دانلود کتاب Foundations of Internal Alchemy: The Taoist Practice of Neidan

Originally written for Chinese readers, this book provides a clear description of the Taoist practice of Internal Alchemy, or Neidan. The author outlines the four stages of the alchemical practice and clarifies several relevant terms and notions, including Essence, Breath, and Spirit; the Cinnabar Fields; the "Fire Times"; and the Embryo. The book is based on the system of theWuzhen pian(Awakening to Reality), one of the main sources of Internal Alchemy, and contains about two hundred quotations from original Taoist texts.Available in paperback, PDF, and Kindle editions.Visit theweb pageon this book.Table of ContentsForeword, viiINTRODUCTION, 1The Basis: Essence and Spirit, 3STAGES OF THE ALCHEMICAL PRACTICE INAWAKENING TO REALITY, 11The Four Stages, 13"Laying the Foundations," 15Main Points in the Practice of "Laying the Foundations," 20The Functions of Essence, Breath, and Spirit, 36Terms Related to the "Coagulation of the Three Treasures," 52Conclusion of the Stage of "Laying the Foundations," 63"Refining Essence to Transmute it into Breath," 65"Refining Breath to Transmute it into Spirit," 99"Refining Spirit to Return to Emptiness," 109CONCLUSION, 119The "Arts of the Way," 121Tables, 123Glossary of Chinese Characters, 133