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Harmonizing Yin and Yang Paperback – August 12, 1997

by Eva Wong (Author)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 ratings
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To age with the sun and moon and be renewed by spring and summer, to conserve the seeds of growth in autumn and winter and to be nourished by the eternal breath of the Tao—these are the goals of the Taoist alchemists, the masters of the arts of health, longevity, and immortality.

This book is a translation of a concise Taoist alchemical manual known as the Dragon-Tiger Classic, along with its two most important commentaries. The classic, written in ancient times by an unknown author and published during the fifteenth century BCE, is regarded by contemporary Taoist practitioners as the most complete guide to spiritual transformation. It covers the three forms of Taoist practice:

   •  External alchemy, concerned with the ingestion of minerals, herbs, and other substances to attain health, longevity, and immortality
   •  Sexual alchemy, in which the practitioner uses the energy of a sexual partner to cultivate his or her own energy
   •  Internal alchemy, the practice of meditation, calisthenics, and yogic postures to cultivate mind and body


An extensive introduction by the translator and the inclusion of two commentaries by traditional Chinese authors aid the reader in understanding this concise, symbolic text.
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  3. Publisher
    Shambhala
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    August 12, 1997
  5. Dimensions
    5.5 x 0.32 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1570623066
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1570623066
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"Wong's translation is accessible and her scholarship sparkling in this illuminating edition of a Chinese Taoist classic."— Publishers Weekly

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This book is a translation of a concise Taoist alchemical manual known as the Dragon-Tiger Classic, along with its two most important commentaries. The classic, written in ancient times by an unknown author and published during the fifteenth century CE, is regarded by contemporary Taoist practitioners as the most complete guide to spiritual transformation. It covers the three forms of Taoist practice: external alchemy, concerned with the ingestion of minerals, herbs, and other substances to attain health, longevity, and immortality; sexual alchemy, in which the practitioner uses the energy of a sexual partner to cultivate his or her own energy; and internal alchemy, the practice of meditation, calisthenics, and yogic postures to cultivate mind and body. An extensive introduction by the translator and the inclusion of two commentaries by traditional Chinese authors aid the reader in understanding this concise, symbolic text.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shambhala; First Edition (August 12, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1570623066
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1570623066
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.32 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 19 ratings

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dck
5.0 out of 5 stars thanks Eva Wong!
Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2020
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This work is highly cryptic and advanced. To actually put into practice what is presented here would probably take a lifetime. It's incredible blending the I Ching with alchemy, will take a lot of study to understand. Eva Wong's other book Holding Yin Embracing Yang will help to understand this one better. If you are a casual reader or just a little curious this will probably be a book left on a shelf to collect dust. If you are incredibly sincere or wanting to deeper your studies you may find this very interesting. It's a very short cryptic text with the commentary making the bulk of the book. Without the insightful commentary, no way. For me this is a priceless gem that I will ponder on in my days to come.
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Daniel Bauer
4.0 out of 5 stars and very Easy to digest
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
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Simple, direct, and very Easy to digest
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Betz
3.0 out of 5 stars No Harmony!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2010
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Who would not be allured into buying this book Harmonizing Yin and Yang. Although this book tends to provide some recipe to achieve dynamic energies, the ingredients and tools are incomprehensible to most readers, hence, hard to find. I had been rereading this book, but still could not achieve the energies which I greatly desired. I am lost by its seeming alchemy, however concisely it is written.
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michael
1.0 out of 5 stars A Misleading Title.
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2019
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I bought the book because I thought that it was going to be about harmonizing yin and yang through meditation, Qi going and Tai chi. This book would be useful to scholars who are interested in Taoism alchemists.
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C M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 19, 2017
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Eva Wong is my favourite Zen author. Very good
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sylvestina simmons
4.0 out of 5 stars Mind's Eye
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 31, 2016
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Help fill gap for my need for knowledge of other cultures way of doing certain things.....curiosity!?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 22, 2015
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Not the smoothest read but good all the same
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