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Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess

A Thirteenth Century Zaju Play

By: Zhongxian Shang

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Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess

A Thirteenth Century Zaju Play

By: Zhongxian Shang

This is an adaptation of the thirteenth-century zaju play Liu Yi Chuan Shu, which was itself based on an eighth-century fairy tale about a failed examination candidate's encounter with a shepherdess in distress who turns out to be the youngest daughter of the Dragon King of Lake Dongting. The young man's help is rewarded with riches, immortality and marriage to the beautiful princess. It is a wish-fulfillment fantasy written with charm and a certain ironical edge. This adaptation consists of the freely-translated lyrics of the zaju with new, original dialogue, including an on-stage narrator. There is a long introduction with synopses of the Chinese text of the zaju and the original story it was based on. There is also an appendix explaining the use of "padding words" in zaju.

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Chinese University Press

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9629960648

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9789629960643

Vital Breath of the Dao

Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong - Laohu Gong

By: Zhongxian Wu,Master Zhongxian Wu

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Vital Breath of the Dao

Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong - Laohu Gong

By: Zhongxian Wu,Master Zhongxian Wu

Vital Breath of the Dao is a fully illustrated guide to the historical background, practical application, underlying principles and techniques of Qigong, a way of physical and spiritual cultivation, and a way of life. Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong is a uniquely potent practice designed to bolster health and deepen spiritual connection to universal energy. Lineage holder Master Zhongxian Wu uses story-telling and a wealth of practical examples to introduce this powerful 24-movement Qigong form, which combines the traditions of ancient shamanism, Confucianism, Daoism, classical Chinese medicine, and the martial arts. An excellent introduction for Qigong beginners, the book will also be of interest to experienced practitioners, students of classical Chinese Medicine and anyone interested in Classical Chinese culture and anthropology.

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258

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Singing Dragon

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0857011103

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9780857011107

Seeking the Spirit of the Book of Change

8 Days to Mastering a Shamanic Yijing (I Ching) Prediction System

By: Zhongxian Wu

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Seeking the Spirit of the Book of Change

8 Days to Mastering a Shamanic Yijing (I Ching) Prediction System

By: Zhongxian Wu

Explaining the ancient Yijing system of prediction based on the Xiang (symbolism) and Shu (numerology) knowledge of Bagua (the eight basic trigrams), which have not previously been written about outside China, this book makes the Yijing accessible to the Western world in a new and fuller way.

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236

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Singing Dragon

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1848190204

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9781848190207

The 12 Chinese Animals

Create Harmony in your Daily Life through Ancient Chinese Wisdom

By: Zhongxian Wu

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The 12 Chinese Animals

Create Harmony in your Daily Life through Ancient Chinese Wisdom

By: Zhongxian Wu

* Silver Medal Winner in the 2010 BOTYA Awards Body, Mind and Spirit Category * The Chinese horoscope holds the key to a better understanding of self and others, and to living a life of harmony. Not just the year of birth, but also the month, day and hour have significance in true Chinese astrology. Master Zhongxian Wu explains how to find your power animal symbols, and how to learn from their wisdom. By fully understanding what each animal signifies, and how they relate to the major hexagrams of the Yijing, he shows that they can help you to find inner peace and live in harmony with family, friends, the wider community, and with nature. Using the wisdom of the twelve animal symbols as a guide, you will learn how to better understand your personality, and make choices that profoundly influence your health, relationships, career, and finances, allowing you to live up to your greatest potential. Making the wisdom of the twelve Chinese animals accessible to the Western reader for the first time in its relationship with the Yijing, this book will be an illuminating read for anyone interested in understanding themselves and their life patterns better, Chinese astrology, and the Yijing.

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193

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Singing Dragon

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0857010158

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9780857010155

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

The Keys to the Sublime

By: Zhongxian Wu,Karin Taylor Wu

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Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

The Keys to the Sublime

By: Zhongxian Wu,Karin Taylor Wu

TianGan (Heavenly Stems) and DiZhi (Earthly Branches), commonly abbreviated to GanZhi, originated in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences and is a complex calendrical system which was created to codify the patterns of life and of the universe itself. The ten symbols of Gan express the Yin or Yang perspective of Five Elements and embody the Way of Heaven. The 12 symbols of Zhi, made manifest in the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, hold the root of each Element and embrace the Way of Earth. This set of study cards beautifully presents the key characteristics of each of the 22 GanZhi symbols, making it a unique learning tool and reference guide. The Chinese character of each Stem or Branch is shown, and for calligraphers and those who want to draw the characters correctly the stroke order is clearly illustrated on separate cards. This accessible learning tool offers essential information on the fundamental building blocks upon which Chinese classical texts, classical Chinese medicine, Fengshui, Chinese astrology, traditional Chinese cosmology, Qigong, Neigong, Taiji, and other inner cultivation practices are built. These cards provide a key starting point for the beginning student and offer invaluable information for the seasoned practitioner to deepen their practice. A companion book (9781848191518), also published by Singing Dragon, is available.

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1787758745

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9781787758742

XinYi WuDao

Heart-Mind - The Dao of Martial Arts

By: Zhongxian Wu

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XinYi WuDao

Heart-Mind - The Dao of Martial Arts

By: Zhongxian Wu

In his unprecedented account of the way of martial arts, Master Zhongxian Wu explores WuDao through systematic instruction of select practices from the legendary Dai Family Style XinYi Martial Arts School. Traditional Chinese martial arts embody the richness and depth of Daoist philosophy, and their disciplined practice is an effective way to experience healing, internal alchemy and spiritual transformation. XinYi martial arts, as with all traditional Chinese martial arts, build strength and stamina, and involve a process of inner cultivation that can bring practitioners closer to the Dao. The author examines and interprets the connections between Daoist numerology, the spirit of classical Chinese martial arts, and internal alchemy practices. With extensive reference to the classic texts, the book provides unique and considered guidance that will inspire and empower practitioners of all levels. An authentic insight into the spiritual world of classical Chinese martial arts, this book is essential reading for practitioners of martial arts, NeiDan (internal alchemy), XinYi, Xingyi Quan, Taiji Quan, Bagua Zhang, Qigong and Chinese medicine, as well as anyone interested in traditional Chinese culture.

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146

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Singing Dragon

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0857011561

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9780857011565

Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong

Embrace the Power of Emptiness

By: Zhongxian Wu,Master Zhongxian Wu

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Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong

Embrace the Power of Emptiness

By: Zhongxian Wu,Master Zhongxian Wu

Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong is a uniquely classical practice designed to bolster our health, activate our inner life power, and deepen our spiritual connection to universal energy. This book illustrates the philosophy and cultivating method of the Tiger Qigong form and unlocks the mysterious internal alchemy principle of LaoHu (Shamanic Tiger) Gong. By delving further into Xiang (Daoist symbolism) of Tiger, practitioners will receive greater benefits from studying this book and their own Tiger Qigong practice. Master Wu also shares how each movement in the Tiger Qigong practice relates to the eight extraordinary meridians, twelve organ meridians and twenty four JieQi (seasons). This knowledge will help seasoned practitioners experience new dimensions of their cultivation and sharpen their healing tools.

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202

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Singing Dragon

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0857013416

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9780857013415

Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess

A Thirteenth Century Zaju Play

By: Zhongxian Shang

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A Thirteenth Century Zaju Play

By: Zhongxian Shang

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Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

The Heart of Chinese Wisdom Traditions

By: Zhongxian Wu,Karin Taylor Wu

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Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

The Heart of Chinese Wisdom Traditions

By: Zhongxian Wu,Karin Taylor Wu

Essential reading for serious students of Chinese practical arts, including medicine, martial arts and FengShui, Master Zhongxian Wu and Dr Karin Taylor Wu provide a detailed explanation of the 22 GanZhi symbols in this book, outlining the characteristics of each, and their interactions and relationships. TianGan (Heavenly Stems) and DiZhi (Earthly Branches), commonly abbreviated to GanZhi, originated in the ancient Chinese cosmological sciences and is a complex calendrical system which was created to codify the patterns of life and of the universe itself. The ten symbols of Gan express the Yin or Yang perspective of Five Elements and embody the Way of Heaven. The 12 symbols of Zhi, made manifest in the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac, hold the root of each Element and embrace the Way of Earth. Poetic summaries from the Song dynasty give the reader a deep understanding of the nature of each Stem and their relationship to each other. Offering an unprecedented insight into the subtleties and far-reaching influence of this ancient system, this book will be invaluable for the study or practice of Chinese medicine, FengShui, Chinese astrology, traditional Chinese cosmology, Qigong, Taiji, and other inner cultivation practices. A set of study cards (9781848191501), also published by Singing Dragon, are available to accompany this book.

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0857011588

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9780857011589

Book's by Zhongxian Shang

Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess

Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess

Vital Breath of the Dao

Vital Breath of the Dao

Seeking the Spirit of the Book of Change

Seeking the Spirit of the Book of Change

The 12 Chinese Animals

The 12 Chinese Animals

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

XinYi WuDao

XinYi WuDao

Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong

Chinese Shamanic Tiger Qigong

Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess

Liu Yi and the Dragon Princess

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - TianGan DiZhi

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