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The Secret of Everlasting Life is the first translation from the Chinese of the second-century Can Tong Qi. This ancient work, the earliest known text on transformation and immortality, echoes the wisdom and poetry of both the Tao Te Ching and I Ching.

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The Secret of Everlasting Life is the first translation from the Chinese of the second-century Can Tong Qi. This ancient work, the earliest known text on transformation and immortality, echoes the wisdom and poetry of both the Tao Te Ching and I Ching. The Can Tong Qi is also the ancestral text of all Qi Gong exercises in China. This translation reveals for the first time the meditation methods practised for thousands of years by Taoist sages. Presented here with its original Chinese commentaries, the Can Tong Qi is full of practical information and advice about the process of human transformation and how to nurture and develop the natural life-energy within us. Richard Bertschinger's additional commentary explains the intricacies of Chinese allegory and symbolism for the Western reader. This book is an insightful read for anyone interested in Taoist thought, Chinese philosophy and culture, or Chinese medicine.

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Publisher
Kingsley Publishers, Jessica
ISBN-10
1848190484
ISBN-13
9781848190481
eBay Product ID (ePID)
99604842

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Book Title
Secret of Everlasting Life : the First Translation of the Ancient Chinese Text on Immortality
Author
Richard Bertschinger
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Mindfulness & Meditation, Taoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Eschatology
Publication Year
2010
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion
Number of Pages
304 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.7in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
14.8 Oz

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Lc Classification Number
Bl1942.8
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The Secret of Everlasting Life is the first translation of the earliest work on alchemical theory to survive, the Can Tong Qi.... The complexity of Chinese theory and thought is apparent throughout this book. Therefore, this book to be studied. Direct translation, commentary, symbolism, trigrams, references to Chinese medicine theory, and illustrations provide the landscape for readers to gain insight into Taoist and Chinese thought... The reader who is interested in securing the wisdom of the Masters of Chinese thought and practice could learn a great deal by studying the form and meaning of each of the large number of figures and hexagrams. According to Bertschinger, he Secret of Everlasting Life is a mediation manual that can be used as a practical guide... Richard Bertschinger's translation of the Can Tong Qi. gives readers a glance into a different culture that will contribute to our understanding of Chinese practice of Qigong as well as other foundational information about ancient thought about energy., The Secret of Everlasting Life is the first translation from the Chinese of the second-century Can TongQi... This translation reveals for the first time the meditation methods practised for thousands of years by Taoist sages. Presented here with its original Chinese commentaries, the Can Tong Qi is full of practical information and advice about the process of human transformation and how to nurture and develop the natural life-energy within us... This book is an insightful read for anyone interested in Taoist thought, Chinese philosophy and culture, or Chinese medicine., According to Bertschinger, the Chinese believe that "any mechanism will last longer if it's cared for," so preserving our bodies through stillness and meditation is not just mystical, it's practical; and his translation reveals the technique for accomplishing it.
Table of Content
List of Illustrations. Introduction. Wei Boyang's Text.; 1. The Yin and Yang, Inner Vitality and Energy.; 2. The Person of Tru Virtue Who Fully Understands.; 3. Secretly Hidden Away and Forgotten.; 4. The Matching of the Moon-phases.; 5. The Function of the Shifting Lines.; 6. The Ruler and Minister in Managing Government.; 7. Fostering Your Inborn Nature and Securing Your Life.; 8. How the Son and Daughter Need Each Other.; 9. A Lucky Match for Our Good Prince.; 10. Understanding the Double-entranced Cave of Knowledge.; 11. Developing the Self Within to Build a Foundation.; 12. The Wise Sages' Secret Refinery.; 13. The Mild-mannered Maiden and the Yellow Shoot.; 14. The Unstable Pearl and the Golden Flower.; 15. These Four in Makeshift Chaos.; 16. Dawn and Dusk., Penalties and Powers.; 17. You Begin Thinking on Someone You Meet.; 18. Wei Boyang's Own Postface. Xu Congshi's Text.; 19. The Overall Ordering of Great Change.; 20. Heaven and Earth Set the Stage.; 21. The Sun and Moon, Those Suspended Images.; 22. The Wise of Old Observed the Skies Above.; 23. The Three Sages' Former Conceptions.; 24. The Two Seperate Energies Lovingly Transform.; 25. Teh Three Jewels, the real Crux.; 26. Understanding the Perverted and False Paths.; 27. Things of the Same Kind Essentially Join.; 28. The Two Boys of the Dragon and the Tiger.; 29. Gold Reverts Back to its Nature.; 30. Entry by a Side Entrance will see no Result.; 31. The Golden Elixir on a Knife-point.; 32. The Two Soils Complete the Work.; 33. Water and Fire, Their Inner Nature and Feelings. Addendum.; 34. A Model of Successful Achievement.; 35. The Mysterious Use of the Cauldron Vessel. Terms Used in this Book. Translation and History of the Text. Additional Select Bibliography. Index.
Copyright Date
2010
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
299.51423
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes

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