The Way of the Golden Elixir: An Introduction to Taoist Alchemy (Occasional Papers Book 3)

Taoist alchemy has a history of more than two thousand years. Its two main branches — Waidan (External Alchemy) and Neidan (Internal Alchemy) — share part of their doctrinal foundations but differ in the practices. This ebook outlines the history, lineages, and main doctrines and practices of the Taoist alchemical tradition.