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[EAN: 9780877280668], [PU: York Beach ME. 1984. Samuel Weiser, Inc. / Weiser Classics Series], purple, green & white decorative trade paperback soft cover 8vo. vg+ / near fine cond. bindi… mais…

[EAN: 9780877280668], [PU: York Beach ME. 1984. Samuel Weiser, Inc. / Weiser Classics Series], purple, green & white decorative trade paperback soft cover 8vo. vg+ / near fine cond. binding square & tight. spine uncreased. covers clean. old price inked over on rear cover. edges have a few faint spots. previous owner's embossed blind stamp on title pg., otherwise contents free of markings. first printing of this 1984 edition. nice vintage copy. no library markings, no inking or underlining, no remainder markings. b&w frontis. illustration. 240p. 3b&w illustrations. glossary. index. philosophy. chinese literature. yoga. taosim. meditation. religion. psychology. ~ The Secrets of Chinese Meditation is a classic text that presents a rare opportunity: a chance to study the ancient and original sources which are the basis for most contemporary texts on consciousness develop ment. Lu K'uan Yu (Charles Luk) is one of the foremost interpreters of Chinese meditation practices. This concise volume is a presentation of different methods of meditation as practiced in China, including extracts from ancient and modern classics as well as practical and detailed suggestions for meditation. Meditation is crucial for the development of consciousness, and the Taoist art of controlling the breath is a prerequisite for training in the martial arts: The Secrets of Chinese Meditation provides students with practical instructions for controlling the breath and calming the mind~the foundation of self~realization. Contents include: • Twenty~five basic meditation methods from the Surangama Sutra: A series of practical instructions by ancient and modern Chan masters for controlling the mind; Detailed suggestions for practicing the vital T'ien T'ai systems for calming the mind (chih) and developing insight (kuan) translated from Chih I's sixth century classic Samatha~Vipassana for Beginners; Two chapters devoted to Taoist yoga. Extracts from the Ancient Medical Formulae Explained are translated for the first time, while Yin and the author detail their experiences when following these methods: The Taoist art of controlling the breath and vital principle (prana) and circulating it through the psychic channels (nadi) and centers is described in detail~important fundamental reading for the student of the martial arts. The way to consciousness will be different for all individuals. This classic work is a source book that encourages you to knowledgeably choose the way most useful to your chosen path. Lu Kuan Yu was born in Canton in 1898. His first Master was the Hutuktu of Sikang, an enlightened Great Lama. His second Master was the Venerable Ch'an Master Hsu Ysu Yun, the Dharma successor of all five Ch'an sects of China. Lu K'uan Yü has devoted himself to presenting as many Chinese Buddhist texts as possible so that Buddhism can be preserved in the West. By the same Author: Taoist Yoga: Alchemy and Immortality, part of the Weiser Classics Series., Books<

1991, ISBN: 9780877280668

RED WHEEL/WEISER, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reprint, 256 Seiten, Publiziert: 1991-05-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 0.31 kg, Verkaufsrang: 868839, Meditation, Lebensführung, Ratgeber, Kat… mais…

RED WHEEL/WEISER, Taschenbuch, Auflage: Reprint, 256 Seiten, Publiziert: 1991-05-01T00:00:01Z, Produktgruppe: Buch, 0.31 kg, Verkaufsrang: 868839, Meditation, Lebensführung, Ratgeber, Kategorien, Bücher, Einführungen, Buddhismus, Religion & Glaube, Meditationseinführungen & -techniken, Meditation & Yoga, Esoterik, Entspannungsmeditation, Taschenbücher, Fremdsprachige Bücher, Featured Categories, Englische Bücher, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_2301, 7c9a6c79-19ea-4dea-90da-d7d47042d341_0, Arborist Merchandising Root, RED WHEEL/WEISER, 1991<