The Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation

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This book examines one of the world's most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body. Only when we know qigong can we know Lao Tzu and only when we know Lao Tzu can we know the Dao De Jing.

Lao Tzu's writing has been read, translated, and discussed around the globe. It deals with principles that transcend time and culture. That is why this ancient text has been reimagined countless times in books on business, relationships, and parentingbut never with a focus on the art of qigong. This makes Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation unique and indispensable.

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"An elegant and comprehensive critical edition of the Dao De Jing." KIRKUS Review

This book examines one of the worlds most enduring and influential literary works through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of theDao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body. Only when we know qigong can we know Lao Tzuand only when we know Lao Tzu can we know theDao De Jing.

Lao Tzus writing has been read, translated, and discussed around the globe. It deals with principles that transcend time and culture. That is why this ancient text has been reimagined countless times in books on business, relationships, and parentingbut never with a focus on the art of qigong. This makes theDao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretationunique and indispensible.

Many chapters in theDao De Jingpurely talk about qigong, especially the practices of regulating the body, breathing, mind, qi, and spirit.

Dr. Yang, a renowned author, scholar, and martial artist, devoted decades to researching and writing this book. He interprets and analyzes the 81 chapters of theDao De Jing. His commentary will bring new insight, inspiration, and depth to your understanding of Lao Tzus wordsand to your qigong practice.

This book includes

• The completeDao De Jingin English and its original Chinese text
• Dr. Yang, Jwing-Mings commentary and analysis of each chapter
• Numerous illustrations and diagrams

TheDao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretationis not a book of instruction. It is about the Waythe path before us, in qigong and in life, where what you achieve comes through your own understanding.

Author Bio

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yangs writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides in McKinleyville, California. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment. At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu. After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong. Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.