Taoism, Esoteric Buddhism, and Eastern Mysticism

Author: Nan Huaijin
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: . How did the universe generate heaven and earth and all things? What is the true function of the human mind? Can cultivation and health preservation extend life? Since ancient times, people have persistently sought answers to these questions, and the mysticism that emerged in ancient China, India, and Egypt were all centered around these themes. From the perspectives of culture and medicine, the renowned Taiwanese scholar Mr. Nan Huaijin discusses Taoism, Vajrayana Buddhism (Esoteric Buddhism), and Eastern mysticism. The book is divided into three parts: Part One primarily discusses the history, theory, and practice of Vajrayana Buddhism, especially the cultivation methods of the "Three Secrets" (Body, Speech, and Mind); Part Two mainly explains the I Ching (Book of Changes) and the medical principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, particularly the issue of Qi and meridians; Part Three includes relevant specialized essays and prefaces.