Neiye: una colección de clásicos sobre el cultivo del Shen

Neiye – A Collection of Classics on the Cultivation of the Shen brings together three of the most important texts in the history of Taoist inner cultivation: the Neiye, the Qingjing Jing, and the Zuowanglun. Although composed in different eras, they form a continuous path of spiritual refinement, from the foundations of life to the highest contemplative realization. • Neiye (4th–3rd century BCE) The earliest text on inner cultivation in the Chinese tradition. It teaches how to harmonize jing, qi, and shen through stillness, breath, and simplicity. Meditation is rooted in natural physiology and aligned with the rhythm of Heaven and Earth. • Qingjing Jing (8th–9th century CE) A Tang-dynasty classic that emphasizes purity (qing) and stillness (jing). It explores the purification of the mind, the dissolution of desires, and the contemplation of emptiness—reflecting deep dialogue with early Chan Buddhism. • Zuowanglun (Sima Chengzhen, 7th–8th century CE) A complete, step-by-step path of meditative ascent. Its seven stages—Precepts, Mind, Withdrawal, Authenticity, Stillness, Vision, Dao—lead the practitioner from ethical discipline to inner silence and ultimate union with the Dao. A faithful bilingual-style edition The translations stay close to the original Chinese, preserving the poetic structure and philosophical depth of each classic. This volume is designed both for practitioners of Taoist meditation and for readers interested in the roots of Chinese spirituality. What you will find in this book The earliest theory of jing–qi–shen and Taoist inner physiology Teachings on purity, stillness, breath cultivation, and quiet introspection A complete meditative path toward “sitting and forgetting” Clear translations from the original Chinese sources Historical introductions and textual context for each classic A timeless guide to the inner path Across more than two millennia, these three classics reveal a single message: purity, stillness, and the return to one’s original nature are the gateway to the Dao. This book is an essential companion for anyone interested in Taoism, meditation, inner alchemy, or the profound art of nourishing the Shen.