Taoist Thought
Explore 6 carefully sourced articles on taoist thought from SACRED TANTRA.
What Were the Chinese Arts of the Bedchamber?
Fangzhongshu, often translated as “arts of the bedchamber,” refers to historical Chinese writings on bodies, sexuality, and cultivation.
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What Does “Cai Yang Bu Yin” Mean in Historical Context?
The phrase “cai yang bu yin” is commonly invoked in discussions of gendered yin-yang nourishment, but its historical meanings are not uniform.
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Is There Scientific Evidence for “Absorbing Yang Energy”?
Historical yin-yang theories have cultural significance; this does not establish a measurable transfer of “yang energy” or anti-aging benefit through intimacy.
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Yin, Yang, Qi, and Neidan: An Introductory Map
Yin-yang, qi, and neidan are related but distinct concepts within Chinese philosophy and religious cultivation.
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Mawangdui Manuscripts and Early Chinese Cultivation
Excavated texts from Mawangdui have transformed scholarly understanding of early Chinese self-cultivation.
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What Is Qi? Cultural Meanings and Scientific Questions
Qi is a layered cultural and philosophical concept; using the term does not by itself identify a scientifically measured force.
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