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Index
Cover
Title Page
Copyright
Table of Contents
Foreword—Dr. Thomas Gutheil
Foreword—Mr. Charles Green
Foreword—Dr. Robert J. Woodbine
Preface—Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
Introduction/Foundation
Dao Jing (Dao Classic)—Chapters 1 to 37
Chapter 1. Comprehending the Embodiment of the Dao—The Entrance of Dao (體道-道門)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation:
Conclusion
Chapter 2. Self-Nourishment—Commonality (養身-中庸)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 3. Pacifying People—Calming qi (安民-平氣)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 4. Origin of “Nothingness”—Origin of “Thought” (“無” 源-“思” 源)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 5. Insubstantial Usage—Keeping at Center (虛用-守中)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 6. Forming Phenomena—Original Spirit (成象-元神)
General and Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 7. Conceal Radiance—No Selfishness (韜光-無私)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 8. Change Temperament—Cultivate Temperament (易性-養性)
General and Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 9. Practicing Placidity—The Deed of the Dao (運夷-道行)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 10. Profound De—Embrace Singularity (玄德-抱一)
General and Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 11. Usage of Insubstantial—Practical Use (虛無-實有)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 12. Repressing Desires—Regulating the Mind (檢欲-調心)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation and Conclusions
Chapter 13. Governing the Body—Loathing Shame (治身-厭恥)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 14. Praise the Marvelousness—Appearance of the Spirit (贊玄-神態)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation and Conclusions
Chapter 15. The Exhibition of Dao’s Manifestation—Regulating the Mind (顯德-調心)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 16. Return to the Root - Two Polarities (歸根-兩儀)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 17. Genuine Atmosphere—Original Nature (淳風-自然)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 18. Thin (Dao) in Society—The Decline of the Dao (俗薄-道微)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 19. Returning to Simplicity—Returning to the Foundation (還淳-歸本)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 20. Different from Vulgar—Pure and Truthful (異俗-純真)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 21. Humble Heart—Returning to Its Root (虛心-歸元)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 22. Increasing Humility—Maintaining Neutrality (益謙-持中)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 23. Insubstantial Emptiness—In accord with the Dao (虛無-循道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 24. Painful Graciousness—Self-Insult (苦恩-自侮)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 25. Representations of the Mystery—Following the Laws (象元-法規)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 26. The Emphasis of The De—Steadiness (重德-穩重)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 27. Use Skillfully—Borrow Examples (巧用-借鑒)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 28. Returning to Simplicity—Returning to the Origin (反樸-還原)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 29. Doing Nothing—Be Nature (無為-自然)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 30. Limiting the Use of War—Manners of Treating People (儉武-待人)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 31. Quelling War—Ceasing Aggression (偃武-止犯)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 32. The Holiness of The De—Following the Dao (聖德-從道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 33. Discriminating De—Self-Awakening (辨德-自悟)
General and Qigong Interpretations
Conclusions
Chapter 34. Task of Achievement—The Dao of Spirit (任成-神道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 35. The Virtue of Benevolence—The Dao’s Image (仁德-道象)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusion
Chapter 36. Subtle Clarity—Yin and Yang (微明-陰陽)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 37. Governing Government—Maintain Dao (為政-守道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
De Jing (Virtue Classic)—Chapters 38 to 81
Chapter 38. Discourse on the De—The Dao’s Applications (論德-道用)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 39. The Root of the Law—Holding the Singularity (法本-執一)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 40. Dispensing Utilization—Returning to the Root (去用-返本)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 41. Sameness and Difference—To Awake to the Dao (同異-悟道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 42. Variations of the Dao—Derivation (道化-衍生)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 43. The Universal Usage—Without Regulating (偏用-無調)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 44. Set Up Precepts—Knowing Contentment (立戒-知足)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 45. Immense De—Modest Manner (洪德-謙虛)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 46. Moderating Desire—Self-Satisfaction (儉欲-知足)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 47. Viewing the Distant—Seeing Clarity (鑒遠-鑒明)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 48. Forgetting Knowledge—Maintaining the Dao (忘知-護道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 49. Trust in Virtue—Regulate the Mind (任德-調心)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 50. Value Life—Nourish Life (貴生-養生)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 51. Nursing the Virtue—Follow the Heaven (養德-順天)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 52. Returning to the Origin—Hold on to the Female (歸元-守雌)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 53. Increasing Evidence—Insubstantial Life (益証-虛世)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 54. Cultivating Observation—Caring for Others (修觀-關心)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 55. Mysterious Talisman—Return to Childhood (玄符-返童)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 56. Mysterious Virtue—Tranquility (玄德-坦然)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 57. Simplicity of Customs—Establishing a Model (淳風-楷模)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 58. Transform in Accordance to (The Dao)—Proper Living (Lenient Governing) (順化-正居(寬政))
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 59. Guarding the Dao—Accumulating Good Deeds (守道-積德)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 60. Harmonization—Positioned in the Right Place (調和-居位)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 61. Virtue of Humility—Lead qi with Yi (謙德-意引)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 62. Practice Dao—Value Dao (為道-貴道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation and Conclusions
Chapter 63. Think of Beginning—Advance Gradually (恩始-漸進)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 64. Mind the Insignificant—Prevention (守微-防治)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 65. Genuine Virtue—The Virtue of Simplicity (淳德-朴實)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 66. Putting Oneself Behind (Humility)—Guiding and Leading (後己(謙讓)-導引)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 67. The Three Treasures—Follow the Dao (三寶-順道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 68. Complying with Heaven—Follow the Dao (配天-順道)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 69. Indisputable—Cautious in Action (不爭-慎行)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 70. Knowing Difficulty—Handling Affairs (知難-處事)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 71. Know Sickness “of Not Knowing”—Know “What is” Known (知病-知知)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 72. Loving Yourself—Knowing Yourself (愛己-自知)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 73. Daring to Act—Following Heaven (任為-順天)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 74. Restraining Delusion—Stop Abuse (制惑-止濫)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 75. Harmed by Greediness—Nourishing Life (貪損-養生)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 76. Abstaining from Strength—Approaching Softness (戒強-致柔)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 77. The Dao of Heaven—Balance (天道-平衡)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 78. Trust in Faith—Follow Softly (任信-柔順)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 79. Keep Obligations—Fluent Communications (任契-疏通)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 80. Independence—Return to Origin (Return to Simplicity) (獨立-返元(返樸))
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Chapter 81. The Manifestation of Simplicity—Seek for Truth (顯質-求真)
General Interpretation
Qigong Interpretation
Conclusions
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Appendix: Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms
About Lao Zi
About the Author—Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming
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