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Daoist Texts in Western Languages

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Baopuzi Neipian 抱朴子内篇 : Inner Chapters of Master Embracing

Simplicity (DZ 1185)

This treatise is authored by the Jin dynasty Daoist Ge Hong 葛

洪, Daoist appellation ‘Master Embracing Simplicity’ (Baopuzi
抱朴子). It thematizes internal and external alchemy, as well as
dietary, exorcistic, incantatory and interdictionary content.

Daoist Translation Committee (DTC) (2023) Baopuzi

Neipian 抱朴子內篇: A Complete Annotated Translation of Ge
Hong's 葛洪 (283-343) “Inner Chapters.” Edited by Louis
Komjathy. Publisher TBD

Pregadio, F. (1987) Ko Hung: Le Medicine della Grande

Purezza. Rome: Edizioni Mediterranee (#1, 4, 11, and
16-19) (Italian)

— (2020) ‘Seeking Immortality in Ge Hong’s

Baopuzi neipian’. In David Chai (Ed.) Dao Companion to
Xuanxue. New York: Springer. Retrieved Feb 4, 2020
from:
https://www.academia.edu/39186422/Seeking_Immort
ality_in_Ge_Hongs_Baopuzi_neipian?fbclid=IwAR0ZL
QdPsb9J74BMZGsBhPE-uRnJO3V5-
3bC1nVT7Y1TsWevfz_4UtJ8MEs

Beidou Jing 北斗經, See Taishang Xuanling Beidou Benming

Yansheng Zhenjing

Beiji Qianjin Yaofang 備急千金要方: Essential Formulae for Emergencies

Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold (DZ 1163)
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This medical work is credited to to Sun Simiao 孫思邈 (601-693),

a renowned Tang physician and alchemist and later deified as
‘Medicine King’. It is dated to 652, and included here because it
encompasses longevity techniques which have much crossover
with the Daoist realm.

Engelhardt, Ute. (2001) ‘Dietetics in Tang China and

the First Extant Works of Materia Dietetica’ in Hsu, E.
(ed) Innovation in Chinese Medicine. Cambridge
Cambridge University Press p. 173–192

Sivin, N. (2017) ‘Sun Simiao on Medical Ethics: “The

Perfect Integrity of the Great Physician“ from
Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold‘, in Salguero,
P., Buddhism and Medicine: An Anthology of Premodern Sources.
(Ed.) New York: Columbia University Press

Stanley-Baker, M. (2017) ‘Indian Massage’ from Sun

Simiao's Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold’, ‘, in
Salguero, P., Buddhism and Medicine: An Anthology of
Premodern Sources. (Ed.) New York: Columbia University
Press

Yang, D. (2018) ‘Appendix 5: Translation of Sun

Simiao’s anmo technique of Indian Brahmans’ method
from Qianjin yaofang’ in Prescribing ‘Guiding and
Pulling’: The institutionalisation of therapeutic exercise
in Sui China. (PhD. Thesis). University College London

Wilms, S. (2002) The Female Body in Medieval China: a

Translation and Interpretation of the “Women’s Recipes”
in Sun Simiao’s Beiji Qianjin Yaofang. (PhD Thesis) The
University of Arizona

— (2006) Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold for

Every Emergency, Volumes 2-4 on Gynecology. Portland, OR:
Chinese Medicine Database

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— (2013) Venerating the Root: Sun Simiao's Bei Ji Qian Jin
Yao Fang (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold
for Every Emergency), Volume 5: Pediatrics, Part 1. Corbett,
OR: Happy Goat Productions

— (2017) Venerating the Root: Sun Simiao's Bei Ji Qian Jin

Yao Fang (Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand in Gold
for Every Emergency), Volume 5: Pediatrics, Part 2. Corbett,
OR: Happy Goat Productions

Yi, S. (2007), ‘Recipes Worth a Thousand Gold: The

Food Sections’ (Graduate Work Draft) Seattle, WA:
University of Washington Retrieved August 6, 2019
from:
http://www.krazykioti.com/articles/recipes-worth-a-
thousand-gold/

Beiji Qianjin Yifang 備急千金翼方: Supplementary Formulae for Emergencies

Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold 備急千金要方
This is the supplement to Sun Simiao’s previous work the Beiji
Qianjin Yaofang, which was completed in 682 and also contains a
few chapters which are clearly Daoist such as ‘Abstention from
Grains’, ‘Nourishing One’s Inner Nature’ and ‘Seeking an
Abode’ and so forth.

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2022, forthcoming)The

Supplementary Formulae Worth a Thousand Pieces of Gold
Vol.12-14. Auckland: Purple Cloud Press

Bichuan Zhengyang Zhenren Lingbao Bifa. 秘傳正陽真人靈寶畢法

Final Methods of.the Divine Secretly Transmitted by Realized Being
Zhengyang (DZ 1191), see Lingbao Bifa

Biyuan Tanjing 碧苑壇經: The Altar Scripture of the Jasper Garden

(ZWDS 10), see Longmen Xinfa (with which it has sufficient
overlap)
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Chifeng Sui 赤鳳髓: Marrow of the Crimson Phoenix (ZW 320)

It was compiled by Zhou Lüjing 周履靖 (fl. late 16th c.), and lays
stress on daoyin 導引 (literally, ‘guiding and leading’), longevity
(literally, ‘nourishing life’), accompanied by many illustrations,
such as the well-known Five Animals Frolics 五禽戲 by Hua Tuo
華佗.

Bisio, T. (2018) Daoist Sleeping Meditation: Chen Tuan’s

Sleeping Gong. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2021) The Arts of Daoism.

Auckland: Purple Cloud Press

Chuzhen Jielüe 初真戒律: Initial Pure Precepts Rules (DZJY 24)

This work dating to 1656, comprising the ordination content of

the 7th Dragon Gate Patriarch and abbot of Baiyun Guan Wang
Changyue 王常月(?-d. 1680) with an emphasis on the three-fold
altar great precepts.

Esposito, M. (2013) Creative Daoism. Wil:

UniversityMedia*

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2023, forthcoming) The Precepts

and Statutes of the Initial Truth. Auckland: Purple Cloud
Press

Komjathy, L. (2013) The Way of Complete Perfection: A

Quanzhen Daoist Anthology. Albany: State University of
New York Press*
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Cuigong Ruyao Jing Zhujie 崔公入藥鏡註解: Commentary on the Mirror

for Compounding the Medicine (DZ 135)

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This literature was penned by Cui Xifan 崔希范 (ca. 880–940) and
commented on in the 14th century by Wang Jie 王玠 (?-ca. 1380).
it delves into the internal alchemical stratum connecting the
theoretical foundation with practical implementation.

Pregadio, F. (2013) Commentary on the Mirror for

Compounding the Medicine. Mountain View, CA: Golden
Elixir Press

Cunshen Lianqi Ming 存神鍊氣銘: Inscription on Visualizing the Spirits

and Refining Qi (DZ 834)

This short longevity classic is credited to Sun Simiao 孫思邈

(581-682?), a renowned Tang physician and Daoist alchemist.

Ikivesi, M. (2012) ‘Sun Simiao and Preserving Shén and

refining Qì’ Retrieved September, 1, 2020 from:
https://ikivesi.net/category/translation/

Kohn, L. (1987) Seven Steps to the Tao: Sima Chengzhen’s

Zuowang Lun. St. Augustin: Steyler Verlag

Dacheng Jieyao 大成捷要: The Essentials of the Shortcut to the Great

Achievement

This scripture is allegedly compiled by Liu (1735–1799), a Chan

Master turned Daoist and one half of the founding patriarchs of
the Wu-Liu 伍柳 Sect. It was, however, first published around
the late 19th century.

Eskildsen, S. (2009) ‘Neidan Methods for Opening the

Gate of Heaven’ Internal Alchemy: Self, Society and the Quest
for Immortality (ed Kohn, L.) St Petersburg: Three Pines
Press

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2021) The Arts of Daoism.

Auckland: Purple Cloud Press
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Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2023, forthcoming) The

Essentials of the Shortcut to the Great Achievement.
Auckland: Purple Cloud Press

Daode Jing Yishu 道德經義疏: Expository Commentary to the Daode Jing

This is a commentary on the Daode Jing by the famous Tang

Daoist monk Cheng Xuanying 成玄英 (7th century CE) with
Buddhist nuances.

Assandri, F. (2021) The Daode jing Commentary of Cheng

Xuanying. Oxford: Oxford University Press

Daode Zhenjing Zhu 道德真經註: Commentary on the True Dao De Jing

(DZ 682)

This is one of the oldest commentaries on the Dao De Jing by

Heshang Gong 河上公, ‘The Elder Who Lives by the River’
dating back around the 2nd century CE, influenced strongly by
the Huang-Lao 黃老 School of Daoism.

Erkes, E. (1958) Ho-shang Kung’s Commentary on the Lao-tse.

Ascona, Switzerland: Artibus Asiae

Reid, D. (2019) The Heshang Gong commentary on Lao Zi's

Dao De Jing. Montreal, Canada: Center Ring Publishing

Dongtian Fudi Qiudu Mingshan Ji 洞天福地岳渎名山记: Records of the

Cavern Heavens and Fortuitous Grounds, Ridges, Ditches and Famous
Mountains (DZ 599）
It was written by Du Guangting 杜光庭 (850–933) was
Daoist and fiction writer during the Tang Dynasty and the Five
Dynaties and Ten Kingdoms Period and enumerates places wo
play a role as sanctuaries of serenity to facilitate attainment of
the dao.
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Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2022) The Dragon Gate’s Core

Methods Vol.1. Auckland: Purple Cloud Press

Dongzhen Taishang Suling Dongxuan Dayou Miaojing 太上素靈洞

玄大有妙經太上素靈洞玄大有妙經: The Most High Wondrous of the
Immaculate Numen and Penetrating Mystery of Great Existence (DZ
1314)

This is a significant work of the the Upper Clarity (Shangqing 上

清) tradition. It dates to the Six Dynasties Period (220-589) and
speculated to be a product of Yang Xi 楊羲, a spirit medium
who received revelations fromt he Realized beings from 364–
370 CE , incorporating meditative practice on the inner embryo
and ‘Guarding the One’.

Pettit, J. and Chang, C. (2020) A Library of Clouds: The

Scripture of the Immaculate Numen and the Rewriting of Daoist
Texts. Honolulu: University of Hawai’i Press

Feng Jian 風鑑: Mirror of Auras (Yuguan 1)

It is ascribed to 10th century Daoist and sage Chen Xiyi 希夷 or

Chen Tuan 陳搏 and a physiognomic text laying down the main
basic principles of different types according to the five phases.

Kohn, L. (2016) Chen Tuan: Discussions and Translations. St.

Petersburg: Three Pine Press

—. Mirror of Auras: Chen Tuan on Physiognomy. Asian

Folklore Studies 47: 215-56 (check)

Guanzi 管子: Master Guan

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This ancient Chinese scripture revolves around politics and
philosophy. It is ascribed to 7th century BCE statesman Guan
Zhong 管仲, who served as Prime Minister to Duke Huan of Qi.
It ranks as the longest early Chinese writing with philosphical
content.

Maverick, L. (1954), Economic Dialogues in Ancient China:

Selections from the Kuan-tzu. Carbondale: [no press] *

Reid. D. (2019) The Thread of Dao: Unraveling Early Daoist

Oral Traditions in Guan Zi’s Purifying the Heart-Mind (Bai
Xin), Art of the Heart-Mind (Xin Shu), and Internal
Cultivation (Nei Ye). Montreal: Centre Ring Publications *

Rickett, A. (1965) Kuan-Tzu: A Repository of Early Chinese

Thought, Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press *

Guigu Zi 鬼谷子: Master Ghost Valley (DZ 1025)

This text was authored between the Warring States and the end
of the Han dynasty. It deals with the topic of rhetoric, yet was
incorporated into the Daoist Canon.

Broschat, M. (1985) Guiguzi: A Textual Study and

Translation. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigen

Wu, H. and C. Swearingen (2016). Guiguzi: Chinas First

Treatise on Rhetoric A Critical Translation and Commentary.
Southern Illinois University Press

Huahua Jing 化胡經, See Taishang Lingbao Laozi Huahu

Miaojing

Huangting Neijing Jing 黃庭內景經, See Taishang Huangting

Neijing Yujing

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Huangting Waijing Jing 黃庭外景經, See Taishang Huangting
Waijing Yujing

Huanzhen Ji 还真集: The Anthology on Returning to the Truth (DZ 1074)

This internal alchemical anthology was created by Wang Jie 王玠

(?-ca. 1380), who was also known as Wang Daoyuan 王道淵.

Cadonna, A. (2006) Ladies Shì 是 and Gentleman Gè 箇

– Being a Sequel to ‘What is Not Dream Within the
Dream’ and a First Annotated Translation of a Different
Version of the Mèngshuō 夢説 by the Taoist Master Bái
Yùchán 白玉蟾. In C. Anderl and H. Eifring (Eds.)
Studies in Chinese Language and Culture: Festschrift in Honour
of Christoph Harbsmeier on the Occasion of His 60th Birthday.
Oslo: Hermes Academic Publishing*

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2021) The Arts of Daoism.

Auckland: Purple Cloud Press*

Heguan Zi 鶡冠子: Master Pheasant Cap (DZZ 203)

This treatise is an ecclectic source for Huang-Lao, Daoism, legal

and military matters dating to the 3rd century BCE. It consist of
19 chapters divided into 3 scrolls or fasicles.

Wells, M. (2013) The Pheasant Cap Master and the End of

History: Linking Religion to Philosophy in Early China. St.
Petersburg, FL: Three Pines Press

Huiming Jing 慧命經: Scripture on Wisdom and Life-Destiny (ZW 131)

This scripture is attributed to Liu Huayang 柳華陽 (fl. 1736) of

the Wu-Liu 伍柳 Sect which focuses on internal alchemy
cultivation.

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Bushin, N. (2023, forthcoming) The Scripture of Wisdom
and Life-Destiny. Auckland: Purple Cloud Press

Nicholson, J. (1993) The Huiming Jing: A Translation

and Discussion. (BA Thesis) The University of Victoria

Jinxian Zhenglun 金仙證論 Discourse on the Confirmation of Golden

Immortality (ZW 132)

Written byLiu Huayang 柳華陽 (fl. 1736) of the Wu-Liu 伍柳

Sect, it was finished around 1790 and consists of eigtheen
sections elaborating on the microcosmic orbit.

Zimmermann G. (1987) Das Grosse Werk. Bern: Origo

Verlag

Laozi Shuo Wuchu Jing Zhu 老子說五廚經注: Commentary to the

Scripture of the Five Kitchens as Spoken by Lao Zi (DZJY 5)

It is primarily a longevity text by Yin Yin 尹愔 (d. c. 741) written

in 735 with visualizations of the five zang-organs in lieu with
specific invocations, harking back to the Tang cuising rituals,
retreats and offerings.

Kohn, L. (2010), Sitting in Oblivion: The Heart of Daoist

Meditation. St. Petersburg, FL: Three Pines Press.

Lingbao Bifa 靈寶畢法 Final Methods of the Divine Treasure (DZ 1191)

It is a 12-13th century text ascribed to the two immortals

Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin, thematizing internal alchemy
practices and the three vehicles.

Baldrian Huseein, F. (1984) Procedes secrets du joyau magique.

Paris: Les Deux Oceans.

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Falkenburg, J. (2021)*
Taijiquan & Qigong Journal 3: 12-21 (German)

Kohn, L. (2020) The Zhong-lü System of Internal Alchemy. St.

Petersburg, FL: Three Pines Press

Longhushan Zhengyi Risong Zaowan Ke 龍虎山正一日誦早晚課:

Mount Dragon-Tiger Orthodox Unity Daily Recitation of the Morning
and Evening Liturgy

This is the Orthodox Unity version of the morning and evening

liturgy.

Barea, C. and Fan, F. (2009) Scriptures for the Morning and

Evening Rites of the Orthodox Oneness. Independent
Publisher (e-book)

Longmen Xinfa 龍門心法 The Dragon Gate’s Core Methods (ZWDS 6)

This paramount scripture was written by Wang Changyue 王常月

(?–1680), the 7th Dragon Gate Patriarch, and compiled by Min
Yide 閔一得 (1758-1836). It is essentially a speech to an
assembly of novice ordinands, explaining the core teachings of
the Dragon Gate Sect of the Complete Realization School,
hinging on the precepts, stabilization and wisdom (or sila,
samadhi and prajna in the Sanskrit, and adopted from the
Buddhist tradition), to which Wang refers to as the Three
Treasures.

Esposito, M. (1993) La Porte du Dragon. L’école

Longmen du Mont Jin’gai et ses pratiques alchimiques
d’après le Daozang xubian (PhD. Thesis). Paris:
University of Paris VII.
Retrieved Feb 2, 2021:
http://universitymedia.org/Esposito_PhD.html*

—. (2013) Creative Daoism. Wil: UniversityMedia*

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—.(2014) Facets of Qing Daoism. Wil ; Paris:
UniversityMedia*

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2022, forthcoming) The Dragon

Gate’s Core Methods Vol.1 & 2. Auckland: Purple Cloud
Press

Mayi Daozhe Zhengyi Xinfa 麻衣道者正易心法: The Hempclad Daoist’s

Method of the Mind Following His Proper Interpretation of the Book of
Changes (ZWDS 107)
This is a poem closely associated with Chen Tuan of 42 stanzas
revolving around the elixir path and The Book of Changes.

Kohn, L. (2001) Chen Tuan: Discussions and Translations. St.

Petersburg: Three Pine Press

Qing Hua Bi Wen 玉清金笥青華秘文, See Yuqing Jinsi Qinghua

Biwen Jinbao Neilian Danjue

Sanguan Zhenjing 三官真經, See Taishang Sanyuan Cifu Shezui

Jie’E Xiaozai Yangsheng Zhenjing

Shenxian Kexue Lun 神仙可學論 Discourse on the Immortalith Which Can

Be Studied (DZ 1051)

This text is written by Tang poet and Daoist master Wu Yun 吳

筠 (d. 778) about the attainability of divine immortality through
one’s practice.

De Meyer, J. (2006) Wu Yun's Way: Life And Works of an

Eighth-century Daoist Master. Leiden: Brill

Shizi 尸子: Master Shi

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This is an eclectic book is attributed to the syncretist
philosopher Shi Jiao 尸佼 (c. 390–330 BCE) frm the
Warring States period who weaves together traditions of
Ruism, Mohism, Daoism, Legalism, and Yin-Yang
naturalism into their work, Syncretists created an
integrated intellectual approach that contrasts with other,
more specific philosophies. Presenting the first full
English translation of the earliest example of a Syncretist
text, this volume introduces Western scholars to both
the brilliance of the syncretic method and a critical work
of Chinese leadership.

Fischer, P. (2012) Shizi: China's First Syncretist.

NewYork: Columbia University Press

Taihua Xiyi Zhi 太華希夷志: Record of Xiyi of the Great Florescence (DZ
306)

This text outlines Chen Xiyi’s biography in two scrolls, dated to

the year 1314 written by Zhang Yi 張輅.

Kohn, L. (2001) Chen Tuan: Discussions and Translations. St.

Petersburg: Three Pine Press

Taishang Chiwen Donggu Jing zhu 太上赤文洞古經注: The

Commentary on The Ancient Scripture of the Supreme Lofty Crimson
Writ Cavern (DZ 106)

A Ming dynasty 13th century text by Changquan Zi 長筌子,

which explicate the procedure to attaining immortality by
relinquishing the senses of hearing and vision.

Balfour, F. (1894) Taoist Texts: Ethical, Political and

Speculative. London; Shanghai: Truebner and Co./Kelly
and Walsh

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2023, forthcoming) The Dragon

Gate’s Core Methods Vol.2. Auckland: Purple Cloud Press

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Marshall, S. (2015) Overflowing with Light: The Teachings of

the Taoist Classic Entitled the Ancient Secret Written in Red.
(kindle)

Taishang Huangting Neijing Yujing 太上黃庭內景玉經: Most High

Jade Scripture on the Internal View of the Yellow Court (DZ 331)

Archangelis, I. and Lanying, M. (2010) Jade Writing

(Yellow Court Classic): Individual Phase Space User Manual.
Createspace:

Hwang, S. (2016) Hwang Tin Nei Jen Jing The Interior Yellow
Court Scriptures: The Internal Scenes of the Spirits of the Organs.
Bastrop, TX: Shifu Hwang

Kohn, L. (2023) The Yellow Court Scripture, Volume One:

Text and Main Commentaries. St. Petersburg, FL: Three
Pines Press

Taishang Huangting Waijing Yujing 太上黃庭外景玉經: Most High

Jade Scripture on the External View of the Yellow Court (DZ 332)

Archangelis, I. and Lanying, M. (2010) Jade Writing

(Yellow Court Classic): Individual Phase Space User Manual.
Createspace

Kohn, L. (2023) The Yellow Court Scripture, Volume One:

Text and Main Commentaries. St. Petersburg, FL: Three
Pines Press

Olson, S. (1993) Yellow Court: The Exalted One’s Scripture

on the External Illumination of the Yellow Court Volume One.
Phoenix, AZ: Valley Spirit Arts

Schipper, K. (2005) The Taoist Body. Berkeley: University

of California Press*

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Taishang Lingbao Laozi Huahu Miaojing 太上靈寶老子化胡妙經:

Wondrous Scripture on Laozi’s Conversion of the Barbarians from the
Great High Numinous Treasure (DH 77)

This writing is speculated to be of Heavenly Masters 天師

provenance and was compiled by Wang Fu 王浮 (fl. 300). It
clearly refelcts the tension between Daoism and Buddhism, as it
focuses on Lao Zi’s departure to the West from China, where he
civilized the barbarians through Buddhism, which was adopted
from Daoism to better suit the uneducated foreigners.

Ni, H. (2008) The Complete Works of Lao Tzu : Tao Teh

Ching and Hua Hu Ching. Los Angeles, CA: Tao of
Wellness

Walker, B. (1995) Hua Hu Ching: The Unknown Teachings

of Lao Tzu. New York: HarperOne

Taishang Lingbao Wufu Xu 太上靈寶五符序: Preface to the Five

Most High Numinous Talismans (DZ 388)

It was most likely compiled around the 4th century, as a key

writing to understand the formation of Daoism. It contains
descriptions of its appearance in the human world, meditative
practices and ingestion of qi, as well as dietary longevity recipes
and an offering ritual.

Arthur, S. (2013) Early Daoist Dietary Practices: Examining

Ways to Health and Longevity. Lanham, MD: Lexington
Books *

Taishang Sanyuan Cifu Shezui Jie’E Xiaozai Yangsheng Zhenjing

太上三元賜福赦罪解厄消災延生保命妙經: The Scripture of the
Upmost Three Officials Who Bestow Blessings, Pardon Faults, Dispels

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Calamities, Averts Disasters, Prolongs Life, and Secures Destiny (DZ
1442)

Paynter, J. and Schaefer, J. (2020) Daoist Noon Altar

Recitations: Sanguan Jing. New York and Colorado: Parting
Clouds Press

Taishang Xuanling Beidou Benming Yansheng Zhenjing 太上玄

靈北斗延生本命真經: The Supreme Scripture Great Dipper of
Mysterious Power [Guiding] Destiny and Prolonging Life or
Supreme Mysterious nNuminous Realized Scripture on the Root Destiny
and Extension of Life of the Northern Dipper (DZ 751)

Paynter, J. and Schaefer, J. (2021) The Northern Dipper

Scripture: The Perfected Scripture of the Upmost Profoundly
Numinous Northern Dipper That Prolongs Life and Affects
Fundamental Destiny. New York and Colorado: Parting
Clouds Press

Tiandi Guanfu Tu 天地宫府图: Plan of the Heavenly and Earthly

Palaces and Residences (YJQQ 27)

This record was authored by Tang dynasty Daoist Sima

Chengzhen 司马承祯, and lists conducive localities for internal
cultivation, often associated with mountains and caves all over
China.

Hausen, J. and Tsaur, A. (2022) The Dragon Gate’s Core

Methods Vol.1. Auckland: Purple Cloud Press

Tianxian Zhengli 天仙正理直論: Straightforward Discourses on

the Ortohodox Principles of Heavenly Immortality

This is arguably the most succint and concise inner alchemy text,
disposing of enigmatic and encrypted language. Its author is th
Daoist master Wu Shouyang 伍 守 陽 (1574-1644), founder of
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the Wu-Liu Sect (wuliu pai 伍柳派), influential in the Ming and
Qing dynasties.

Bushin, N. and Di Fiori, L. (2024 forthcoming) The

Upright Principle of Heavenly Immortals. Auckland: Purple
Cloud Press

Wuchu Jing, See Laozi Shuo Wuchu Jing Zhu

Wuneng Zi 無能子: The Master Without Abilities (DZ 1028)

This is a short Daoist work from the late Tang Dynasty,

promoting non-action (wuwei) and partly consists of dialogues
of famous figures such as Laozi and Master Kong to name a few.

De Meyer, J. (2011) Wunengzi (Nietskunner): Het taoïsme en

de bevrijding van de geest. Amsterdam: Augustus

Forke, A. (1964) Geschichte der Mittelalterlichen Chinesichen

Philosophie (History of Medieval Chinese Philosophy).
Hamburg: Cram, De Gruyter and Co*

Hsiao, K. (1936) ‘Anarchism in Chinese Political

Thought’. Tien Hsia Monthly 3 no. 3: 249-263

Naundorf, G. (1972) Aspekte Des Anarchischen

Gedankens in China: Darstellung der Lehre und
Übersetzung des Texts Wu Neng Tzu. (Inaugural
Dissertation). Julius- Maximilians-Universität zu
Wurzberg

Rapp, J. (2012) Daoism and Anarchism: Critiques of State

Autonomy in Ancient and Modern China. New York:
Bloomsbury Publishing

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Woolley, N. (1997) Wunengzi and the Early Zhuangzi
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Wushang Chiwen Donggu Zhenjing Zhu 無上赤文洞古真經註: The

Commentary on The Ancient Scripture of the Unsurpassable Lofty
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A Ming dynasty 13th century text by Li Daochun 李道純,

which explicate the procedure to attaining immortality by
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Buddhas

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This text is written by Tang poet and Daoist master Wu Yun 吳

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Xinmu Lun 心目論: Discourse on the Heart and Eyes (DZ 1038)

Written by Daoist poet Wu Yun 吳筠 (d. 778), this discourse

encompasses a fictive dialogue between the eyes and the mind,
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debating their responsibilites and therefore elucidating their
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West Mountain (DZ 246)

It was compiled by Tang Daoist Shi Jianwu 施肩吾 and

compiled by Li Song 李竦 and centres around the mystery and
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on Cultivating the Truth: Treatise on the Miscellaneous Writings Pointing
to the Mysterious (DZ 263)

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Xuangang Lun 玄綱論 Disourse on the Mysterious Principles (DZ 1052)

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This work is penned by Tang poet and Daoist master Wu Yun
吳筠 (d. 778) and thematizes immortality and the possibility of
transcendence by the three grades of people and their qi-
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Yin Zhenjun Huandan Gezhu 陰真君還丹歌注: Commentary to the

Songs on Reverting Cinnabar by the Realized One Yin (DZ 134)

This is a poem attributed to Chen Tuan dealing with Song

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Yuqing Jinsi Qinghua Biwen Jinbao Neilian Danjue 玉清金笥青華

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秘文金寶內鍊丹訣: Alchemical Formulae for the Inner Refinement of the
Gold Treasure in Qinghua’s Secret Writings from the Golden Box of the
Jade Purity Heaven (DZ 240)

This text is ascribed to no other than the influential Daoist

Zhang Boduan 張伯端 (987–1082), but scholars strongly believe
it was recorded by his disciple Wang Bangshu 王邦叔. It deals
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Zhen’gao 真誥: Declarations of the Perfected (DZ 1016)

A foremost classic dated to 499, as collection of Upper Clarity

(Shangqing 上清) containing poems, instructions, meditaitons
methods received by the Daoist Yang Xi 楊羲(330-ca. 386) and
compiled by Tao Hongjing 陶弘景 (456-536).

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Zhong-Lü Chuandao Ji 鍾呂傳道集 Collection of the Transmissions of the

Dao of Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin (DZ 263)

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This is a treatise from the 12th century attributed to the two
immortals Zhongli Quan and Lü Dongbin on interal alchemy
theorems.

Kohn, L. (2020) The Zhong-lü System of Internal Alchemy. St.

Petersburg, FL: Three Pines Press

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