Introduction to Taoism Q&A

"Refining Emptiness to Unite with the Dao" in Neidan (Internal Alchemy) 内丹术中的“炼虚合道”

"Refining Emptiness to Unite with the Dao" in N...

“Refining the void to unite with the Dao” is the ultimate Taoist internal alchemy practice. It transcends all attachments, even to the void, to merge with the true Dao, embodying...

"Refining Emptiness to Unite with the Dao" in N...

“Refining the void to unite with the Dao” is the ultimate Taoist internal alchemy practice. It transcends all attachments, even to the void, to merge with the true Dao, embodying...

"Refining the Spirit and Returning to Emptiness" in Internal Alchemy (Neidan) 内丹术中的“炼神还虚”

"Refining the Spirit and Returning to Emptiness...

After mastering “refining essence into energy,” practitioners advance to “refining energy into spirit.” This 10 - month “middle - gate” practice circulates energy through all meridians, merging energy and spirit...

"Refining the Spirit and Returning to Emptiness...

After mastering “refining essence into energy,” practitioners advance to “refining energy into spirit.” This 10 - month “middle - gate” practice circulates energy through all meridians, merging energy and spirit...

"Refining Qi into Spirit" in Neidan (Internal Alchemy) 内丹术中的“炼气化神

"Refining Qi into Spirit" in Neidan (Internal A...

After mastering “refining essence into energy,” practitioners advance to “refining energy into spirit.” This 10 - month “middle - gate” practice circulates energy through all meridians, merging energy and spirit...

"Refining Qi into Spirit" in Neidan (Internal A...

After mastering “refining essence into energy,” practitioners advance to “refining energy into spirit.” This 10 - month “middle - gate” practice circulates energy through all meridians, merging energy and spirit...

"Refining Essence into Qi" in Internal Alchemy (Neidan) 内丹术中的“炼精化气”

"Refining Essence into Qi" in Internal Alchemy ...

In Taoist internal alchemy, “refining essence into energy” reunites separated essence, energy, and spirit by transforming essence into energy over a 100-day period, symbolizing a return to infancy.

"Refining Essence into Qi" in Internal Alchemy ...

In Taoist internal alchemy, “refining essence into energy” reunites separated essence, energy, and spirit by transforming essence into energy over a 100-day period, symbolizing a return to infancy.

Foundation Building" in Internal Alchemy (Neidan) 内丹术中的“筑基

Foundation Building" in Internal Alchemy (Neida...

In Taoist internal alchemy, “foundation building” (筑基) is the initial step to repair the body and replenish essence, energy, and spirit as a basis for further cultivation.

Foundation Building" in Internal Alchemy (Neida...

In Taoist internal alchemy, “foundation building” (筑基) is the initial step to repair the body and replenish essence, energy, and spirit as a basis for further cultivation.

The "Three Treasures" in Internal Alchemy 内丹术中的“三宝”

The "Three Treasures" in Internal Alchemy 内丹术中的...

In internal alchemy, essence (精), energy (气), and spirit (神) are called the “Three Treasures” of the human body, which can be divided into pre-natal and post-natal types and can...

The "Three Treasures" in Internal Alchemy 内丹术中的...

In internal alchemy, essence (精), energy (气), and spirit (神) are called the “Three Treasures” of the human body, which can be divided into pre-natal and post-natal types and can...