dimanche 4 mars 2018

The Supreme Dream ...


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"Those who follow the clockwise path are governed by the changes of Yin and Yang.  Those that take the reverse path, however, will be able to walk in the void."


     Tao-hsuan p'ien  

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 "The Yang within the Yin is the the supreme essence of Yang,
    the splendor of the moon. 
The Yin within the Yang is the supreme spirit of Yin, 
    the essence of the sun. 
The supreme Yang of the north gives birth to the water of the kidneys,
    within this water is Yang Fire. 
The supreme Yin of the south gives birth the the fire of the heart,
    within this fire is the Yin Water. 
When Fire and Water interact, their vapors will Copulate,
    giving birth to intelligent life forms. 
The true Fire gives birth to lead,
    the true Water gives birth to mercury.
When lead and mercury Copulate, you will attain longevity. 
Direct the vapor up to the Radiant Pool. 
Let it bubble up from the earth meridian,
    then descend to the island in the center of the heart. 
When the vapor rises in the spleen, the two primordial vapors will Copulate,
    and you will feel as if you are intoxicated. 
The vapor will now circulate freely,
    and the hundred channels within will be harmonious. 
A thousand guardian spirits will visit you as you enter into a trance. 
The bones will be strong and supple,
    your body will become like an infant's. 
With continued circulation of the vapor, the true body will emerge. 
Emanating as multiple forms,
    it can travel anywhere in the realms of heaven and earth. 
Every realm in your internal universe will be numinous.  
This is the most subtle wonder."



   The Sacred Treatise on the Great Mystery, T'ai-hsuan Pao-tien, circa 1200 CE     Translated by Eva Wong, Nourisning the Essence of Life
, p. 94




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