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The Arts of Daoism presents a set of key lectures on some of the major arts and practices of Daoism by a contemporary Daoist priest and master, Li Shifu, the Abbot of Five Immortals Temple in the Wu dang mountains in China. These are supported by generous excerpts from classic Daoist texts on these topics, and engaging discussions between a master and his students that illuminate the questions and problems that arise on the path.
The topics discussed in remarkable and lively detail by Li Shifu include: the art of fasting, the forms of Daoist meditation – seated, standing and sleeping – for tranquillity, health and spiritual awakening, and the interpretation of dreams. Li Shifu’s talks combine technical exactitude with penetrating explorations of the underlying philosophy, and frank, humorous, profound and helpful advice for those at beginner or intermediate stages in their practice. The auxiliary texts include passages, stories and chapter excerpts from some of the greats in Daoism, such as Lao Zi, Zhuang Zi, Zhongli Quan, Lü Dongbin, Ge Hong, Zhang Sanfeng and Chen Tuan in important selections from the Daoist canon, many of which are appearing in English for the first time. A notable highlight is two chapters from the Classic of Categories 類經 by the renowned physician, Zhang Jingyue, on dream interpretation as an analytical tool in the diagnosis of a patient’s illness.
Equally addressed to both the general reader and the serious practitioner, The Arts of Daoism is an indispensable guide for anyone with a philosophical and practical interest in Daoism and traditional Chinese practices for health and wellbeing.
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Purple Cloud Press and Johan Hausen have brought together a unique
book surveying material that many aspiring Daoist practitioners from
around the world have sought to learn. It discusses aspects of fasting, meditation,
sleeping gong, and dreams. It is a welcome addition to anyone’s
Daoist studies and should answer many unanswered questions.
—Dr. Jack Schaefer, founder of Parting Clouds Daoist Education
This is a most illuminating presentation of the whole constellation of practices
surrounding the concept of “abstaining from grains.” Mr. Hausen
gathers here, based on his own practical experience, study of classical texts,
and tutelage under contemporary Daoist teachers, an impressive collection
of materials from premodern times to the present day. Anyone interested
in learning about this practice, at once both esoteric and extremely practical,
will be richly rewarded by this book.
—Paul W. Kroll, author of
Studies in Medieval Taoism and the Poetry of Li Po
The Arts of Daoism provides a wonderful overview of major Daoist practices.
Through clear and concise explanations, married with precise and
beautiful translations of primary source materials, Johan Hausen brings a
deep knowledge of Daoist practices and adept skill in translation to make
these challenging concepts accessible to readers.
—Sean T. Bradley, Naturopathic Physician, founder of
Insight Natural Medicine, and presenter of
‘Ge Hong 葛洪: Herbs of Life and Death’ and
‘Zhou hou beiji fang 肘後備急方:
Emergency Prescriptions to Keep at Hand’
On a misty mountain top in the heart of a small Daoist temple, day after
day and for years, I’ve witnessed Johan Hausen stooped over a notebook,
scribbling down each word coming out of the mouth of our teacher, Li
Shifu, as he would be passing on Daoist teachings to a privileged few
to practice. With precision and a total devotion, Johan undertook the
immense task to bring this teachings into the western world, exactly as
they were transmitted. The book you are holding in your hands is the result
of this labour of love — a treasure of knowledge. It contains ancient principles
and methods essential to Daoist self-cultivation. May they support
the sincere practitioner to taste the fruits of authentic practice.
—LoAn Guylaine Tran, founder of Feather Beings 誠鳳 –
Daoist transmissions, 24th generation Longmen Sect
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