White Moon on the Mountain Peak : The Alchemical Firing Process of Nei Dan

Explaining the process and energetics of Daoist internal alchemy, the author describes in detail the practice of Nei Dan, the alchemical firing practice of Daoism that has until very recently been a closely guarded secret. Drawing together a huge amount of esoteric material on the hidden aspects of Daoist practice, he presents theory and practice coherently for western practitioners. He offers his own experiences of each stage of attainment, describing the tangible results that should appear, and provides guidance on the practicalities and potential pitfalls of alchemical training. Contents Foreword: The Daoist Key to Naturalness • Jason Gregory Acknowledgements Disclaimer Notes on the Text Preface 1 Background to Nei Dan 2 Classical Charts 3 Xing 4 The Art of Sitting 5 The Firing Process 6 Progressing on to Fire and Water 7 Women-Specific Nei Dan 8 Reversing the Five Elements 9 The Alchemical Agents 10 Transmission Teaching 11 Understanding the Yi Jing 12 Divination Method Glossary of Pinyin Terms About the Author Index Damo Mitchell explains the practice of Nei Dan, which has until very recently been a closely guarded secret, in a way that is comprehensible for practitioners in the West. It contains full guidance for practice, explanations of the underlying theory, and literal descriptions of the tangible results to be expected at each stage of practice.