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Purple Cloud Podcast
PCP#21 Johan Hausen and Jen King: 49 Barriers of Cultivating the Dao
Jan 12, 2021
Purple Cloud Press founder Johan Hausen and artist Jen King discuss translating and illustrating '49 Barriers of Cultivating the Dao.' They cover the challenges faced by practitioners, origins of the barriers, exploring irritability and impetuousness in cultivation, creating original book cover designs, exploring symbols in Daoist philosophy, and upcoming practical methods in Daoism.
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- Combining original text with commentary enhances spiritual growth and reflects interwoven philosophical teachings.
- Illustrating abstract metaphors from text showcases the transformative essence of the barriers in traditional Chinese art.
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Origin and Translation of the 49 Barriers
The podcast delves into the origin and translation process of the 49 barriers of cultivating the DAO. Johan Halzen undertook the translation after attending extensive courses by Li Shifu and decided to combine the original translation with commentary. Editing the commentary and retranslating the 49 chapters over three years resulted in over 150 chapters in total.
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