Refining the Elixir: The Internal Alchemy Teachings of Taoist Immortal Zhang Sanfeng Contributor(s): Gross, Patrick (Editor), Olson, Stuart Alve (Author) |
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ISBN: 1530220556 ISBN-13: 9781530220557 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $37.95 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 2016 |
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BISAC Categories: - Philosophy | Taoist |
Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.92 lbs) 328 pages |
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Publisher Description: Refining the Elixir is one of the clearest and most in-depth analyses on Internal Alchemy (Neidan) in English. Aside from the excellent translation work, Stuart Alve Olson provides extensive introductory sections and commentaries on the texts-a wonderful guide for practicing and learning the meditation art and science of Internal Alchemy. Stuart Alve Olson addresses the mystical terminology of Internal Alchemy by explaining it in understandable, detailed, and practical terms. Anyone, no matter the tradition of meditation followed, will find this book inspiring and enlightening. Four important works by Zhang Sanfeng (Three Peaks Zhang) are provided, along with commentaries:
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