Daoist Monasticism in China
This article explores the historical evolution, doctrines, architecture, and lived practices of Daoist monasticism.
Eastern Mystical Tradition
Ancient wisdom, present clarity.
Delve into the esoteric teachings of Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other Eastern systems of inner transformation and universal order.
The Confucian Monastic Tradition
This article explores the hidden architecture of Confucian monastic life: its moral ideals, educational institutions, meditative practices, and enduring legacy in Chinese culture.
The First Monks Rise in the East: The Birth of Monasticism
This article traces the delicate thread that links the barefoot sages of ancient India with the Zen monks of Japan, the Christian mystics of the desert, and the Buddhist nuns of today.
Buddhist Alchemy
Explore the hidden tradition of Buddhist Alchemy, where ancient spiritual science meets inner transformation.
Ancient Conceptions of Spirit and Deity
Conceptions of the spirit have always been diverse. Physical bodies may be conceived of as being mere manifestations of immortal spirits, or gods. Thus gods are simply the forces and elements of nature;
Zen Buddhist Meditation
While there are a number of schools of Zen, this article will focus on the Japanese Soto sect teaching of shikantaza, or “just sitting” method of meditation, probably the most straight-forward example of Zen Buddhist meditation.
Chinese Chan Buddhist Meditation
Chinese mystics adopted and adapted Buddhism to their needs, embellishing the Indian focus on dharana, or concentration, with Daoist cultivation in meditation. This practice of sitting meditation, known as zuo chan, would eventually flower into Chan Buddhism.
Buddhist Insight Meditation
The Buddha’s meditation is a way of life, a religion, rooted in the simple act of sitting calmly and being awake to reality.
The Science Abbey Basic Meditation Guide
This handbook is a guide to a seated silent meditation, which for the purpose of precise definition, is called Illumination meditation.
Tantric Yoga: Philosophy and Meditation
Rooted in ancient Indian texts and esoteric traditions, Tantric Yoga weaves together ritual, breath, visualization, mantra, and energy work to awaken the latent powers of consciousness.
Chinese Daoist Alchemical Meditation
This article offers a blueprint of the basic system of Chinese Daoist symbolic alchemy for those interested in experimenting with the method.
Meditation in Movement: Qigong and Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Qigong (Ch’i Kung), which means “work with Qi,” is the art of mastering Qi or life-force and discovering the “inner medicine” to sustain heath and balance.