Jian Wang Books

Functioning as both a dense manual, a detailed roadmap, and an edifying tale of spiritual maturity, this third installment in Wang Yun's best-selling series brings you rare and authentic Daoism, straight from the culture that gave birth to it. With clear instruction and dozens of illustrated and filmed exercises, you can begin or strengthen your spiritual practice, boost your immune system, and find deep peace of mind, all right from the comfort of your home.Lofty Daoist philosophy and its practical applications are made easy to grasp and apply through Wang Yun's effort to translate the old teachings on how to apply the mindset and skills of Daoist meditation, alchemy and qigong to all affairs of life. To this end, Returning from Qingcheng Mountain spins a blend of rare tales from Daoist lore, straightforward explanations of ways to shape the body and mind, and inspiring stories from Wang Yun's own practice path.To 'remain natural in all things' is the tenet that pervades every page, an eternal invitation toward being at ease, no matter the circumstances. By doing so, one returns to the world out there and handles mundane matters with poise and efficiency, transforming all the challenges and joys and relationships of daily life into a practice, a meditation, and a chance to grow and develop one's spirit, and by token, the body.

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The Jixi language, part of the Sinitic branch of the Sino-Tibetan family, features a diverse array of local dialects, often lacking mutual intelligibility. This book provides a thorough and systematic exploration of the Shangzhuang variety, spoken in Jixi county, southern Anhui, China. It delves into the language's complex affiliations, situated among the Wu, Gan, and Southern Mandarin linguistic regions, highlighting its unique characteristics and the ongoing discussions surrounding its classification.

The second book to Wang Yun's Climbing the Steps to Qingcheng Mountain. It covers Daoist practices such as posting and the Bodhidharma's Tendon Transformation Classic in twelve exercises. This volume has fewer stories than the first, but more guidance on the exercises, and provides tools to strenghten muscles, tendons and skeletal structure.

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Wood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea—otherwise known as "the seven things that open the door"—are the basic kitchen necessities Chinese people cannot do without in their daily lives. Among them, tea holds a very special place. It is not only a beverage, but also an integral part of people's hearts and minds, thus shaping a unique tea culture in China.In All the Tea in China, you will learn everything about Chinese tea for practical uses, as well as for meditation. Discover the origin of tea, its different species, production method and drinking etiquette. Also, through the vivid illustrations, readers will gain information about what tea is and how to identify a good quality kind. At the same time, the quotations, poems, sayings, and stories in the book are presented chronologically so that readers can appreciate what tea has inspired and why it continues to delight the Chinese people. A joy to read, All the Tea in China will be sure to enhance your tea experience.

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Čína se díky své dlouhé historii řadí mezi nejvýznamnější státní celky lidských dějin. Kniha nabízí stručný a přitom komplexní přehled jejího více než 5 000 let dlouhého vývoje. Kulturní vývoj, umění, vynálezy, náboženství, technologie – všechna klíčová témata doprovázejí autentické fotografie.