Acknowledgments

The Universal Tao Publications staff involved in the preparation and production of this book extend our gratitude to the many generations of Taoist masters who have passed on their special lineage, in the form of an oral transmission, over thousands of years. We thank Taoist Master I Yun (Yi Eng) for his openness in transmitting the formulas of Taoist Inner Alchemy.

We offer our eternal gratitude to our parents and teachers for their many gifts to us. Remembering them brings joy and satisfaction to our continued efforts in presenting the Universal Tao System. As always, their contribution has been crucial in presenting the concepts and techniques of the Universal Tao.

We wish to thank the thousands of unknown men and women of the Chinese healing arts who developed many of the methods and ideas presented in this book. We offer our gratitude to Master Lao Kang Wen for sharing his healing techniques.

We wish to thank Susan Bridle and Vickie Trihy for editing this new edition of Tan Tien Chi Kung and the following people who contributed to the first edition: Colin Campbell for his editorial work, writing contributions, and research; Jean Chilton for her editorial contributions; our Senior Instructors Felix Senn and Annette Derksen, as well as Riki Robinson and Sarina Stone, for their insightful contributions; and Spafford Ackerly and Joost Kuitenbrouwer for their technical editing and clear writing.

Thanks to Juan Li for the use of his beautiful and visionary paintings illustrating Taoist esoteric practices. Special thanks also to Raruen Keawapadung, computer graphics; Saysunee Yongyod, photographer; and Udon Jandee, illustrator.