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Ecofamilism: Women, Religion, and Environmental Protection in Taiwan

Ecofamilism proposes a new analytical framework, moving beyond ecofeminism, based on Western feminism and Christian theology, to illuminate Taiwanese women’s motivations and how they understand their role in the environmental movement. Based on extensive interviews with women founders, leaders, and members of six non-governmental, often religious-based, organizations from 1990-2015, the work presents contemporary issues in Taiwan from the perspectives of social anthropology, geography, inter-religious cooperation, and global ethics. Ecofamilism offers a new way of approaching life in contemporary Asia, engaging more precisely with while authentically portraying the experiences of Taiwanese women—whose gender roles are ancillary to motivations of family, religion, and society. Its key concept of ecofamilism pairs the notions of ecology and family while drawing on Chinese religio-cultural traditions of responsibility to the family to illuminate ecologically responsible positions toward society, environment, and all living beings.

Author: Wanli Ho2016240 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-33-9Cite
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Mysticism and Meaning: Multidisciplinary Perspectives

This exciting new volume investigates the question of meaning of mystical phenomena and, conversely, queries the concept of “meaning” itself through insights afforded by mystical experiences.It brings together researchers from three different countries, representing highly disparate fields, including philosophy, psychology, history of religion, and semiotics. The point is to address the meaning of mysticism through a pertinent, up-to-date multidisciplinary approach. The editor’s introduction probes questions of complexity and perplexity as well as the reasons why problematizing mysticism leads to even greater enigmas. The thirteen chapters work along two main threads. One provides the contextual framework for the continuing fascination of mysticism, presenting historical traditions and personal accounts of mystical experiences; the other focuses on multidisciplinary investigations of the phenomenon of mysticism. A must-read for anyone wishing to expand their understanding of mysticism and its meaning.

Author: Alex S. Kohav, ed.2019290 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-40-7Cite

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A World of Their Own: Daoist Monks and Their Community in Contemporary China

Joining the life of a small Daoist community temple, the author examines its structure, inhabitants, surrounding community, and gods. She outlines the individual’s choices, training, and path, then discusses the greater Daoist community in terms of pseudo-kinship structures and gender issues. The book is full of amazing detail and reliable, on-the-ground information: a must for anyone interested in the true face of religiosity and spiritual practice in China today.

Author: Adeline Herrou2013280 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-25-4Cite

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Daoist Priests of the Li Family: Ritual Life in Village China

Along with Jones’ moving film “Li Manshan: Portrait of a Folk Daoist” —watch here: https://vimeo.com/155660741—this engaging and original book describes a hereditary family of household Daoist priests in rural north China. It traces the vicissitudes of their lives—and ritual practices—over…

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Flowers in Chinese Culture: Folklore, Poetry, Religion

Flowers and blossoms are intricate and dainty, beautiful and transient. Marking the passing of the seasons while flourishing in radiant splendor, they open our hearts to beauty, provide creative inspiration, and connect us to the divine. Each culture has its own unique symbolism and lore associated with its flowers. Flowers in Chinese Culture presents the subtle and potent relevance of thirty flowering plants in Chinese Daoist culture, exploring religion, literature, folklore, and sayings. A delight to behold, it is a treasure trove of learning and insight.

Author: An Lan Zhang2015135 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-30-8Cite

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Qigong Meets Quantum Physics

This book presents a comprehensive overview of qigong, joined by an outline of quantum physics and an appreciation of mysticism. All three speak of understanding the universe in terms of cosmic oneness. Qigong with its Daoist background is a powerful way to integrate all these ways of apperception and bring them physically into the body. The book makes a powerful and easily accessible case for understanding qigong in terms of modern physics. It also presents practices, notably a set of easy-to-follow qigong exercises with many illustrations.

Author: Imke Bock-Möbius2012145 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-21-6Cite

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The Soul of Taiji: Zhang Sanfeng-Wu Baolin Taijiquan

This tells the story of how Master Wu Baolin came to learn Daoist taijiquan from his teacher at the White Cloud Monastery in Beijing and introduces original taijiquan as preserved since the times of. Zhang Sanfeng. Dr. Wu is a senior master of Daoist taijiquan, Chinese medicine, and qi cultivation. Born in China, he now practices and teaches in Santa Monica. The book consists of seven chapters that cover Master Wu’s basic training experience, the life and work of Zhang Sanfeng, the importance of working with animal models, relevant theories and concepts as well as pertinent stories of a martial life. It concludes with a detailed illustrated outline of the form.

Author: Baolin Wu and Michael McBride2020240 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-43-8Cite

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Qigong Journey: Nine-Five Maintenance of Qi

—Protect Your Life with Nine Palaces Daoist Qigong—

Qigong Journey brings students of Asian culture, Daoist philosophy, and the mind/body wellness connection directly into the mind of a master. Through the unparalleled knowledge and openness of Dr. Baolin Wu, take a journey through the many layers of the Daoist qigong experience. In this expansive volume, filled with personal anecdotes of life in the White Cloud Monastery, lies an in-depth exploration of the holistic and lyrical Daoist worldview, a shamanic experience both pragmatic and poetic. Discover the connection between the history and traditions of ancient understanding and the daily life we all lead today. The book is a practical manual detailing a complete, eight hundred year old protective qigong practice from the founder of the White Cloud Monastery itself, preserved in silence by the members of the White Cloud Monastery community until today. With painstaking, step-by-step instructions and beautiful illustrations by Oliver Benson, our beloved Qigong for Total Wellness artist, the goal of this book is to present the next level of Nine Palaces Daoist Qigong. Using a guided series of breath, visualization and internal isometric strengthening exercises, it is a life-changing physical training, focused on securing one’s body and consciousness in the midst of the very real health challenges, hardships and volatility of today’s world.

Author: Baolin Wu, Jessica Eckstein, Di Wu2021190 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-47-6Cite

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Internal Alchemy for Everyone

This book makes the self-cultivation of Daoist internal alchemy available to everyone. Avoiding predetermined academic categories, it provides an outline of basic concepts in conjunction with evolutionary theory as well as easily accessible practice instructions. Done correctly, the practice provides numerous benefits, including freedom from disease, an extended life expectancy, increased wisdom, and more. This helps everyone! The work opens the powerful esoteric system of internal alchemy to a wide, general audience, lifting it out of obscurity and mystification while yet retaining a strong hold in historical sources. A must-read for anyone interested in traditional Chinese cosmology, Daoist practice, and the active pursuit of a healthier and longer life!

Author: Chungtao Ho2018160 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-38-4Cite

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Daoist Internal Mastery

This book translates Master Wang’s original practice instructions and discourses given during training seminars. His system of internal alchemy goes back to two ancient Daoist texts: the 13th-century Lingbao bifa, linked to the immortals Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin;and the 17th-century Taiyi jinhua zongzhi (Secret of the Golden Flower), also connected to Lü. Together they are known as the Lingbao tong zhineng neigong shu (Arts of Internal Mastery, Wisdom, and Potential, Based on Numinous Treasure). The texts outline the concoction of a golden elixir through the dual cultivation of inner nature and life-destiny. This book follows the classics and presents all different kinds of techniques—including walking, pacing, sleeping, circulating the five phases, absorbing tree energy, and capturing planetary essences—in a systematic format and with a great amount of instructional detail. It contains a wealth of information invaluable to anyone interested in genuine Daoist cultivation and elucidates numerous rather obscure concepts to contextualize each practice.   

Author: Liping Wang and Mark Bartosh2019420 PagesISBN: 978-1-931483-39-1Cite

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