Research on Fu Jinquan's Internal Alchemy Thought -- Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism Fu Shi Lun Wen Cong Shu

Author: Xie Zhengqiang
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Ji Yi Zi Fu Jinquan was a renowned internal alchemy master during the Qianlong and Daoguang periods of the Qing Dynasty. He was prolific in his writings and had numerous disciples, exerting a significant influence in the Ba and Yu regions. This book explores Fu Jinquan's life, works, and internal alchemy philosophy. Based on Fu Jinquan's Dao Shu Qi Zong and other related internal alchemy dual cultivation texts, it reveals the mysteries of Fu Jinquan's dual cultivation alchemy from various aspects, including alchemy theory, alchemy method structure, and the hidden language of alchemy scriptures. It also conducts a comparative study with the detailed Taoist dual cultivation, sexual practices, and pure cultivation theories of the same era, aiming to achieve a comprehensive grasp and in-depth understanding of Fu Jinquan as well as the entire Taoist internal alchemy system. Fu Jinquan's Dao Shu Qi Zong advocates for "dual cultivation" alchemy, which, due to its historical context in a feudal male-dominated society, contains certain outdated elements. However, the exploration of the physiological and psychological structures of both genders by the dual cultivation school is an important component of Taoist academic studies and offers unique insights compared to the theories of the pure cultivation school. This is also the significance of such research.