Zhixing Wang

Internal Alchemy 2024

Dao Hua School, Chinese Heritage

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Internal Alchemy

Daoist Alchemy or Lian Dan Shu is the chemical and medicinal practice with the intention to realize an elixir or an immortality pill. As many attempts seemed to have failed, more Daoist practitioners become in favour of the idea of internal alchemy or Nei Dan Shu: to produce an immortality pill (golden pill) internally through transforming various aspects of the energy (Jing, Qi, Shen) inside the body by way of meditation. While human life is considered as a product of the universe, the body is seen as a reflection of the cosmic world at large and therefore is referred to as a micro-Cosmo. The practice focuses on opening some vital cavities and channels and regulates the energy to move in a certain direction and route to be in tune with the natural world. 

The Internal Alchemy meditation works on gathering, preserving and transforming the pure energy at the cavities and along the channels. A pearl of light can be `seen` in our vision as a result, together with other unusual light experiences.

This practice, though powerful and effective, is often mysteriously described in old Daoist texts and is rather difficult to practise without clear guidance. With the clarity and power through his many years study and practice, Zhixing is able to give us the transmission and teach us the methods that can lead us into great depth of this practice. Many who have attended this retreat with him before can verify the extraordinary experiences and effects.

As serious Qigong practitioners, one should aim at the accomplishment of living to the very end of our life and pass away without illness. This is the closest practice.