{"product_id":"9780892811359","title":"The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic","description":"Author: Olson, Stuart Alve\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780892811359\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Inner Traditions\/Bear \u0026amp; Company\u003cbr\u003eYear First Published: 2003\u003cbr\u003ePages: 240\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 9 inches x 6 inches x 0.6 inches\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription: \u003cbr\u003eThe first English translation with commentary of three classic Taoist texts on immortality\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n • Translates \u003ci\u003eThe Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic, The Immortals,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Treasures of Immortality\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/i\u003e• Defines the Taoist concept of immortality and examines the lives and practices of Taoists who achieved this state\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n • Reveals the steps needed to achieve immortality in our modern society\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n Taoist mystics claim that it is possible to achieve immortality: “Within each of us dwells the medicine to cure the affliction of mortality.” Now Western readers can access the wisdom of Taoist masters on the subject of immortality through the first English translations of three classic Taoist treatises: \u003ci\u003eThe Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic; The Immortals,\u003c\/i\u003e from the Pao P’u Tzu by Ko Hung of the Sung Dynasty; and \u003ci\u003eThe Three Treasures of Immortality,\u003c\/i\u003e from the Dragon Gate Sect. \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003ci\u003eThe Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic\u003c\/i\u003e teaches that one can attain immortality through the cultivation of the three treasures of Taoism: \u003ci\u003eching\u003c\/i\u003e (sexual and physical energy), \u003ci\u003eqi\u003c\/i\u003e (breath and vital energy), and \u003ci\u003eshen\u003c\/i\u003e (spirit and mental energy). Chinese history is sprinkled with accounts of individuals who applied the lessons of the Jade Emperor and lived up to 200 years. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Taoism, martial arts, and Chinese history and culture, Stuart Alve Olson accompanies his translations with informative commentary that explains the historical context of the texts as well as demonstrates the practical applications of their teachings in contemporary life.","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42547185778846,"sku":"HPC-9780892811359","price":22.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/products\/9780892811359.jpg?v=1681563061","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780892811359","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}