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Delve into the esoteric teachings of Daoism, Buddhism, Hinduism, and other Eastern systems of inner transformation and universal order.
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 mystics adopted and adapted Buddhism to their needs, replacing 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.
The Buddha’s meditation is a way of life, a religion, rooted in the simple act of sitting calmly and being awake to reality.
This handbook is a guide to a seated silent meditation, which for the purpose of precise definition, is called Illumination 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.
This article offers a blueprint of the basic system of Chinese Daoist symbolic alchemy for those interested in experimenting with the method.
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.
The story of the evolution of Chinese philosophy and world-view is both fascinating and enlightening.
A brief introduction and practical guide to the basics of monasticism to orient the reader to this fascinating and enlightening way of life.
A comparison of foundational Western and Chinese philosophies shows how the divergent views may complement one another to form a science more effective than either method by itself.
Ayurveda is the world’s oldest continuing system of medicine. It is the ancient form of Indian medical practice.
The earliest form of meditation in recorded history was Indian yogic meditation, which is depicted in Indus Valley Civilization art as early as 2,500 BCE.
