A Note on Translations, Scriptures and Phonetics. Prologue. 1. Guan Yin Hears Me. 2. Finding a True Teacher. 3. Li Shi Fu. 4. Axis of the Universe. 5. Day by Day. 6. Emmalina's Story. 7. Seven Star Sword and Eight Step Pure Yang. 8. Chun Yang Men. 9. Great Gong and Life Cultivation. 10. Dogma. 11. The Sea of Suffering (Selfish Love). 12. Becoming a Whole Woman (Snake and Bird). 13. Pigs and Fishes. 14. Flight of the Phoenix. 15. Take Refuge. 16. Elders. 17. Healing. 18. Train of Desire. 19. Internal Alchemy. Epilogue: Grinding the Needle. Sources.
A woman's quest of self-discovery leads her to martial arts, meditation, and a Daoist master in the Wudang Mountains
Lindsey Wei is a disciple of Li Shi Fu in a traditional Daoist lineage which stretches back thousands of years. She divides her time between living as a renounced practitioner in Wudang Mountain and teaching a select group of students in North America.
This is book that promises not just a glimpse into the re-emergence
of Daoism in China today but some deep insights into the struggle
between earthly desires and heavenly knowledge. The Valley Spirit
is unique... This book gives an intimate account of a journey
towards enlightenment that is inevitable tainted by sexuality, age
and upbringing.
*Ancient to Future blog*
Ms. Wei's ability to bring her readers on a spiritual journey that
is at once confusing, challenging, and beautiful makes "The Valley
Spirit" an enlightening read for all who seek their own life
path.
*Deerfield Magazine (Deerfield Academy, MA)*
A timeless tale of internal martial arts, wild medicine, healing
and Daoist wisdom - the most interesting and thought-provoking book
I have read for some years.
*Alex Kozma, author of Esoteric Warriors and Warrior Guards the
Mountain*
I don't know of a better written book about what it is like to
cultivate the Dao in China today.
*Red Pine/Bill Porter, author of Road to Heaven - Encounters with
Chinese Hermits and Zen Baggage*
A unique personal account, this book follows Lindsey's journey... A
true story, this book describes the living experience of a
profoundly sincere, bitter and ultimately liberating female quests.
It will be of interest to anyone who has ever pondered the true
meaning of Chinese wisdom and the Dao De Jing, or practises
meditation and yoga in the hope of discovering a deeper strength
within themselves.
*Cygnus Review*
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