Dictionary of Taoist Internal Alchemy (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004712232)

This dictionary offers a unique perspective on the vast and varied terminology of Taoist Internal Alchemy (Neidan). Drawing on major original texts and premodern lexicons, it provides translations, definitions, and usage examples for over a thousand terms common throughout the tradition.
A comprehensive index of English equivalents allows readers to easily locate the corresponding Chinese terms.
Beyond serving as a reference for those reading, studying, or translating Neidan texts, the dictionary's entries offer glimpses into the rich imagery and poetic language of Internal Alchemy.

Author: Fabrizio Pregadio
ISBN-10: 9004712232
ISBN-13: 9789004712232
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 11/07/2024
Pages: 472
Format: Hardcover