{"product_id":"9780984308286","title":"The Seal of the Unity of the Three: A Study and Translation of the Cantong qi, the Source of the Taoist Way of the Golden Elixir","description":"\u003cp\u003eUnder an allusive poetical language and thick layers of images and symbols, \u003ci\u003eThe Seal of the Unity of the Three\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eCantong qi\u003c\/i\u003e) hides the exposition of the teachings that gave birth to Taoist Internal Alchemy, or Neidan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTraditionally attributed to Wei Boyang and dated to about 150 CE, \u003ci\u003eThe Seal of the Unity of the Three\u003c\/i\u003e is concerned with three major subjects - Taoism (the way of \"non-doing\"), Cosmology (the system of the \u003ci\u003eBook of Changes\u003c\/i\u003e), and Alchemy - and joins them to one another into a unique doctrine. The charm of its verses, the depth of its discourse, and its enigmatic language inspired a large number of commentaries and other works, and attracted the attention not only of Taoist masters and adepts, but also of philosophers, cosmologists, and poets. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to a complete translation, this book contains a detailed introduction to the history and the teachings of \u003ci\u003eThe Seal of the Unity of the Three\u003c\/i\u003e, explanations of each of its sections, and notes on its verses. Also included are several tables and pictures, an index of main subjects, and the complete Chinese text.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Golden Elixir Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49785369985264,"sku":"9780984308286","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780984308286","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}