Ethan singh Posted September 19, 2023 Hello everyone it’s me Ethan Singh I was wondering can anybody refer to me books that contain the best translations of Taoist internal alchemy texts made before the cultural revolution it could be historical or not it does not matter please recommend anything other than the Tao Te Ching I am on a budget so I cannot afford to buy every single book on taoism available on Amazon If I did then I would probably have to buy hundreds of books most of which would probably turn out to be rip offs Which I absolutely cannot do To help others of their internal alchemy journey please recommend the top ten books you can think off Everyone is encouraged to participate and make their own lists individually so that people on here can compare those lists put down here so that they can make their own informed decisions on what they would like to buy I think doing this would be very helpful for beginners I myself am also a beginner Looking forward to what our Taoist seniors have to say Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cobie Posted September 19, 2023 @Taoist Texts would be able to help you, I think. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gerard Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) Recommended readings: Practicing in the Five Forces: Water/winter. Planet Earth is a huge library and your best teacher. Taoism was born and developed in the mountains, the sea, the desert, the trees, the lakes and the rivers. No books will ever replace that. Edited September 19, 2023 by Gerard 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
damdao Posted September 19, 2023 Regarding best translations: Livia Kohn, for instance The Zhong-Lü System of Internal Alchemy https://threepinespress.com/2020/08/01/the-zhong-lu-system-of-internal-alchemy-2/ or Louis Komjathy too. Extensive translations (not always best, though) Eva Wong The Tao of Health, Longevity, and Immortality: The Teachings of Immortals Chung and Lu Harmonizing Yin and Yang Nourishing the Essence of Life: The Outer, Inner, and Secret Teachings of Taoism Holding Yin, Embracing Yang: Three Taoist Classics on Meditation, Breath Regulation, Sexual Yoga, and the Cir culation of Internal Energy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chang dao ling Posted September 21, 2023 White moon on the mountain peak written by damo Mitchell. If you are serious about learning neidan read this book Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doc benway Posted September 28, 2023 I highly recommend: Original Tao: Inner Training (Nei-yeh) and the Foundations of Taoist Mysticism by Harold Roth 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
