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The Dao De Jing

by Lao-Tzu, Jwing Ming Yang

This book examines one of the world's most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body. Only when we know qigong can we know Lao Tzu --and only when we know Lao Tzu can we know the Dao De Jing.

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Publisher Description

This book examines one of the world's most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body. Only when we know qigong can we know Lao Tzu —and only when we know Lao Tzu can we know the Dao De Jing.Lao Tzu's writing has been read, translated, and discussed around the globe. It deals with principles that transcend time and culture. That is why this ancient text has been reimagined countless times in books on business, relationships, and parenting—but never with a focus on the art of qigong. This makes Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation unique and indispensable.

Author Biography

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. Yang's 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 in McKinleyville, California.Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming started his Gongfu training at the age of 15 under the Shaolin White Crane Master Cheng, Gin Gsao. Dr. Yang became an expert in the White Crane style of Chinese martial arts. With the same master he also studied Qin Na, Tui Na and Dian Xue massages, and herbal treatment.At the age of 16, Dr. Yang began the study of Taijiquan under Master Kao, Tao. Dr. Yang's tai chi can be traced back to the Yang family through Master Kao's teacher Yue, Huanzhi, an indoor disciple of Yang, Chengfu.After learning from Master Kao, Dr. Yang continued his study and research of Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has mastered the Taiji barehand sequence, pushing hands, the two-man fighting sequence, Taiji sword, Taiji saber, and Taiji Qigong.Dr. Yang has been involved in Chinese Gongfu since 1961. During this time, he has spent 13 years learning Shaolin White Crane, Shaolin Long Fist, and Taijiquan. Dr. Yang has more than thirty years of instructional experience.

Table of Contents

Dao Jing (Dao Classic) - Chapter 1 to 37 Chapter 1. Comprehending the Embodiment of the Dao - The Entrance of Dao ( ) Chapter 2. Self-Nourishment - Commonality ( ) Chapter 3. Pacifying People - Calming qi ( ) Chapter 4. Origin of "Nothingness" - Origin of "Thought" ("" "") Chapter 5. Insubstantial Usage - Keeping at Center ( ) Chapter 6. Forming Phenomena - Original Spirit ( ) Chapter 7. Conceal Radiance - No Selfishness ( ) Chapter 8. Change Temperament - Cultivate Temperament ( ) Chapter 9. Practicing Placidity - The Deed of the Dao ( ) Chapter 10. Profound De - Embrace Singularity ( ) Chapter 11. Usage of Insubstantial - Practical Use ( ) Chapter 12. Repressing Desires - Regulating the Mind ( ) Chapter 13. Governing the Body - Loathing Shame ( ) Chapter 14. Praise the Marvelousness - Appearance of the Spirit ( )Chapter 15. The Exhibition of Dao''s Manifestation - Regulating the Mind ( ) Chapter 16. Return to the Root - Two Polarities ( ) Chapter 17. Genuine Atmosphere - Original Nature ( ) Chapter 18. Thin (Dao) in Society - The Decline of the Dao ( ) Chapter 19. Returning to Simplicity - Returning to the Foundation ( ) Chapter 20. Different from Vulgar - Pure and Truthful ( ) Chapter 21. Humble Heart - Returning to Its Root ( ) Chapter 22. Increasing Humility - Maintaining Neutrality ( ) Chapter 23. Insubstantial Emptiness - In accord with the Dao ( ) Chapter 24. Painful Graciousness - Self-Insult ( ) Chapter 25. Representations of the Mystery - Following the Laws ( ) Chapter 26. The Emphasis of The De - Steadiness ( ) Chapter 27. Use Skillfully - Borrow Examples ( ) Chapter 28. Returning to Simplicity - Returning to the Origin ( ) Chapter 29. Doing Nothing - Be Nature ( ) Chapter 30. Limiting the Use of War - Manners of Treating People ( ) Chapter 31. Quelling War - Ceasing Aggression ( ) Chapter 32. The Holiness of The De - Following the Dao ( ) Chapter 33. Discriminating De - Self-Awakening ( ) Chapter 34. Task of Achievement - The Dao of Spirit ( ) Chapter 35. The Virtue of Benevolence - The Dao''s Image ( ) Chapter 36. Subtle Clarity - Yin and Yang ( ) Chapter 37. Governing Government - Maintain Dao ( ) De Jing (Virtue Classic) - Chapters 38 to 81 Chapter 38. Discourse on the De - The Dao''s Applications ( ) Chapter 39. The Root of the Law - Holding the Singularity ( ) Chapter 40. Dispensing Utilization - Returning to the Root ( ) Chapter 41. Sameness and Difference - To Awake to the Dao ( ) Chapter 42. Variations of the Dao - Derivation ( ) Chapter 43. The Universal Usage - Without Regulating ( ) Chapter 44. Set Up Precepts - Knowing Contentment ( ) Chapter 45. Immense De - Modest Manner ( ) Chapter 46. Moderating Desire - Self-Satisfaction ( ) Chapter 47. Viewing the Distant - Seeing Clarity ( ) Chapter 48. Forgetting Knowledge - Maintaining the Dao ( ) Chapter 49. Trust in Virtue - Regulate the Mind ( ) Chapter 50. Value Life - Nourish Life ( ) Chapter 51. Nursing the Virtue - Follow the Heaven ( ) Chapter 52. Returning to the Origin - Hold on to the Female ( ) Chapter 53. Increasing Evidence - Insubstantial Life ( ) Chapter 54. Cultivating Observation - Caring for Others ( ) Chapter 55. Mysterious Talisman - Return to Childhood ( ) Chapter 56. Mysterious Virtue - Tranquility ( ) Chapter 57. Simplicity of Customs - Establishing a Model ( ) Chapter 58. Transform in Accordance to (The Dao) - Proper Living (Lenient Governing ( ) Chapter 59. Guarding the Dao - Accumulating Good Deeds ( ) Chapter 60. Harmonization - Positioned in the Right Place ( ) Chapter 61. Virtue of Humility - Lead qi with Yi ( ) Chapter 62. Practice Dao - Value Dao ( ) Chapter 63. Think of Beginning - Advance Gradually ( ) Chapter 64. Mind the Insignificant - Prevention ( ) Chapter 65. Genuine Virtue - The Virtue of Simplicity ( ) Chapter 66. Putting Oneself Behind (Humility) - Guiding and Leading () Chapter 67. The Three Treasures - Follow the Dao ( ) Chapter 68. Complying with Heaven - Follow the Dao ( ) Chapter 69. Indisputable - Cautious in Action ( ) Chapter 70. Knowing Difficulty - Handling Affairs ( ) Chapter 71. Know Sickness "of Not Knowing" - Know "What is" Known ( ) Chapter 72. Loving Yourself - Knowing Yourself ( ) Chapter 73. Daring to Act - Following Heaven ( ) Chapter 74. Restraining Delusion - Stop Abuse ( ) Chapter 75. Harmed by Greediness - Nourishing Life ( ) Chapter 76. Abstaining from Strength - Approaching Softness ( ) Chapter 77. The Dao of Heaven - Balance ( ) Chapter 78. Trust in Faith - Follow Softly ( ) Chapter 79. Keep Obligations - Fluent Communications ( ) Chapter 80. Independence - Return to Origin (Return to Simplicity) ( ) Chapter 81. The Manifestation of Simplicity - Seek for Truth ( ) Appendix. Translation and Glossary of Chinese

Review

"A writer offers a translation of a famous Chinese work with commentary from a qigong perspective.""The Dao De Jing is an ancient Chinese classic by Lao Tzu that serves as the foundational text of Taoism as well as an influence on the development of Confucianism and Buddhism. Qigong is a holistic practice of movements, breathing, and meditation that can aid in healing, spiritual growth, and martial arts training. The Dao De Jing was based on Lao Tzu's "personal understanding about the Dao and the De through his personal qigong practice," writes Yang (Pain-Free Joints, 2017, etc.) in his introduction. "Since the Dao of managing the body is similar to the Dao of managing a country," Lao Tzu "offered moral guidance to historical Chinese rulers." After some preliminary material supplying a context for Lao Tzu and his workalong with a rundown of some of its underlying philosophical conceptsYang provides all 81 chapters of the Dao in both the Chinese original and in his English translation. He then delivers both a general interpretation of each chapter's meaning and a qigong-specific analysis. In the case of Chapter 29, for instance ("Doing NothingBe Nature"), the general interpretation discusses the concept of wuwei (doing nothing) as it applies to governance: "A ruler should govern according to Nature. Too much of acting on the world (using force) will fail." The qigong analysis, in turn, is focused on the importance of regulating the mind: "When you practice qigong, your mind must be in a neutral and calm state." Yang's translations capture the delicate precision of the original while presenting it in highly accessible language. The dual interpretations of the text are an enlightening feature, even for those readers with no prior interest in qigong. The general interpretation is more outward-facing, toward the world; the qigong one is inward-facing, toward the self. Between the two, the full picture of the Dao emerges as an intriguing symmetry. This is a long book (nearly 540 pages) for a relatively short text, but Yang's commentaries greatly aid in understanding Lao Tzu's words and the worldview behind them.""An elegant and comprehensive critical edition of the Dao De Jing."  KIRKUS Review

Long Description

This book examines one of the world's most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body. Only when we know qigong can we know Lao Tzu --and only when we know Lao Tzu can we know the Dao De Jing. Lao Tzu's writing has been read, translated, and discussed around the globe. It deals with principles that transcend time and culture. That is why this ancient text has been reimagined countless times in books on business, relationships, and parenting--but never with a focus on the art of qigong. This makes Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation unique and indispensable.

Review Quote

"A writer offers a translation of a famous Chinese work with commentary from a qigong perspective." "The Dao De Jing is an ancient Chinese classic by Lao Tzu that serves as the foundational text of Taoism as well as an influence on the development of Confucianism and Buddhism. Qigong is a holistic practice of movements, breathing, and meditation that can aid in healing, spiritual growth, and martial arts training. The Dao De Jing was based on Lao Tzu's "personal understanding about the Dao and the De through his personal qigong practice," writes Yang (Pain-Free Joints, 2017, etc.) in his introduction. "Since the Dao of managing the body is similar to the Dao of managing a country," Lao Tzu "offered moral guidance to historical Chinese rulers." After some preliminary material supplying a context for Lao Tzu and his workalong with a rundown of some of its underlying philosophical conceptsYang provides all 81 chapters of the Dao in both the Chinese original and in his English translation. He then delivers both a general interpretation of each chapter's meaning and a qigong-specific analysis. In the case of Chapter 29, for instance ("Doing NothingBe Nature"), the general interpretation discusses the concept of wuwei (doing nothing) as it applies to governance: "A ruler should govern according to Nature. Too much of acting on the world (using force) will fail." The qigong analysis, in turn, is focused on the importance of regulating the mind: "When you practice qigong, your mind must be in a neutral and calm state." Yang's translations capture the delicate precision of the original while presenting it in highly accessible language. The dual interpretations of the text are an enlightening feature, even for those readers with no prior interest in qigong. The general interpretation is more outward-facing, toward the world; the qigong one is inward-facing, toward the self. Between the two, the full picture of the Dao emerges as an intriguing symmetry. This is a long book (nearly 540 pages) for a relatively short text, but Yang's commentaries greatly aid in understanding Lao Tzu's words and the worldview behind them." "An elegant and comprehensive critical edition of the Dao De Jing." KIRKUS Review

Details ISBN1594396191 Year 2018 ISBN-10 1594396191 ISBN-13 9781594396199 Format Paperback Pages 544 Imprint YMAA Publication Center Subtitle A Qigong Interpretation Place of Publication Rolindale, MA Country of Publication United States Author Jwing Ming Yang Short Title The Dao de Jing Language English NZ Release Date 2018-10-18 US Release Date 2018-10-18 Publication Date 2018-10-18 UK Release Date 2018-10-18 Illustrations 29 Illustrations, black and white Publisher YMAA Publication Center Edition Description Bilingual edition Alternative 9781594399374 DEWEY 299.51482 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-11-30

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  • ISBN-13: 9781594396199
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  • Publication Year: 2018
  • Format: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Book Title: The Dao De Jing: a Qigong Interpretation
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  • Author: Jwing Ming Yang, Lao-Tzu
  • Publisher: YMAA Publication Center
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