The Root of Spiritual Enlightenment
Chinese Qigong can be generally categorized into External Elixir (Wai Dan) and Internal Elixir (Nei Dan) Qigong. The first step of practicing Internal Elixir Qigong has been known as Small Cyclic Heaven (Small Circulation or Microcosmic Meditation). After completing Small Cyclic Heaven, a practitioner will learn Grand Cyclic Heaven (Grand Circulation or Macrocosmic Meditation). The purpose of Grand Cyclic Heaven is to re-open the Heaven Eye (Third Eye) to unite the natural spirit and human spirit. This is the ultimate goal of spiritual enlightenment in both Daoism (Taoism) and Buddhism. Although these kinds of meditations are popular, very few scientific books or documents are available to the public.
The Foundation of Internal Elixir Cultivation
In order to reach the goal of longevity and spiritual enlightenment, the Qigong practitioner must learn Internal Elixir Qigong. The first step to learning is to understand the theory and the method of Embryonic Breathing. Practicing this breathing technique will help you to establish your central energy system, conserve your energy, and store this energy to abundant levels. Once you have established this foundation, you will be able to practice Small Cyclic Heaven (Small Circulation or Microcosmic Orbit) and Grand Cyclic Heaven (Grand Circulation of Macrocosmic Orbit) effectively. It is understood that without this foundation, the root of spiritual enlightenment will not be established and the study and the practice of spiritual enlightenment, through meditation, will be in vain.
• Embryonic Breathing theory and techniques were kept secret in Buddhist and Daoist (Taoist) monasteries.
• Dr. Yang discusses most of the available documents, translates and comments upon them.
• Scientific analysis and summary of the practice methods.
• A comprehensive, straightforward way to understand and practice Embryonic Breathing.
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Alexander Allison –
Good
maya77 –
I wasn’t sure whether this book would be too complicated for me, given my limited knowledge in Chinese medicine and Qigong, however the book is just brilliant. It is a well of knowledge, nothing is omitted, and all the concepts are well explained. Having said that, I wouldn’t say it is the most practical book, it is meant to give you a very broad and thorough theoretical knowledge of Qigong and good insight into TCM/Chinese philosophy etc. Anyone interested in Qigong practice and Chinese way of maintaining good health and longevity should definitely give it a go. Some prior knowledge would be beneficial.
Ben –
Dieses Buch ist ein absolutes muss für jeden der sich mit TCM beschäftigt….
Habe mir davor seine DVD’s angesehen und bin begeistert …
Ali –
Fascinating book. Recommend it for everyone who are ready to take in a new way to see things. For people who are patient and open for new ideas and are willing to take chances to learn these Secret chinese meditation techniques, the outcome will only be positive!
Top lobster –
This is a gift to our generation & our lost hopes. This is the kind of knowledge they dont teach in school but its more helpful than anything you learn in school. This has helped me overcome and recover from the hardest times of my life after two surgeries. I don’t know where i would be without the guidance in this book. I was able to meditate & reach high spiritual levels without even finishing the book. Highly recommended
seteve –
It is an extremely interesting book. with 3 main Chapters/Sections that you could read separately and then try to put it all together. Defintion; History and Technique. I have read it, put it down, think, mediate, analyze and sometimes start all over again. I recommend it for some one that is as interested as I am in learning the true roots to all martial arts and Chinese medical and health philosophy. Wish I had had such a book about 30 years ago. I still strongly recommend that you work, train and learn from a Sensei.
It is not a book for a person that is looking for simple answers.
This is not the only book and DVD by Sensei Yang Jwing-Ming that I own. It is said: “The Sensei will arrive when the student is ready”. This doesn’t mean I’m ready yet, but definitely anxious to learn more.I have found MY Sensei!
Travis –
She loved it
Regular customer –
I do agree with others reviews. It is very detailed book, most of the language is not for beginners. Can be boring to read to be honest. Not my cup of tea at the moment, I not ready yet.
Martin Starkey –
Great book! Thoroughly researched and comprehensively compiled by the World’s foremost expert on the subject.
Petr Solnicka –
Wonderful book. Yang is good educator and schoolman, good understadable essay. Praxis of this art of breathing is than executable.
Amazon Customer –
I have purchased this for a friend and think they will love it. The content seems detailed and diverse and well explained giving a thorough explanation of techniques and practices.
Darryl –
This book is a true gift to humanity. I struggled with some obstructions in my own meditation practices for quite a while; feeling things that I had no context in which to place them despite turning to various videos and books. This one book answered so many of my questions and truly helped to validate my personal experiences and feel confident to take them to the next level. Dr Yang has some incredible talks on you tube that I highly recommend watching that can give a little more depth to the themes outlined in this book. He encourages people to not take his word as Law and to trust their own experiences and do what works for them. This stance makes me gravitate towards him even more. Get this book, read it and reap the benefits of growing and nurturing your own spiritual embryo.
PAUL HANDS –
This book on Meditation Embryonic Breathing is by far the best book so far on meditation and teaches you everything about Embryonic Breathing and everything on meditation and about the human body and this book is very important and very highly recommended to anyone and who is serious into Qigong and wants to know about meditation and breathing and relaxation which is very important and it also teaches you about the insight of External Elixir (Wai Dan) this book is highly recommended to read first before you read the book on Qigong Meditation Small Circulation in Depth, but i would rate this book more then 5 stars