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Dedication |
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Foreword |
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Preface |
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Publisher's Note On the 2nd Edition |
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Chapter 1 General Concepts |
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1.1 Introduction (Jieshao) |
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3 | (3) |
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1.2 General Qigong Concepts (Yiban Qigong Gainian) |
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6 | (25) |
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1.3 The Network of Qi Vessels and Channels (Qimai Yu Jingluo Wanglu) |
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31 | (7) |
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1.4 Buddhist and Daoist Qigong Concepts (Fojia Yu Daojia Zhi Qigong Gainian) |
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38 | (5) |
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1.5 Four Refinements (Sihua) |
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43 | (20) |
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1.6 Five Regulatings (Wutiao) |
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63 | (22) |
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1.7 Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Qigong (Yijinjing Yu Xisuijing Qigong) |
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85 | (3) |
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1.8 Small Circulation, Grand Circulation, and Enlightenment Meditation (Xiaozhoutiin, Dazhoutiin, Yu Xiandao Wuzhen Jingzuo) |
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88 | (6) |
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1.9 Definition of Embryonic Breathing (Taixi Zhi Dingyi) |
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94 | (3) |
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1.10 Embryonic Breathing and Cultivation of the Dao (Taixi Yu Xiudao) |
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97 | (5) |
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1.11 About This Book (Guanyu Zhebenshu) |
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102 | (5) |
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Chapter 2 Theoretical Foundation of Embryonic Breathing |
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2.1 Introduction (Jieshao) |
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107 | (6) |
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2.2 Human Qigong Science (Renlei Qigong Kexue) |
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113 | (21) |
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2.3 Theoretical Foundations of Embryonic Breathing (Taixi Zhi Lilun Jichu) |
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134 | (10) |
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2.4 Meanings and Purposes of Meditation (Jingzuo Zhi Yiyi Yu Mudi) |
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144 | (11) |
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Part II Translations and Commentaries of Ancient Documents Related to Embryonic Breathing |
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Chapter 3 Translations and Commentaries of Ancient Documents |
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3.1 Introduction (Jieshao) |
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155 | (2) |
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3.2 General Concepts (Yiban Gainian) |
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157 | (63) |
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3.3 About the Dantian (Guanyu Dantian) |
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220 | (9) |
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3.4 Regulating the Breathing (Tiaoxi) |
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229 | (12) |
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3.5 Regulating the Mind (Tiaoxin) |
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241 | (26) |
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3.6 Regulating the Spirit (Tiaoshen) |
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267 | (20) |
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3.7 Methods of Embryonic Breathing (Taixifa) |
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287 | (19) |
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3.8 Other Related Documents (Qita Youguan Wenxian) |
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306 | (7) |
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Chapter 4 Summaries from Ancient Documents |
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4.1 Introduction (Jieshao) |
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313 | (1) |
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4.2 Summaries of Important Points (Yaodian Zongjie) |
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314 | (9) |
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Part III Practice of Embryonic Breathing |
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Chapter 5 Practice of Embryonic Breathing |
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5.1 Introduction (Jieshao) |
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323 | (1) |
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5.2 Preparation for Embryonic Breathing (Taixi Lianxi Zhi Zhunbei) |
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324 | (5) |
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5.3 Practice of Embryonic Breathing (Taixi Zhi Lianxi) |
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329 | (14) |
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5.4 Recovery from the Meditative State (Jingzuohou Zhi Huifu) |
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343 | (4) |
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Chapter 6 Conclusion (Jielun) |
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347 | (2) |
Acknowledgments |
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Appendix A Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms |
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Index |
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385 | (5) |
About the Author |
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