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 societyTaoist mystics claim that it is possible to achieve immortality: ';Within each of us dwells the medicine to cure the affliction of mortality.
Explains the phenomenon of shaktipat, the spiritual transmission of power from a teacher to a devotee*; Shows how technology has eroded personal power and how insight and awareness can play a higher role in our lives*; Reveals how insight is the vehicle for profound self-transformationShakti is the creative force, the bonding power, that holds the universe together.
The Taoist spirit comes to life, made vibrant and contemporary through the Chinese ideograms whose images and stories speak of living in harmony with the Tao.
In this beautifully illustrated offering of ancient wisdom, Deng Ming-Dao shares the secrets of the spiritual path handed down to him by Kwan Saihung, his Taoist master, as well as by herbalists, martial artists, and other practitioners of the ancient arts.
An illuminating account of the steadfast resilience of rural popular culture in post-Mao ChinaLin Zhao'en (15171598) set out to popularize Confucianism by combining Confucian studies with Daoist inner alchemical techniques and Buddhist Chan philosophy into something he called the Three in One Teachings.
'A remarkable and deeply moving book' Henry Marsh, bestselling author of Do No Harm'A breathtaking, extraordinary work of non-fiction' Times Literary SupplementOn 11 March 2011, a massive earthquake sent a 120-foot-high tsunami smashing into the coast of north-east Japan.
From Taosim expert Ming-Dao Deng comes The Lunar Tao: Meditations in Harmony with the Seasons, bringing to life the Chinese Lunar Calendar via the prism of Taoism.
Drawing on Tibetan, Hindu, Taoist, Christian and Kabbalistic traditions, Andrew Harvey shows why he believes the direct path is now essential to the future survival of humanity - and how the truth and vibrancy of this radical vision depends on reclamation of the Sacred Feminine.
This is the first complete, one-volume English translation of the ancient Chinese text Xunzi, one of the most extensive, sophisticated, and elegant works in the tradition of Confucian thought.
What a Confucian constitutional government might look like in China's political futureAs China continues to transform itself, many assume that the nation will eventually move beyond communism and adopt a Western-style democracy.
Primary texts in yoga, from ancient times to todayYoga is a body of practice that spans two millennia and transcends the boundaries of any single religion, geographic region, or teaching lineage.
How a hybrid Confucian-engendered form of governance might solve today's political problemsWhat might a viable political alternative to liberal democracy look like?
Renew your sense of purpose to achieve health and happiness with this actionable guide that incorporates astrology, integrative wellness, and positive psychology - from a renowned astrologer and integrative health practitioner.
