The Tao of Meditation: Way to Enlightenment

by Tsung Hwa Jou, Jou Tsung Hwa, Hwa Jou Tsug

The Tao of Meditation will show you how to open your mind and spirit. Part One explains the philosophy of all forms of meditation. Part Two describes in detail the series of twelve breathing exercises, or Chi Kung, that can be used to lead and circulate the Chi energy part of the body. Part Three deals with the Lien Ching Hwa Chi or the transfer of sexual energy to psychic energy.

Genres: Taoism, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Meditation, Spirituality, Religion, Martial Arts

188 pages, Paperback

First published December 15, 1983

Reviews

[Samir Rawas Sarayji · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent look at Taoist meditation practices, both theory and practice. Jou has an eloquent style of writing that captures the essence of methodology in the simplest of English, quite a feat considering the ambiguous nature of Taoist spiritual texts. But more importantly, the meditative techniques and exercise sequences discussed in this book are both comprehensive (from beginner to most advanced) and easy to follow if the practitioner has some basic knowledge of Taoist or Chinese medicine (i.e meridians, five elements etc.).

Personally, I prefer moving meditation by practicing Tai Chi, which the author also does and explains in a separate book. Nevertheless, there is much information to gain here concerning breathing, certain specific exercises, and a wonderful explanation (comprising the first half of the book) of Eastern thinking and philosophy using western examples and processes!

[Finbar · Rating 4 out of 5]

An interesting perspective on meditation and the Tao. Lot's of Western examples and it grinds a bit by trying to explain the underpinnings of why meditation is important. But in the end you are provided with a nice framework from which to approach meditation.

[Bradley · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half of the books gives a good overview of Taoist ideals using plain English and examples understandable to a modern western reader. The second half is about how to get super powers by having lots of boners. I have not tried to apply these methods, so I cannot say whether boner meditation works.

[Franz Strobl · Rating 5 out of 5]

best description of the way I have found in many years. The way is individual but so difficult to describe. But here the right balance was found to give ideas how to reach and how to continue on the way.

[Mahmoud · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although I am not a daoist, I liked this book by Tsung Hwa Jou because of his clear explanations of daoist spiritual philosophy and the fact that he goes a step further by detailing a step-by-step guide to practicing daoist meditations. This book, "The Tao of Meditation: Way to Enlightenment", is more directed towards those that are experiential learners as the spiritual philosophy seems to be a means to developing better meditation. If you already practice meditation then I would recommend this book, but not for beginners in my opinion. If you have questions about my review or would like more information then please be free to write me a question.

[Chris · Rating 2 out of 5]

This seems to be a good introduction / beginners manual for meditation. I've been looking for something like this for a long time. I also enjoyed this author's book on Tai Chi.

[Elliot Richards · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall I really enjoyed this, though some of the meditation concepts left me with glazed eyes. Still, the philosophy was good to read.