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The Jade Emperor's Mind Seal Classic: The Taoist Guide to Health, Longevity, and Immortality

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The first English translation with commentary of three classic Taoist texts on immortality • Translates The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic, The Immortals, and The Three Treasures of Immortality • Defines the Taoist concept of immortality and examines the lives and practices of Taoists who achieved this state • Reveals the steps needed to achieve immortality in our modern society Taoist mystics claim that it is possible to achieve immortality: “Within each of us dwells the medicine to cure the affliction of mortality.” Now Western readers can access the wisdom of Taoist masters on the subject of immortality through the first English translations of three classic Taoist treatises: The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic; The Immortals, from the Pao P’u Tzu by Ko Hung of the Sung Dynasty; and The Three Treasures of Immortality, from the Dragon Gate Sect. The Jade Emperor’s Mind Seal Classic teaches that one can attain immortality through the cultivation of the three treasures of Taoism: ching (sexual and physical energy), qi (breath and vital energy), and shen (spirit and mental energy). Chinese history is sprinkled with accounts of individuals who applied the lessons of the Jade Emperor and lived up to 200 years. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of Taoism, martial arts, and Chinese history and culture, Stuart Alve Olson accompanies his translations with informative commentary that explains the historical context of the texts as well as demonstrates the practical applications of their teachings in contemporary life. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inner Traditions; Revised & enlarged edition (November 17, 2003)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892811358


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 59


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #894,492 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #372 in Taoism (Books) #634 in Taoist Philosophy #1,328 in Energy Healing (Books)


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    • Authentic
Well written. Extremely important text for those interested in this topic.
Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2023 by Melissa
    • Advice from a modern Taoist Sage
This is a wonderful book written by an author with both a scholar's understanding of the origins these Taoists classics and a practitioner's insight that these are living growing Taos (paths), not meant to be slavishly copied. I especially applaud his recognition that practicing Taoist techniques with a motivational mindset from Mahayana Buddhism called Bodhichitta, results in a "warmer" type of personal growth then traditional Taoism. Historically, the highest attainments of Taoism were expressed by wild, solitary Taoist hermits with little interest in teaching or passing on their knowledge. Their writings were often intentionally obscure with personal instruction clarifying them nearly unobtainable. Buddhist adepts on the other hand with their commitment to help all sentient beings concentrated on developing clear and obtainable sutra teachings. Most of the presently available modern Taoists texts come from those sects that combined teachings and philosophies from China's three treasures, Taoism, Ch'an Buddhism and Confucianism, such as the Complete Reality School. I think that Stuart Olson can be seen to be a continuation of these principles; namely that times, places, and conditions change, Taoist practices and teachings do as well, or they are not true Taoism. You will find in this text the root instructions to begin or deepen a Taoist practice. The criticism that this is not practice manual doesn't follow because there are no practice manuals for Taoism, and there couldn't be. In the many paths of Taoism the practices of ritual, poetry, herbology or martial arts are as important as philosophical study. A Taoist Sage/Adept many practice all of these or none of them... Enjoy this text as if it is advice from a Taoist friend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2007 by Taiji Dreamer
    • I am here as a living witness that what Sifu Olson shares with us is not only possible but wonderful beyond words
Dear reader, I am here as a living witness that what Sifu Olson shares with us is not only possible but wonderful beyond words. I have read, reread, studied, and most importantly practiced what Sifu Olson shares and instructs us in five of his books. His teachings along with personal instruction from my own Sifu have helped me achieve something extraordinary. Only time and karma will say if I get to experience true longevity. But right here, right now, the discovery of the energy is way beyond what I expected. These books are an extraordinary gift to us in the west. I am a living testimony that it works. Please don't get caught up in ego based judgment by comparing it with the what you have heard, or what you know. Listen to what he says, practice his instructions, and find an authentic instructor who has the gift. It takes will-power and discipline. You have to practice this with your fullest devotion, especially the meditation. But if you do... I am saying that you will no longer be an ordinary human being. Thank you Sifu Olson. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2015 by Sam Beasley
    • Recommended to me by my xing yi / tai chi ...
Recommended to me by my xing yi / tai chi / meditation teacher as the best translation of Taoist practice for a western student. I found this to be true.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2015 by keivn mcmonagle
    • Four Stars
Excellent read
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • The Real Deal
This is an excellent book dealing with a nearly impossible topic. (impossible to logically understand). I have read maybe 10 books on the topic, and are constantly pleasantly surprised about the author's ability to go deep and stay clear at the same time. If you are serious about transformation and have accumulated a certain dose of wisdom , you will find excellent indications and clarity here. My compliments to the author! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2021 by mahipal
    • The Invaluable Resource for the Tao practitioners of any level
The translation of an ancient text and commentaries provided in this book bring forth some invaluable treasures for the attentive readers. Jade Emperor's "Mind Sealing Classic" is probably the most useful short manual of Taoist Alchemy I found after reading many, many books and pursuing the lineage Taoist teachings for years. Every sentence of this short text radiates the deep meaning, while the arrangement of the verses and the words within verses hide the precious internal structure. Olsen does a masterful work in its translation and commentary, opening the initial gate towards the pragmatic integration of the underlying wisdom. There was obviously a lot of work and heart invested into this book. I am always very grateful when author provides the Chinese original for the old scriptures, as this immensely helps the serious study. I also fully enjoyed the first-hand experiences that author shared with us. The old saying that an ounce of practice is worth the tone of the theory is especially critical in the study of the secrets that mankind has been attempted to solve for millennia. In this domain there are no deterministic or fit-all solutions and so any sincere attempt to reveal the complex mysteries provides a precious new perspective. It would be difficult to completely relate to all points some researcher would made, based on the own experience, or to fully agree with everything. For instance, I would argue against the author's point that Buddhism has higher moral aspirations than Taoism and would consider that their contribution to the world are just made in a different way and at the different stage of cultivation. However, there is no way for anybody to fully reflect deep and holistic, Pre-Heaven, Truths within the linear, Post-Heaven, timeline and terminology. As mentioned in Tao Te Ching, any term that can be named is not a part of the Eternal Truth. The reality is self-recursive and multi-faceted, rather than fully causal and it is the Intent, a devotion to the Way of Cultivation that counts. I salute to the author for the dedicated efforts and a contribution he made to bring some great treasures of Tao to us. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 21, 2011 by Imios Archangelis
    • Excellent book on taoist inner alchemy!
One of the best available books on taoist inner alchemy I have read. It is necessary to practise some kind of nei-gong to understand the book and it is wise to read this book repeatedly as well. The topic is one of the most difficult to understand and certainly extremely difficult to reach, but it is always good to believe and give it a try! Well done, Stuart! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2016 by Jiri Vaclavicek

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