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The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic: The Taoist Guide to Health, Longevity, and Immortality

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The first English translation with commentary of three classic Taoist texts on immortality • Translates The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic, The Immortals, and The Three Treasures of Immortality • Defines the Taoist concept of immortality and examines the lives and practices of Taoists who achieved this state • Reveals the steps needed to achieve immortality in our modern society Taoist mystics claim that it is possible to achieve immortality: “Within each of us dwells the medicine to cure the affliction of mortality.” Now Western readers can access the wisdom of Taoist masters on the subject of immortality through the first English translations of three classic Taoist treatises: The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic; The Immortals, from the Pao P’u Tzu by Ko Hung of the Sung Dynasty; and The Three Treasures of Immortality, from the Dragon Gate Sect. The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic teaches that one can attain immortality through the cultivation of the three treasures of Taoism: ching (sexual and physical energy), qi (breath and vital energy), and shen (spirit and mental energy). Chinese history is sprinkled with accounts of individuals who applied the lessons of the Jade Emperor and lived up to 200 years. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Taoism, martial arts, and Chinese history and culture, Stuart Alve Olson accompanies his translations with informative commentary that explains the historical context of the texts as well as demonstrates the practical applications of their teachings in contemporary life. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inner Traditions


Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 17, 2003


Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised & enlarged


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892811358


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 59


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.4 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #1,363,729 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #583 in Taoism (Books) #799 in Taoist Philosophy #1,842 in Chinese History (Books)


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    • Advice from a modern Taoist Sage
Format: Paperback
This is a wonderful book written by an author with both a scholar's understanding of the origins these Taoists classics and a practitioner's insight that these are living growing Taos (paths), not meant to be slavishly copied. I especially applaud his recognition that practicing Taoist techniques with a motivational mindset from Mahayana Buddhism called Bodhichitta, results in a "warmer" type of personal growth then traditional Taoism. Historically, the highest attainments of Taoism were expressed by wild, solitary Taoist hermits with little interest in teaching or passing on their knowledge. Their writings were often intentionally obscure with personal instruction clarifying them nearly unobtainable. Buddhist adepts on the other hand with their commitment to help all sentient beings concentrated on developing clear and obtainable sutra teachings. Most of the presently available modern Taoists texts come from those sects that combined teachings and philosophies from China's three treasures, Taoism, Ch'an Buddhism and Confucianism, such as the Complete Reality School. I think that Stuart Olson can be seen to be a continuation of these principles; namely that times, places, and conditions change, Taoist practices and teachings do as well, or they are not true Taoism. You will find in this text the root instructions to begin or deepen a Taoist practice. The criticism that this is not practice manual doesn't follow because there are no practice manuals for Taoism, and there couldn't be. In the many paths of Taoism the practices of ritual, poetry, herbology or martial arts are as important as philosophical study. A Taoist Sage/Adept many practice all of these or none of them... Enjoy this text as if it is advice from a Taoist friend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2007 by Taiji Dreamer
    • I am here as a living witness that what Sifu Olson shares with us is not only possible but wonderful beyond words
Format: Kindle
Dear reader, I am here as a living witness that what Sifu Olson shares with us is not only possible but wonderful beyond words. I have read, reread, studied, and most importantly practiced what Sifu Olson shares and instructs us in five of his books. His teachings along with personal instruction from my own Sifu have helped me achieve something extraordinary. Only time and karma will say if I get to experience true longevity. But right here, right now, the discovery of the energy is way beyond what I expected. These books are an extraordinary gift to us in the west. I am a living testimony that it works. Please don't get caught up in ego based judgment by comparing it with the what you have heard, or what you know. Listen to what he says, practice his instructions, and find an authentic instructor who has the gift. It takes will-power and discipline. You have to practice this with your fullest devotion, especially the meditation. But if you do... I am saying that you will no longer be an ordinary human being. Thank you Sifu Olson. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2015 by Sam Beasley
    • Authentic
Format: Paperback
Well written. Extremely important text for those interested in this topic.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023 by Melissa
    • Four Stars
Format: Kindle
Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Recommended to me by my xing yi / tai chi ...
Format: Kindle
Recommended to me by my xing yi / tai chi / meditation teacher as the best translation of Taoist practice for a western student. I found this to be true.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015 by keivn mcmonagle
    • Immortality
Format: Kindle
The flesh rots. The will survives the grave.
Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2025 by J. Pauley
    • The Real Deal
Format: Paperback
This is an excellent book dealing with a nearly impossible topic. (impossible to logically understand). I have read maybe 10 books on the topic, and are constantly pleasantly surprised about the author's ability to go deep and stay clear at the same time. If you are serious about transformation and have accumulated a certain dose of wisdom , you will find excellent indications and clarity here. My compliments to the author! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021 by mahipal
    • More commentary than classics
Format: Paperback
Olson's book was not what I hoped - probably, it never meant to be. On the positive side, I found the modern translation of eastern classics that I was looking for. That includes many passages from Ko Hung, a Taoist writer of the fourth century CE, the brief list or alchemical directives from the Jade Emperor, and the "Three Treasures" by T'ien Hsin Chien. All three read smoothly in modern English, and I'm sure that Olson's scholarship and fluency add much that another translator might not have captured. Olson adds explanatory notes of his own, as so many translators do. Those notes can be especially helpful with especially obscure and esoteric works like these. The original texts often intended to block their meaning from the non-initiate, so the modern, western reader will surely need help in approaching this material, and Olson provides that help. My problem with this text is that Olson goes far beyond explanation and into side-trips that damage his credibility. At one point, for example, he asserts that "Normally water is just H-2-O, but it can range from H-1-O through H-18-O ...," somehow stabilized by "... a strong magnetic pull on certain portions of the earth ..." He seems to use the words magnetic and magic interchangeably, in this case, and somehow forgets to include references on the topic. Another passage describes a potion that lets fish swim happily in boiling oil. Metaphorical senses for these (and many other) statements elude me, and the literal senses of them simply undermine any good that the book might have offered. Readers interested in the esoteric content might derive benefit from the book that I can't. I just came for the classics in translation, though. I wanted to enjoy these translations, but Olson's accretions made that impossible for me. -- wiredweird ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 23, 2008 by wiredweird

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