The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions, 2018
"The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions” explores the ancient medical and spi... more "The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions” explores the ancient medical and spiritual culture that blossomed into China’s most celebrated book of wisdom: "The Classic of Dao and Virtue (Dao De Jing, circa 500 BC)."
Instructions in the “art of the heart-mind” are said to have been transcribed and taught long before the time of Confucius, Lao Zi, and the Buddha, with the "Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine," the mythical stories of Zhuang Zi, and indigenous Chinese mindfulness traditions all sprouting from China’s longstanding “heart-mind techniques.”
Dan G. Reid translates all four “art of the heart-mind” texts traditionally attributed to the famous advisor, Guan Zi (720-645 BC), along with an early Daoist commentary, and accompanies these translations with his own commentary and textual contrasts based in various Daoist, Buddhist, Confucian, and ancient Chinese medical texts. Reid’s commentary serves to underline the links between early Chinese schools of thought, while highlighting their shared approaches to ”the art of the heart-mind,” nourishing internal energy, and restoring “spiritual intelligence.”
Translating the descriptions of ancient Daoist masters in chapter 15 of the Dao De Jing, with Hes... more Translating the descriptions of ancient Daoist masters in chapter 15 of the Dao De Jing, with Heshang Gong’s commentary.
Explaining the meaning of the opening lines to Chapter Five, from a variety of new angles. Writt... more Explaining the meaning of the opening lines to Chapter Five, from a variety of new angles. Written by Dan G. Reid, translator of The Ho-Shang Kung Commentary on Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching.
Introduction to my translation of Heshang Gong's commentary, second edition with translator comme... more Introduction to my translation of Heshang Gong's commentary, second edition with translator commentary.
Looking at Heshang Gong's influence on the Daoist tradition, and new considerations for dating both the Heshang Gong commentary, and the Dao De Jing.
Subsections also include: "Dao, De, and Oneness in Heshang Gong’s Commentary;" "Ethics and Kindness in the Dao De Jing;" and "The Politics of Lao Zi."
The Huming Jing (Scripture on Protecting Destiny-life-force, a.k.a Shengxuan huming jing – Scri... more The Huming Jing (Scripture on Protecting Destiny-life-force, a.k.a Shengxuan huming jing – Scripture on Protecting Destiny-life-force and Ascending the Mysterious) is often mentioned adjacent to the Scripture on Clarity and Stillness (Qingjing Jing), one of the most important and recited Daoist scriptures, while being described as a Daoist version of the Buddhist Heart Sutra.
Included here is a commentary by Li Xiyue, founder of the Hidden Immortals Sect of Quanzhen.
Meditation teachers will often insist that students “sit through” the pain of numb or sore legs. ... more Meditation teachers will often insist that students “sit through” the pain of numb or sore legs. While I am not suggesting whether or not you should do this, after some research and experimentation I have found that the following acupressure points help to relieve soreness in my legs and bring the feeling back when they’ve gone “frozen” from prolonged sitting. These points are also indicated in Traditional Chinese Medicine for pain and numbness in the legs.
The sequence below may be especially useful at the beginning of a meditation session if you are experiencing discomfort while adjusting to a new cross-legged sitting posture. Though I do not recommend unnecessarily fidgeting around with acupressure points during meditation, these points can be very helpful as a last resort before breaking posture in certain situations.
The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions, 2018
"The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions” explores the ancient medical and spi... more "The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist Oral Traditions” explores the ancient medical and spiritual culture that blossomed into China’s most celebrated book of wisdom: "The Classic of Dao and Virtue (Dao De Jing, circa 500 BC)."
Instructions in the “art of the heart-mind” are said to have been transcribed and taught long before the time of Confucius, Lao Zi, and the Buddha, with the "Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine," the mythical stories of Zhuang Zi, and indigenous Chinese mindfulness traditions all sprouting from China’s longstanding “heart-mind techniques.”
Dan G. Reid translates all four “art of the heart-mind” texts traditionally attributed to the famous advisor, Guan Zi (720-645 BC), along with an early Daoist commentary, and accompanies these translations with his own commentary and textual contrasts based in various Daoist, Buddhist, Confucian, and ancient Chinese medical texts. Reid’s commentary serves to underline the links between early Chinese schools of thought, while highlighting their shared approaches to ”the art of the heart-mind,” nourishing internal energy, and restoring “spiritual intelligence.”
Translating the descriptions of ancient Daoist masters in chapter 15 of the Dao De Jing, with Hes... more Translating the descriptions of ancient Daoist masters in chapter 15 of the Dao De Jing, with Heshang Gong’s commentary.
Explaining the meaning of the opening lines to Chapter Five, from a variety of new angles. Writt... more Explaining the meaning of the opening lines to Chapter Five, from a variety of new angles. Written by Dan G. Reid, translator of The Ho-Shang Kung Commentary on Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching.
Introduction to my translation of Heshang Gong's commentary, second edition with translator comme... more Introduction to my translation of Heshang Gong's commentary, second edition with translator commentary.
Looking at Heshang Gong's influence on the Daoist tradition, and new considerations for dating both the Heshang Gong commentary, and the Dao De Jing.
Subsections also include: "Dao, De, and Oneness in Heshang Gong’s Commentary;" "Ethics and Kindness in the Dao De Jing;" and "The Politics of Lao Zi."
The Huming Jing (Scripture on Protecting Destiny-life-force, a.k.a Shengxuan huming jing – Scri... more The Huming Jing (Scripture on Protecting Destiny-life-force, a.k.a Shengxuan huming jing – Scripture on Protecting Destiny-life-force and Ascending the Mysterious) is often mentioned adjacent to the Scripture on Clarity and Stillness (Qingjing Jing), one of the most important and recited Daoist scriptures, while being described as a Daoist version of the Buddhist Heart Sutra.
Included here is a commentary by Li Xiyue, founder of the Hidden Immortals Sect of Quanzhen.
Meditation teachers will often insist that students “sit through” the pain of numb or sore legs. ... more Meditation teachers will often insist that students “sit through” the pain of numb or sore legs. While I am not suggesting whether or not you should do this, after some research and experimentation I have found that the following acupressure points help to relieve soreness in my legs and bring the feeling back when they’ve gone “frozen” from prolonged sitting. These points are also indicated in Traditional Chinese Medicine for pain and numbness in the legs.
The sequence below may be especially useful at the beginning of a meditation session if you are experiencing discomfort while adjusting to a new cross-legged sitting posture. Though I do not recommend unnecessarily fidgeting around with acupressure points during meditation, these points can be very helpful as a last resort before breaking posture in certain situations.
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Instructions in the “art of the heart-mind” are said to have been transcribed and taught long before the time of Confucius, Lao Zi, and the Buddha, with the "Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine," the mythical stories of Zhuang Zi, and indigenous Chinese mindfulness traditions all sprouting from China’s longstanding “heart-mind techniques.”
Dan G. Reid translates all four “art of the heart-mind” texts traditionally attributed to the famous advisor, Guan Zi (720-645 BC), along with an early Daoist commentary, and accompanies these translations with his own commentary and textual contrasts based in various Daoist, Buddhist, Confucian, and ancient Chinese medical texts. Reid’s commentary serves to underline the links between early Chinese schools of thought, while highlighting their shared approaches to ”the art of the heart-mind,” nourishing internal energy, and restoring “spiritual intelligence.”
Looking at Heshang Gong's influence on the Daoist tradition, and new considerations for dating both the Heshang Gong commentary, and the Dao De Jing.
Subsections also include: "Dao, De, and Oneness in Heshang Gong’s Commentary;" "Ethics and Kindness in the Dao De Jing;" and "The Politics of Lao Zi."
Included here is a commentary by Li Xiyue, founder of the Hidden Immortals Sect of Quanzhen.
The sequence below may be especially useful at the beginning of a meditation session if you are experiencing discomfort while adjusting to a new cross-legged sitting posture. Though I do not recommend unnecessarily fidgeting around with acupressure points during meditation, these points can be very helpful as a last resort before breaking posture in certain situations.
Instructions in the “art of the heart-mind” are said to have been transcribed and taught long before the time of Confucius, Lao Zi, and the Buddha, with the "Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine," the mythical stories of Zhuang Zi, and indigenous Chinese mindfulness traditions all sprouting from China’s longstanding “heart-mind techniques.”
Dan G. Reid translates all four “art of the heart-mind” texts traditionally attributed to the famous advisor, Guan Zi (720-645 BC), along with an early Daoist commentary, and accompanies these translations with his own commentary and textual contrasts based in various Daoist, Buddhist, Confucian, and ancient Chinese medical texts. Reid’s commentary serves to underline the links between early Chinese schools of thought, while highlighting their shared approaches to ”the art of the heart-mind,” nourishing internal energy, and restoring “spiritual intelligence.”
Looking at Heshang Gong's influence on the Daoist tradition, and new considerations for dating both the Heshang Gong commentary, and the Dao De Jing.
Subsections also include: "Dao, De, and Oneness in Heshang Gong’s Commentary;" "Ethics and Kindness in the Dao De Jing;" and "The Politics of Lao Zi."
Included here is a commentary by Li Xiyue, founder of the Hidden Immortals Sect of Quanzhen.
The sequence below may be especially useful at the beginning of a meditation session if you are experiencing discomfort while adjusting to a new cross-legged sitting posture. Though I do not recommend unnecessarily fidgeting around with acupressure points during meditation, these points can be very helpful as a last resort before breaking posture in certain situations.