External and Internal in Ge Hong’s Alchemy

External and Internal in Ge Hong’s Alchemy
by Evgueni A. Tortchinov
St. Petersburg State University, Russia)
 
The problem of shift from external alchemy (wai dan) to internal alchemy (nei dan) is one of the most important for understanding of the history of Daoism as well as for elucidation of some crucial questions of the history of science in [...]

Sanmitsu: Three Mysteries

” Three Mysteries “
Sanmitsu
Kôbô Daishi Rokuparamitsu temple – Kyôto
We becomes Buddha by requesting the Buddha
Request the Buddhas, take refuge in the Three Jewels are the first steps of the practice. The approach which makes it possible to become Buddha in this life, consists in becoming aware that at the bottom of our heart is the [...]

Yogic Guidelines & Anuloma viloma pranayama (alternate nostril breathing)

yoga practice guidelines

WARNINGS
1. You should never get out of breath, feel tired or feel as if you are straining yourself when practicing yoga āsanas or prānāyāma. Try to keep cool and never over-do it, especially if you are over 40 years of age.

2. Do not practice Bhucha Phra-Athit or āsanas between 12 noon and 1 [...]