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This book presents the foundation theoretical theory for the two most popular methods of meditation, Small Circulation and Grand Circulation.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a renowned author and teacher of Chinese martial arts and Qigong. Born in Taiwan, he has trained and taught Taijiquan, Qigong and Chinese martial arts for over thirty-five years. He is the author of over thirty books

Acknowledgments

vii

Romanization of Chinese Terms

viii

Dedication

ix

About the Author

x

Foreword by Dr. Thomas G. Gutheil, M.D

xvii

Preface

xix

Part I Foundations

Chapter 1 General Concepts

1.1 Introduction

3

(3)

1.2 General Qigong Concepts

6

(25)

1.3 The Network of Qi Vessels and Channels

31

(7)

1.4 Buddhist and Daoist Qigong Concepts

38

(5)

1.5 Four Refinements

43

(20)

1.6 Five Regulatings

63

(22)

1.7 Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong

85

(3)

1.8 Small Circulation, Grand Circulation, and Enlightenment Meditation

88

(6)

1.9 Definition of Embryonic Breathing

94

(3)

1.10 Embryonic Breathing and Cultivation of the Dao

97

(5)

1.11 About This Book

102

(5)

Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundation of Embryonic Breathing

2.1 Introduction

107

(6)

2.2 Human Qigong Science

113

(21)

2.3 Theoretical Foundations of Embryonic Breathing

134

(10)

2.4 Meanings and Purposes of Meditation

144

(11)

Part II Translations and Commentaries of Ancient Documents Related to Embryonic Breathing

Chapter 3 Translations and Commentaries of Ancient Documents

3.1 Introduction

155

(2)

3.2 General Concepts

157

(63)

3.3 About the Dan Tian

220

(9)

3.4 Regulating the Breathing

229

(12)

3.5 Regulating the Mind

241

(26)

3.6 Regulating the Spirit

267

(20)

3.7 Methods of Embryonic Breathing

287

(19)

3.8 Other Related Documents

306

(7)

Chapter 4 Summaries from Ancient Documents

4.1 Introduction

313

(1)

4.2 Summaries of Important Points

Part III Practice of Embryonic Breathing

314

Chapter 5 Practice of Embryonic Breathing

5.1 Introduction i1

323

(1)

5.2 Preparation for Embryonic Breathing

324

(5)

5.3 Practice of Embryonic Breathing

329

(14)

5.4 Recovery from the Meditative State

343

(4)

Chapter 6 Conclusion

347

(2)

Appendix A Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms

349

(36)

Index

385

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