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Daoist Cultivation, Book 17 - Later Debates on the Cultivation of True Reality: Translation and Commentary

Daoist Cultivation, Book 17 - Later Debates on the Cultivation of True Reality: Translation and Commentary

Yiming, Liu
Filbert, Vitaly

Paperback

Series: Daoist Cultivation, Book 17

General Eastern ReligionsI ChingTaoism

ISBN13: 9798294545291
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 28 2025
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.06
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
This book presents a complete and faithful translation of the classical Daoist text Later Debates on the Cultivation of True Reality (《修真後辯》), a profound continuation of the earlier work Debates on the Cultivation of Reality (《修真辯難》). Written in a clear and direct style, this later text deepens the exploration of Daoist internal alchemy (內丹, nèidān), correcting misunderstandings and offering practical insight into the authentic Way.

The text covers both foundational and advanced principles-discussing virtue, clarity of mind, gradual progression, and the true meaning behind alchemical metaphors such as Lead, Mercury, and the Elixir. The work emphasizes the importance of sincerity, perseverance, and inner transformation over superficial methods or empty ambition.

Although rooted in a specific historical context, the warnings and corrections for students, offered in this text remain strikingly relevant for modern practitioners. It speaks directly to those who sincerely wish to refine their body, energy, and spirit in alignment with the Dao.

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