Johan Hausen

Johan Hausen, a Taoist teacher and founder of Purple Cloud Press, shares his transformative journey from competitive Taekwondo to Wu Dang's ancient teachings. He discusses the nuances of learning Classical versus Spoken Chinese and the challenges of translating complex texts. Johan dives into the Taoist quest for immortality, the intriguing concept of dantian, and his research on the mineral cinnabar. He also reflects on the intricate balance of traditional alchemical beliefs and modern science, offering a unique perspective on spiritual cultivation and cultural integration.

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.