and dozens of illustrated and filmed exercises, you can begin or strengthen your spiritual practice, boost your immune system, and find deep peace of mind, all right from the comfort of your home.
Lofty Daoist philosophy and its practical applications are made easy to grasp and apply through Wang Yun's effort to translate the old teachings on how to apply the mindset and skills of Daoist meditation, alchemy and qigong to all affairs of life. To this end, Returning from Qingcheng Mountain spins a blend of rare tales from Daoist lore, straightforward explanations of ways to shape the body and mind, and inspiring stories from Wang Yun's own practice path.
To 'remain natural in all things' is the tenet that pervades every page, an eternal invitation toward being at ease, no matter the circumstances. By doing so, one returns to the world out there and handles mundane matters with poise and efficiency, transforming all the challenges and joys and relationships of daily life into a practice, a meditation, and a chance to grow and develop one's spirit, and by token, the body.
Trade ReviewWang Yun shares with us a beautiful and practical quest on Daoist Cultivation. Enjoyable to read and incredibly informative, this is a great book. I have been practicing for 40 years and it must be the first book that reminded me of my personal quest...well done! This is a must read for Daoist enthusiasts! -- Master Serge Augier, Author of 'Bazi - The Four Pillars of Destiny'
Table of ContentsAuthor's Dedication
Translator's Preface
Returning from Qingcheng Mountain - Melding Mind, Movement and Life
1. Unifying Mind and Qi - the Secret to Success in Daoist Cultivation
2. Sixteen Gold Ingots; Each Word a Precious Treasure
3. Sincere and Blameless: Still the Mind and Become a Sage
4. How to Cultivate Vast Qi Amidst Fame and Fortune
5. Unmoved by the Eight Winds - the Nature of Mental Cultivation
6. Assess Oneself - Conserve the Mind, Return to Stillness
7. Stabilize the Mind, Cultivate Vital Energy
8. Handle Affairs Harmoniously, Unhindered in Both Movement and Stillness
9. A Patriarch of the Dragon Gate Sect Meets the Emperor
10. To Cultivate the Dao, Focus on Accumulating Good Deeds
11. On Cessation of Thought for a Quiet Mind, and the Core Theories of Vitality
12. An Introduction to the Inner Alchemy Practice of Quieting the Mind
13. When the Mind is Unhindered, Action and Stillness are Unified
14. Hold to the Precepts, Return to the Source - Transform the Physical and the Spiritual
15. Meditation Secrets to Stop External Distractions
16. Indian Meditation - a Spoke on the Same Wheel
17. The 12-Step Brocade to Move Qi Throughout the Body
18. Anaerobic Disease - Regulate Breath to Benefit Life
19. The First Step to Cultivating Health: Uniting Breath and Mind
20. Doing Away with Insomnia Through Meditation and Regulation of the Mind
21. The Intercommunication of the Three Doctrines: Reason and Matters Do Not Hinder One Another
22. The Key Point of the School of Complete Reality; Returning to One's True Self Nature
23. Leng Qian: An Exemplary Immortal
24. Nourish the Kidneys and Calm the Mind; Water and Fire will Harmonize
25. The 'Eight Pieces of Brocade' Exercises to Benefit Health and Longevity
26. Cultivating the Mind to Return to the Original Nature - Longevity is Level with the Heavens
27. The Change of Miraculous Powers, Crossing Over Eras and Benefiting Life
28. Neither Grasping nor Guarding, a Myriad Originations are Let Go Of
29. The Great Pool of Desire; Taboos of Daoist Cultivators
30. Depart from Worry and Emotionality; The Eight Hurdles of Daoist Practice
31. The Careful Transmission of a Wise Master, Managing Meditation-Induced Erection
32. Jiang Weiqiao's Meditation Manual - A Stepping Stone for Beginners
33. Regulate the Breath with Rapt Attention; Without Adding or Subtracting Anything
34. Abstain from Clinging, and the Ultimate Elixir Will Coalesce
35. Elder Zhang's Guidance on the Beginnings of Daoist Study
36. Remain Centered, Holding Fast to One Principle: Mind and Breath Will Align
37. The Benevolent Teacher's Instructions on How to Grasp the Truth of the Dao
38. Release Your Grip on Fate, Cultivate Happiness and Wisdom
39. Concentrate the Spirit on Reflecting Illumination; Refine the Spirit to Become One with the Void
40. Rid Yourself of Absurd Thinking, Return to Truth Through the Daoist Arts
41. In Buddhism and Daoism, Understanding and Practice Hold Equal Weight
42. Li Bai's Forgetful Tendencies Ending His Career as an Official
43. True Immortal High Wind, Indifferent Attainment of the Root
44. Refining the Mind to the Miraculous Dao, Both One's Person and the Way Vanish
45. Master Wenshi - Purity, Tranquility and Non-Action
46. Let Go of All Karmic Ties; Return the Gaze Towards Self-Nature
47. No Desire, No Selfishness; The True Mind Is Without Hindrance
48. Exceeding the World, The Ordinary is the Dao
49. Referring to the Cantong Qi, One Begins to Comprehend Their Roots
50. All Teachings are Empty, One's Nature is Already Complete
Appendix - Practice Guide and Exercises
The 12-Step Brocade - Qi Bathing Techniques for Longevity
Preparatory Stance
1st Exercise
2nd Exercise
3rd Exercise
4th Exercise
5th Exercise
6th Exercise
7th Exercise
8th Exercise
9th Exercise
10th Exercise
11th Exercise
12th Exercise
Eight Pieces of Brocade
Eight Pieces of Brocade - Preliminary Exercise
1st Exercise - Two Hands Holding up the Sky, Aligning the Triple Burner
2nd Exercise - Drawing the Bow Left and Right, Like a Condor
3rd Exercise - Single Arm Stretches to Rejuvenate Spleen and Stomach
4th Exercise - Seven Jolts to Eliminate All Illness
5th Exercise - Withdraw the Fists and Glare to Increase Vigor
6th Exercise - Looking Back at Your Illnesses
7th Exercise - Shake the Head and Wag the Tail to Get Rid of Heart Fire
8th Exercise - Grabbing the Feet with Two Hands to Strengthen the Lower Back
