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Book SynopsisImmersing the reader in Daoist philosophy and its impact on life, this new edition of Vital Breath of the Dao by Master Zhongxian Wu is a fully illustrated guide to qigong, a way of physical and spiritual cultivation, and a way of life.
The book includes the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of Daoist cultivation practices to bolster health and intensify spiritual connection to universal energy. Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses storytelling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce powerful qigong and internal alchemy methods and offers previously unseen personal stories to deepen his explanation of Daoist philosophy.
Trade ReviewThe first edition of
The Vital Breath of the Dao, providing as it did a much richer and more rounded view of the Daoist way than anything hitherto published, was the inspiration for the launch of Singing Dragon. This new edition, refined and expanded, speaks even more clearly of the way in which the Daoist arts of cosmology, language, nature, philosophy, poetry, calligraphy, the way of tea, and shamanic Qigong practice are the ingredients in a way of life accessible to all of us seeking a deeper reality. From both an intellectual and a practical point of view, this book can change your life - it certainly changed mine. These practices improve health, temper the mind and the emotions, and deepen one's spiritual life. -- Jessica Kingsley, Founder of Singing Dragon and long-term student
Table of ContentsIntroduction. 1. DaoFaZiRan - The Dao Follows its Natural Way. 2. TianWangHuiHui - The Universal Network. 3. DongXiYuanTong - The Pathway of Ying Yang. 4. Xiang - Symbolism. 5. Shu - Numerology. 6. Li - Theory. 7. XiuDaoJieYao - The Dao of Cultivation. Afterword
