Description: Daoist Reflections from Scholar Sage by Damo Mitchell, Paul Mitchell, Lauren Faithfull, Donna Pinker, Tino Faithfull, Dr Seb Smith, Roni Edlund, Linda Hallett, Ellie Talbot, Kulsoom Shah Bringing together popular articles and new work from Damo Mitchell and his students at the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, this book covers intriguing but rarely discussed topics. Discover the importance of the pineal gland, learn to find contentment in centeredness rather than excitement, explore the Five Spirits of Daoism, and much more. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This collection of fascinating short reads on Daoist thought, including Chinese medicine brings together some of the most popular articles from the Scholar Sage online magazine, alongside new material from Damo Mitchell. It includes:· How the teaching of the three worms (Sanchong) demonstrates the way Daoism pulls together models of the physical, energetic, spiritual and psychological· A translation of and commentary on the Classic of Breath and Qi Consolidation, an important Daoist classical poem that discusses the relationship of Jing and Qi in the body· The importance of the pineal gland in Daoist alchemical thought· The internal alchemy of Fire, Water, Dragon and Tiger· The meaning behind the pairs of Fu Dogs often seen guarding the entrances of Chinese temples, government buildings and restaurants· How Fa Jin works· How increasing your excitement threshold can help you to find contentment in states of perpetual centeredness· Understanding and using food energetics· And much more.Helping you to think about your practice in new ways, the book features contributions from senior students at the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, including Roni Edlund, Lauren Faithfull, Tino Faithfull, Donna Pinker and Dr Seb Smith. Author Biography Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, and teaches Nei Gong in the UK, Sweden and the USA. He is the author of several books published by Singing Dragon, including Daoist Nei Gong: The Philosophical Art of Change. This book also features contributions from some of his students. Table of Contents Preface. Notes on Text. Acknowledgements. 1. The Ding and the Lu (Damo Mitchell). 2. Fire, Water, Dragon and Tiger (Damo Mitchell). 3. Worms (Damo Mitchell). 4. Talismanic Fu (Damo Mitchell). 5. Mastery of Form - Part 1 (Damo Mitchell). 6. Mastery of Form - Part 2 (Damo Mitchell). 7. Chinese Fu Dogs (Damo Mitchell). 8. Classic of Breath and Qi Consolidation (Damo Mitchell). 9. Ming Men (Damo Mitchell). 10. Becoming Christ (Damo Mitchell). 11. Excitement Killer (Damo Mitchell). 12. The Fa Jin Controversy (Damo Mitchell). 13. Qi Gong, Tantra and Ghosts (Damo Mitchell). 14. Taijiquan and Evolution (Paul Mitchell). 15. On Being a Miserable Bastard (Damo Mitchell). 16. Transcribed Lecture on Alchemy (Damo Mitchell). 17. Spinal Fires - Part 1 (Damo Mitchell). 18. Spinal Fires - Part 2 (Damo Mitchell). 19. Daoism and Politics (Damo Mitchell). 20. Martial Arts - Realm of the Insecure (Damo Mitchell). 21. The Pineal Gland and Daoism (Damo Mitchell). 22. Sung and Energetic Relaxation (Damo Mitchell). 23. Food Energetics (Damo Mitchell). 24. On Meditation and Freedom (Lauren Faithfull). 25. The Hun and Symbolism (Donna Pinker). 26. The Real Purpose of Training (Tino Faithfull). 27. Natures Medicine (Dr Seb Smith). 28. The Five Spirits of Daoism (Roni Edlund). 29. Tantric Daoism and Internal Development (Linda Hallett). 30. Transcript of a Class on the Kidneys 1 (Damo Mitchell). 31. Transcript of a Class on the Kidneys 2 (Damo Mitchell). 32. Whats Going On? (Ellie Talbot). 33. The Practice of Commitment (Kulsoom Shah). 34. Knee Pain in the Internal Arts (Richard Agnew). 35. Yang Sheng Fa - Part 1 (Robert Aspell). 36. Yang Sheng Fa - Part 2 (Robert Aspell). 37. Alchemy for Men - Part 1 (Tino Faithfull). 38. Alchemy for Men - Part 2 (Tino Faithfull). Glossary of Pinyin Terms. About the Contributors. Promotional Popular articles and new material on Daoist issues and Chinese medicine from Damo Mitchell and his senior students at the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts Long Description Damo Mitchell has studied the martial, medical and spiritual arts of Asia since the age of four. His studies have taken him across the planet in search of authentic masters. He is the technical director of the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts, and teaches Nei Gong in the UK, Sweden and the USA. Promotional "Headline" Popular articles and new material on Daoist issues and Chinese medicine from Damo Mitchell and his senior students at the Lotus Nei Gong School of Daoist Arts Description for Sales People Damo Mitchells first book, Daoist Nei Gong , has now sold almost 10,000 copies since publication and been translated into several languages. Details ISBN1848193211 Year 2016 ISBN-10 1848193211 ISBN-13 9781848193215 Format Paperback Author Kulsoom Shah Publisher Jessica Kingsley Publishers Series Daoist Nei Gong Media Book Short Title DAOIST REFLECTIONS FROM SCHOLA Language English Imprint Singing Dragon Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations 86 b&w illustrations DEWEY 181.114 Pages 312 Publication Date 2016-09-21 UK Release Date 2016-09-21 NZ Release Date 2016-09-21 Audience General AU Release Date 2016-09-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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Author: Damo Mitchell
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Publisher: Lauren Faithfull, Donna Pinker, Paul Mitchell, Roni Edlund, Ellie Talbot, Kulsoom Shah, Tino Faithfull, Linda Hallett, Dr Seb Smith, Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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