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The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic: The Taoist Guide to Health, Longevity, and Immortality
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.
* 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.
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240 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1992
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August 27, 2007
Along with the Tao te Ching, this document provides the essentials for Taoist philosophy. The translator, Stuart Olson, does a decent job with his commentary on the ancient text. For someone unfamiliar with Eastern Spirituality, the content may prove confusing or difficult to wrap one's Occidental head around, but one could benefit from exploring the other ways of thinking. It's good to challenge your worldview from time to time.
The thrust of the book is philosophical, so if you want practical application (like meditation techniques for creating your own spiritual embryo), direct your attention to more modern health texts. Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming's book on Embryonic Breathing is a good place to start and a great companion to this book.
The thrust of the book is philosophical, so if you want practical application (like meditation techniques for creating your own spiritual embryo), direct your attention to more modern health texts. Dr Yang, Jwing-Ming's book on Embryonic Breathing is a good place to start and a great companion to this book.
August 30, 2022
If you are interested in Daoism, but more importantly, in how to live your life in complete harmony with the natural world - then this is for you. Stuart Olson translates and comments on The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic which is an ancient Chinese script. Stuart breaks it up into phrases and explains it layer by layer for us to easily comprehend.
Ultimately, we must cultivate and transform our three treasures: ching, ch'i, & shen and be aware of the many yin and yang relationships within us and all around us. Being aware of the foundations of nature and energy (really one and the same) and the concept of everything being one and how we must keep to non-being but also hold onto being.
That's just the tip of the iceberg - dive in ladies and gents!
Ultimately, we must cultivate and transform our three treasures: ching, ch'i, & shen and be aware of the many yin and yang relationships within us and all around us. Being aware of the foundations of nature and energy (really one and the same) and the concept of everything being one and how we must keep to non-being but also hold onto being.
That's just the tip of the iceberg - dive in ladies and gents!
November 13, 2018
For me this is too far from Taoist philosophy for me. I don't doubt the incredible detail and research that went into creating this book, but I just can't relate to a word of it.
December 29, 2022
Well, not particularly a lecture that I suggest but you can find some good points, others less
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