Organized Daoism & Internal Alchemy (Neidan)

In this episode, we continue our explorations of Daoism by studying its later developments into organized movements and the fascinating practice of Neidan, or "Internal Alchemy".

Sources/Suggested Reading:

• Graham, A.C. (1999). "Disputers of the Tao: Philosophical Argument in Ancient China". Open Court.
• Kohn, Livia (1991). "Early Chinese Mysticism: Philosophy and Soteriology in the Taoist Tradition". Princeton University Press.
• Kohn, Livia (1993). "The Taoist Experience: An Anthology". State University of New York Press.
• Komjathy, Louis (2013). "The Daoist Tradition: An Introduction". Bloombury academic.
• Komjathy, Louis (2016). "Comtemplative Literature: A Comparative Sourcebook on Meditation and Contemplative Prayer". State University of New York Press.
• Ziporyn, Brook (Translated by) (2020). Zhuangzi: The Complete Writings". Hackett Publishing Company.

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