Immortal Sisters: Secret Teachings of Taoist Women Second Edition

Immortal Sisters presents life stories and teachings of distinguished female Taoist adepts who lived from the third to twelfth centuries. Among them is the poet and mystic Sun Bu-er, who passed into folklore as one of the famous Seven Immortals and appears as a character in countless popular novels of China. These accomplished women, renowned in their own day and in history, represent a uniquely female heritage of spiritual mastery. Through poems, stories, teachings, and commentaries, Immortal Sisters sheds light on the spiritual methods taught and practiced by these women and illustrates the importance of the feminine in Taoism. Demonstrates the accomplishments of six Taoist women from the 4th to 12th century. Sheds light on the spiritual methods used by these women. As mentioned in the Translator's Introduction, Sun Buer is one of the most beloved figures of Chinese folklore, standing with her teacher's teachers among one of the favorite groups of popular immortals.