Nourishing the Essence of Life: The Outer, Inner, and Secret Teachings of Taoism
By (Author) Eva Wong
Shambhala Publications Inc
Shambhala Publications Inc
1st June 2004
United States
Paperback
112
Width 140mm, Height 216mm, Spine 8mm
147g
Eva Wong presents and explains three classic texts that represent the three traditional levels of the Taoist teachings Outer, Inner, and Secret. The Outer teachings are concerned with understanding the Tao as manifested in nature and society. The Inner teachings familiarise the practitioner with the energetic structure of the human body, while the Secret teachings describe the highest level of internal-alchemical transformations within the body and mind for attaining immortality.
"Those interested in complex spiritual disciplines will rejoice in this volume." Library Journal
Eva Wong is an independent scholar and a practitioner of the Taoist arts of the Pre-Celestial Way and Complete Reality lineages. She has written and translated many books on Taoism and related topics, including A Master Course in Feng-Shui; Tales of the Taoist Immortals; and Taoism- An Essential Guide.