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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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This is a compendium of translations of over 20 classic Chinese texts on Taoist esoteric sexual practice. For those with this particular interest, I highly recommend it. There's no other book like it.
This is not a `new-age relationships' book, nor a `light-reading sex-tips' book; it's a scholarly and faithful set of translations of Taoist texts originating from the second century B.C. through the early 1700's.
These might be rather heady for the beginner, but if you've studied alchemical Taoism (especially the sexual aspect) from more modern sources - and would like to peruse some of the classics (from the 1000's of years that the Chinese have been studying this stuff), then this is THE book. It's extremely well written; the introduction alone is worth the price of the book.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
This is a work of scholorship and not simply a book about the ancient Chinese view of sex. It's very complete and contains both usuful material for moderns and very interesting historical material regarding alchemy, Qi Gong and Chinese medicine as they relate to sex.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Here is the largest collection of historical Chinese texts on Taoist sexuality in English, excellently translated and footnoted. A must have reference work for the serious, advanced student.
This is not an introductory text, and I think a beginner would be hard pressed to understand and practice many of the techniques in the book.
This is not an introductory text, and I think a beginner would be hard pressed to understand and practice many of the techniques in the book.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent!
If you are practicing any of the modern Chinese-style sexual practices and want to ground your understanding in tradition, don't hesitate -- you will love this book. Read more
Published on August 24, 2010 by Prokopton
3.0 out of 5 stars
A Historical Resource
I found this book to be in mildly poor taste.
It says a lot about sources, morality, and translation fallibility. Read more
It says a lot about sources, morality, and translation fallibility. Read more
Published on March 5, 2010 by Burton Robinson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Simply Fabulous!
I'm not going to get into all the details, but for anyone seriously interested in the process of transformation of consciousness - through the reversal of the flow of... Read more
Published on October 19, 2009 by Bronson Johnson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding, please read further ...
This is the best translation of Taoist sexual practices available. The translation formatting is excellent. Read more
Published on March 20, 2008 by D. Lloyd
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding collection and translation
This book collects nearly two dozen classical writings on the use of sexual energy in achieving health and long life. Read more
Published on April 10, 2006 by wiredweird
5.0 out of 5 stars
the art of the bedchamber
I'm just a beginner on this subject,I started with some photocopies on the subject(nothing special)and found them not very elucidatory. I wanted to know more!... Read more
Published on December 18, 2001
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