For over one thousand years, Bodhidharma's (Da Mo) timeless qigong classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and long-lasting youth.
This third edition includes
Updated pinyin that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words). Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability).
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, acclaimed for helping readers better understand qigong concepts, has translated and written commentaries for both the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic) and the Xi Sui Jing (Marrow/Brain Washing Classic). Using ancient Buddhist and Taoist documents as its foundation, this book analyzes and discusses theory and training methods in a modern, scientific manner, and presents safe ways for you to begin your own practice.
Contents include
General introduction qigong and practice Historical survey of Da Mo and his influence on qigong Buddhist and Daoist qigong Adjusting qi with kan and li Training theory of Muscle Tendon Changing Training theory of Marrow Brain Washing
Whatever style of these classics you may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and deeper.
Foreword
Preface
Acknowledgments
About the Author
PART ONE GENERAL CONCEPTS
Chapter
1. Introduction
1.1 The Value of Tradition
1.2 What are Yijinjing and Xisuijing?
1.3 How the Yijinjing and Xisuijing Have Affected Chinese Culture?
1.4 The Value of the Yijinjing and Xisuijing in Todays World
1.5 How to Approach This Book
1.6 About This Book
Chapter
2. Historical Survey
2.1 Before Damo
2.2 Damo, the Yijinjing and Xisuijing
2.3 After Damo
2.4 Stories
Chapter
3. Buddhist and Daoist Qigong
3.1 Buddhist and Daoist Qigong
3.2 The Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qigong
3.3 The Two Major Styles of Daoist Qigong
Chapter
4. Kan and Li
4.1 What are Kan and Li?
4.2 Kan and Li in Modern Science
4.3 The Keys to Kan and Li Adjustment
4.4 Kan and Li in Yijinjing and Xisuijing
PART TWO MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING QIGONG
Chapter 5.Theories and Principles
5.1 Introduction
5.2 General Concepts from Old Documents
5.3 Purposes, Advantages, and Disadvantages
5.4 Waidan and Neidan Yijinjing
5.5 Waizhuang and Neizhuang
5.6 Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Cover
5.7 Training Theory
5.8 Other Concerns
Chapter
6. Yijinjing Qigong Training
6.1 Important Training Rules
6.2 Who Can Train?
6.3 Keys to Training
6.4 When to Train?
6.5 Waidan Yijinjing Training
6.6 Neidan Yijinjing Training
6.7 Yijinjing Training Schedule
6.8 Other Considerations
6.9 Conclusion
PART THREE MARROW/BRAIN WASHING QIGONG
Chapter
7. Theories and Principles
7.1 Introduction
7.2 The Eight Vessels and Xisuijing Qigong
7.3 Theories
7.4 Training Concepts
7.5 Waidan and Neidan Xisuijing
Chapter
8. Xisuijing Qigong Training
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Who is Qualified to Train?
8.3 Poetry
8.4 Refining the Essence and Converting It into Qi
8.5 Purifying Qi and Converting It into Shen
8.6 Washing the Marrow and Conquering the Hair
8.7 Refining Shen and Returning It to Nothingness
8.8 Crushing the Nothingness
PART FOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSION
Chapter
9. Questions
Chapter
10. Conclusion
Appendix A. Herbal Prescriptions for Yijinjing and Xisuijing Training
Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
Index
Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yangs writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides at his YMAA Retreat Center in Arcada, California.
