The Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation

Next Generation Indie Award FINALIST - 2019

This book examines one of the world’s most enduring and influential literary works, the Dao De Jing, through the timeless art of qigong. In his words, Lao Tzu (or Laozi), author of the Dao De Jing, embodies qigong principles, advocating the cultivation of mind and body. Only when we know qigong can we know Lao Tzu —and only when we know Lao Tzu can we know the Dao De Jing.




Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, a renowned author, scholar, and martial artist, devoted decades to researching and writing this book. He interprets and analyzes the 81 chapters of the Dao De Jing. His commentary will bring new insight, inspiration, and depth to your understanding of Lao Tzu’s words—and to your qigong practice.




“Many chapters in the Dao De Jing purely talk about qigong,” Dr. Yang writes, “especially the practices of regulating the body, breathing, mind, qi, and spirit.”




Lao Tzu’s writing has been read, translated, and discussed around the globe. It deals with principles that transcend time and culture. That is why this ancient text has been reimagined countless times in books on business, relationships, and parenting—but never with a focus on the art of qigong. This makes Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation unique and indispensible.




This book includes


• The complete Dao De Jing in English and its original Chinese text

• Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming’s commentary and analysis of each chapter

• Numerous illustrations and diagrams




Dao De Jing: A Qigong Interpretation is not a book of instruction. It is about the Way—the path before us, in qigong and in life, where what you achieve comes through your own understanding.

• Qigong Meditation: Embryonic Breathing
• The Root of Chinese Qigong: Secrets of Health, Longevity, & Enlightenment
• The Essence of Shaolin White Crane: Martial Power and Qigong
• A Comprehensive Guide to Daoist Nei Gong
• Qigong, The Secret of Youth: Da Mo's Muscle/Tendon Changing and Marrow/Brain Washing Classics
• Tai Chi Chuan—Classical Yang Style: The Complete Long Form and Qigong
• Qigong Meditation: Small Circulation
• 5G Tai Chi: Covert Energy Methods
• The Four Chinese Classics: Tao Te Ching, Analects, Chuang Tzu, Mencius
• The Dao in Action: Inspired Tales for Life