The Arts of Daoism

Description Purple Cloud Press and Johan Hausen have brought together a unique book surveying material that many aspiring Daoist practitioners from around the world have sought to learn. It discusses aspects of fasting, meditation, sleeping gong, and dreams. It is a welcome addition to anyone’s Daoist studies and should answer many unanswered questions. —Dr. Jack Schaefer, founder of Parting Clouds Daoist Education   This is a most illuminating presentation of the whole constellation of practices surrounding the concept of “abstaining from grains.” Mr. Hausen gathers here, based on his own practical experience, study of classical texts, and tutelage under contemporary Daoist teachers, an impressive collection of materials from premodern times to the present day. Anyone interested in learning about this practice, at once both esoteric and extremely practical, will be richly rewarded by this book. —Paul W. Kroll, author of Studies in Medieval Taoism and the Poetry of Li Po   The Arts of Daoism provides a wonderful overview of major Daoist practices. Through clear and concise explanations, married with precise and beautiful translations of primary source materials, Johan Hausen brings a deep knowledge of Daoist practices and adept skill in translation to make these challenging concepts accessible to readers. —Sean T. Bradley, Naturopathic Physician, founder of Insight Natural Medicine, and presenter of ‘Ge Hong 葛洪: Herbs of Life and Death’ and ‘Zhou hou beiji fang 肘後備急方: Emergency Prescriptions to Keep at Hand’   On a misty mountain top in the heart of a small Daoist temple, day after day and for years, I’ve witnessed Johan Hausen stooped over a notebook, scribbling down each word coming out of the mouth of our teacher, Li Shifu, as he would be passing on Daoist teachings to a privileged few to practice. With precision and a total devotion, Johan undertook the immense task to bring this teachings into the western world, exactly as they were transmitted. The book you are holding in your hands is the result of this labour of love — a treasure of knowledge. It contains ancient principles and methods essential to Daoist self-cultivation. May they support the sincere practitioner to taste the fruits of authentic practice. —LoAn Guylaine Tran, founder of Feather Beings 誠鳳 – Daoist transmissions, 24th generation Longmen Sect