{"product_id":"clarity-and-tranquility-a-guide-for-daoist-meditation-9781512087963","title":"Clarity and Tranquility: A Guide for Daoist Meditation","description":"\u003cb\u003eClarity \u0026amp; Tranquility: A Guide for Daoist Meditation\u003c\/b\u003e is an in-depth work on the method of Tranquil Sitting, a crucial and important practice for all Daoist practitioners. Stuart Alve Olson's introduction provides a great deal of valuable advice, history, and purpose for Tranquil Sitting. The main body of the work is divided into three integral sections that provide a comprehensive overview for anyone seriously seeking to practice meditation, whether one is a beginner or a longtime practitioner. Each section is distinct, yet they all work together to ensure the meditation practitioner has not only the insight of purpose for Daoist meditation, but the correct method. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Supreme Exalted One's Clarity and Tranquility of the Constant Scripture\u003c\/i\u003e is a central and key text on Daoist meditation. During the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE), Bai Yuchan (Jade Toad immortal) said the following on its importance, \"The main theme of this text is to reveal that the attainment of clarity and tranquility are the source conditions for obtaining immortality.\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In 1927, Li Qingyun, the 250-Year-Old Man, gave the following advice on Tranquil Sitting, \"Meditation is the first important rule for the fundamentals of longevity. This stabilizes the Jing  Essence], concentrates the Shen  Spirit], and controls the Vital-Energy  Qi].\" \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eClarity \u0026amp; Tranquility, \u003c\/b\u003e along with \u003cb\u003eRefining the Elixir\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eThe Seen and Unseen\u003c\/b\u003e are all companion works to Olson's \u003cb\u003eBeing Daoist: The Way of Drifting with the Current, \u003c\/b\u003e which focuses on the philosophical foundations of Daoism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Whereas \u003ci\u003eClarity \u0026amp; Tranquility\u003c\/i\u003e confines itself to the practice and philosophy of Tranquil Sitting meditation, \u003ci\u003eRefining the Elixir\u003c\/i\u003e addresses the Daoist Internal Alchemy teachings, and \u003ci\u003eThe Seen and Unseen\u003c\/i\u003e presents the practice of Daoist contemplative meditation. Stuart Alve Olson is also working on two other key meditation texts: \u003cb\u003eThe Yellow Court Scripture\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003eThe Secret of the Golden Flower.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStuart Alve Olson, longtime protege of Master T.T. Liang (1900-2002), is a teacher, translator, and writer on Taoist philosophy, health, and internal arts. In 2006, he formed Valley Spirit Arts to present his books and DVDs, and is the head teacher at the Sanctuary of Tao in Phoenix, Arizona, where he focuses on translating various Taoist texts, conducting lectures, leading retreats, and teaching.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50339770204434,"sku":"9781512087963","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_2bce15e7-f595-48a4-933d-d81c10745d08.jpg?v=1728012793","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/clarity-and-tranquility-a-guide-for-daoist-meditation-9781512087963","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}