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A Review of Benebell Wen’s “The Tao of Craft”

Benebell Wen’s The Tao of Craft is an amazing read on the basics of Chinese folk magic and esoteric Daoism as (currently) practiced. It also lays out how exactly it can be adapted for use within other occult systems. This book covers a massive amount of content and does so efficiently so long as you know what to look for.… Read the rest “A Review of Benebell Wen’s “The Tao of Craft””

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Wilhelm and Jung’s “The Secret of the Golden Flower”

The Secret of the Golden Flower is the translated name for 太乙金華宗旨, a Daoist text on inner alchemy via meditation. There are several translations of the work, but the most famous is that of Richard Wilhelm which was subsequently translated into English by Cary F.… Read the rest “Wilhelm and Jung’s “The Secret of the Golden Flower””

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Master Zhongxian Wu’s “Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong”

Master Zhongxian Wu’s Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong: Esoteric Talismans, Mantras, and Mudras in Healing and Inner Cultivation (aside from being a really long title) is an applied work in Qigong. This form of Qigong is a purely meditative form, so don’t expect much health benefit from the physical movements.… Read the rest “Master Zhongxian Wu’s “Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong””

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Hilary Barrett’s “I Ching”

Hilary Barrett’s I Ching is a good translation of the Yi Jing (易经) in a way that is approachable for new learners and advanced practitioners alike. I bought a copy because the old translation I used ended up disappearing somewhere. This translation is very good, and has an interpretation to accompany the actual translation.… Read the rest “Hilary Barrett’s “I Ching””

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