Chinese magical medicine
by Faure, Bernard, Strickmann, Michel
fromAsian religions & cultures
Chinese magical medicine
by Faure, Bernard, Strickmann, Michel
fromAsian religions & cultures
Chinese magical medicine
by Faure, Bernard, Strickmann, Michel
fromAsian religions & cultures
Possibly the most profound and far-reaching effects of Buddhism on Chinese culture occurred at the level of practice in religious rituals designed to cure people of disease, demonic possession, and bad luck. A basic concern with healing characterizes the entire gamut of religiou…
Equanimity, good health, peace of mind, and long life are the goals of the ancient Taoist tradition known as "internal alchemy," of which Cultivating Stillness is a key text. Written between the second and fifth centuries, the book is attributed to T'ai Shang Lao-chun-the legend…
Equanimity, good health, peace of mind, and long life are the goals of the ancient Taoist tradition known as " internal alchemy, " of which "Cultivating Stillness" is a key text. Written between the second and fifth centuries, the book is attributed to T'ai Shang Lao-chun- the l…
Reveals techniques for achieving spiritual immortality through an in-depth exploration of Lao-tzu's Tao Te Ching Includes practices and meditations for living in harmony with the Tao (universal essence) and Te (kind action) Reveals the integration of heavenly and human power in …
"For over 2,500 years the words of the Tao Te Ching, the primary scripture of Laoism and Taoism, have been regarded as among the greatest treasures of the world. Lao-tzu, whose name means “the ancient child,” wrote these brief but essential verses that have both confounded and c…
The Tao is the way of man's cooperation with the natural course of the natural world, its principles can be found in the flow patterns of water. Alan Watts captures the Spirit of the Tao, the actual experience of that attitude to life. The ancient and timeless Chinese wisdom is …
A seminal work in treating the Tao as a way of thought that can heal the problems of a materialistic culture. Alan Watts has been described as the best guide to the spirit of the Tao, which he explains for a western readership.
"The Six Healing Sounds that keep the vital organs in optimal condition"--Provided by publisher.