Qigong Secret of Youth 3rd. ed.

For over one thousand years, Bodhidharma's (Da Mo) timeless qigong classics have been considered the key to enlightenment and long-lasting youth. This third edition includes - Updated pinyin that includes diacritical tonal marks (for proper pronunciation of Chinese words). - Updated Chinese text character font (providing better readability). Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, acclaimed for helping readers better understand qigong concepts, has translated and written commentaries for both the Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic) and the Xi Sui Jing (Marrow/Brain Washing Classic). Using ancient Buddhist and Taoist documents as its foundation, this book analyzes and discusses theory and training methods in a modern, scientific manner, and presents safe ways for you to begin your own practice. Contents include - General introduction qigong and practice - Historical survey of Da Mo and his influence on qigong - Buddhist and Daoist qigong - Adjusting qi with kan and li - Training theory of Muscle Tendon Changing - Training theory of Marrow Brain Washing Whatever style of these classics you may practice, making sense of qigong theory and principles is the best way of achieving your goals sooner, more accurately, and deeper.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming is a world-renowned author, scholar, and teacher of qigong and Chinese martial arts. He has been involved in martial arts since 1961 and maintains over 55 schools in 18 countries. Dr. Yang’s writing and teaching include the subjects of qigong, kung fu, tai chi chuan, massage, and meditation. He is the author of over 35 books and 80 videos. Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming teaches and resides at his YMAA Retreat Center in Arcada, California.

Foreword Preface Acknowledgments About the Author PART ONE GENERAL CONCEPTS Chapter 1. Introduction 1.1 The Value of Tradition 1.2 What are Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng? 1.3 How the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Have Affected Chinese Culture? 1.4 The Value of the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng in Today’s World 1.5 How to Approach This Book 1.6 About This Book Chapter 2. Historical Survey 2.1 Before Dámó 2.2 Dámó, the Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng 2.3 After Dámó 2.4 Stories Chapter 3. Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng 3.1 Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng 3.2 The Differences between Buddhist and Daoist Qìgōng 3.3 The Two Major Styles of Daoist Qìgōng Chapter 4. Kǎn and Lí 4.1 What are Kǎn and Lí? 4.2 Kǎn and Lí in Modern Science 4.3 The Keys to Kǎn and Lí Adjustment 4.4 Kǎn and Lí in Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng PART TWO MUSCLE/TENDON CHANGING QÌGŌNG Chapter 5.Theories and Principles 5.1 Introduction 5.2 General Concepts from Old Documents 5.3 Purposes, Advantages, and Disadvantages 5.4 Wàidān and Nèidān Yìjīnjīng 5.5 Wàizhuàng and Nèizhuàng 5.6 Iron Shirt and Golden Bell Cover 5.7 Training Theory 5.8 Other Concerns Chapter 6. Yìjīnjīng Qìgōng Training 6.1 Important Training Rules 6.2 Who Can Train? 6.3 Keys to Training 6.4 When to Train? 6.5 Wàidān Yìjīnjīng Training 6.6 Nèidān Yìjīnjīng Training 6.7 Yìjīnjīng Training Schedule 6.8 Other Considerations 6.9 Conclusion PART THREE MARROW/BRAIN WASHING QÌGŌNG Chapter 7. Theories and Principles 7.1 Introduction 7.2 The Eight Vessels and Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng 7.3 Theories 7.4 Training Concepts 7.5 Wàidān and Nèidān Xǐsuǐjīng Chapter 8. Xǐsuǐjīng Qìgōng Training 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Who is Qualified to Train? 8.3 Poetry 8.4 Refining the Essence and Converting It into Qì 8.5 Purifying Qì and Converting It into Shén 8.6 Washing the Marrow and Conquering the Hair 8.7 Refining Shén and Returning It to Nothingness 8.8 Crushing the Nothingness PART FOUR QUESTIONS AND CONCLUSION Chapter 9. Questions Chapter 10. Conclusion Appendix A. Herbal Prescriptions for Yìjīnjīng and Xǐsuǐjīng Training Appendix B. Translation and Glossary of Chinese Terms Index