Embracing the One: Transformation Through Visualization

Embracing the One: Transformation Through Visualization

The Embracing the One (Bao Yi) visualization meditation method relies on the use of an illustration called â€œThe Sexual Intercourse (or Marriage) of the Dragon and Tiger,â€ which first appeared in the Ming dynasty text The Jade Tablet Decrees on Nature and Life, one of the most important Internal Alchemy works in all of Taoism. The Dragon represents Qi (vitality/breath), our spiritual energy; and the Tiger, the Jing (essence/the body), our sexual energy. Together they symbolize the two main aspects of the human consciousness and function, representing the ego (Dragon) and our instincts (Tiger). In Taoism, the Dragon is seen as what keeps us always in delusion of a self (ego) and the Tiger keeps us distracted by instincts (id). These two mental components are forever seeking to conquer the other. As long as the Dragon and Tiger battle in the mind (meaning, the ego attempting to overshadow the id, and the id overpowering the ego) we will remain in the state Taoism calls â€œperplexity and turbidity.â€ But once the ego and id are revealed as false we experience â€œclarity and tranquilityâ€ or what is called â€œthe naturally-just-soâ€ or â€œattaining the Tao.â€ In this book, Stuart Alve Olson provides a concise and detailed look at the Taoist visualization meditation method of Embracing the One, clearly explaining the underlying principles of this ancient practice and providing the first English translation of the text, illustration, procedures, and related chants. Even though the methods of Embracing the One are distinctly simple in application the effects of the overall practice are quite profound and deep.
Through the simple act of visualizing the Dragon and Tiger a whole new mind ground can be discovered, naturally bringing forth the â€œSpirit.â€ This little work is in many ways a landmark piece on Taoism and will definitely augment oneâ€™s knowledge of meditation and Taoist philosophy.
Country USA
Brand CREATESPACE
Manufacturer CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber RKC2008956503
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781727401974
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	CREATESPACE
Manufacturer	CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	RKC2008956503
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781727401974
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Embracing the One: Transformation Through Visualization

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