Author Archives: dataship

Inspiration from Wang Chongyang ( Wang Zhe )

Posted on January 21, 2016 by dataship

I’ve been re-reading “The Teachings and Practices of the Early Quanzhen Taoist Masters” by Steven Eskildsen, available from Google Books as an ebook. I’ve been pleasantly surprised at how many useful and inspiring quotes from Wang Zhe and his students. … Continue reading →

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Further on Reading the Taoist Classics

Posted on July 22, 2015 by dataship

To the great good fortune of practicing Daoists everywhere, new translations of both available texts and previously un-translated ones are becoming available. Most importantly Fabrizio Pregadio has added his translations of The Canton Qi, Awakening to Reality, Wang Mu’s Foundations of Internal … Continue reading →

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Jin Hua Retreat, October 21 – 31 2012 — Dreaming about the ‘Immortal Realm’

Posted on November 26, 2012 by dataship

On the third morning of the retreat I had a ‘vision’. This would be similar to what is referred to in the west as a vivid dreaming state. You are in a dream-like state but you are awake. You are … Continue reading →

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Nei Gong Retreat at Immortal Wang Temple in Jin Hua, China

Posted on November 2, 2012 by dataship

Master Wang Li Ping sponsored a retreat at the Jin Hua temple from Oct. 20 – 30, 2012. For anyone looking for a deep Chinese experience of Nei Gong and Taoist cultivation at an affordable price this is a remarkable … Continue reading →

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On Time and the importance of Timing for Self Cultivation and Nei Gong or Internal Alchemy

Posted on July 9, 2012 by dataship

Chapter 5 of the Chung-Lu ch’uan-tao chi is devoted to Time and timing in Cultivation. This chapter follows up on the previous two, Chapter 3 covering Heaven and Earth and Chapter 4 the Sun and Moon. These preceding chapters emphasize … Continue reading →

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Thoughts and Reflections on the Daoist Classics

Posted on July 3, 2012 by dataship

Partly as an experiment in WordPress and also as a way to consolidate my ongoing work with the classics of Daoism (also spelled Taoism), I decided to utilize this domain I have held in reserve for a number of years … Continue reading →

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