Beschreibung:
Explaining the process and energetics of Daoist internal alchemy, the author describes in detail the practice of Nei Dan, the alchemical firing practice of Daoism that has until very recently been a closely guarded secret.Drawing together a huge amount of esoteric material on the hidden aspects of Daoist practice, he presents theory and practice coherently for Western practitioners. He offers his own experiences of each stage of attainment, describing the tangible results that should appear, and provides guidance on the practicalities and potential pitfalls of alchemical training.
Explaining the process and energetics of Daoist internal alchemy, the author describes in detail the practice of Nei Dan, the alchemical firing practice of Daoism that has until very recently been a closely guarded secret.
Drawing together a huge amount of esoteric material on the hidden aspects of Daoist practice, he presents theory and practice coherently for Western practitioners. He offers his own experiences of each stage of attainment, describing the tangible results that should appear, and provides guidance on the practicalities and potential pitfalls of alchemical training.
1. Introduction to Nei Dan Gong. 2. Cultivation of Ming. 3. Cultivation of Xing. 4. Building the Foundation of Sitting and Sacred Fluids. 5. Nei Gong and Nei Dan Gong. 6. Alchemical Anatomy. 7. Dragon and Tiger Gender Based Practice. 8. Lighting the Cauldron and Feeding the Fire. 9. Copulation of Dragon and Tiger. 10. Inversion of Fire in water. 11. Entering Zuowang. 12. Ping Heng Gong Dragon Gate Practice. 13. The Dissolving Process. 14. Entering the Stream. 15. White Moon on the Mountain Peak. 16. Continued Practice and Summary of Advanced Stages. 17. The Nei Jing Tu and the Xiu Zhen Tu Guides. 18. Congenital Qi Gong Scripture.