{"product_id":"the-breath-michel-chiambretto-9781788946377","title":"The Breath: The Essence of the Spiritual Tradition (Ruah, Pneuma, Spiritus, Qi, Ki, Prana, Ruh)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \"Breath\", mystery of mysteries, is found in all Eastern, Far Eastern and Western traditions, whether Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Taoist, Brahmanic or Sikh, and is expressed as \u003cem\u003eRuah\u003c\/em\u003e in Hebrew, \u003cem\u003ePneuma\u003c\/em\u003e in Greek, \u003cem\u003eSpiritus\u003c\/em\u003e in Latin, \u003cem\u003eRuh\u003c\/em\u003e in Arabic, \u003cem\u003eChi (Qi)\u003c\/em\u003e in Chinese, \u003cem\u003eKi\u003c\/em\u003e in Japanese, \u003cem\u003ePrana\u003c\/em\u003e in Sanskrit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes a look at these traditions and the importance of the \"breath\" in them, lifting the veil of secrecy that has covered it since the dawn of time. It provides an insight into its importance and meaning, not in a theoretical way, but through an experiential approach that enables the reader to become aware of its presence in concrete terms, and possibly to create a link with God, the Tao, the One, depending on the tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is intended for those seeking spirituality, for seekers and pilgrims working towards union with the indescribable. It will also be useful to all those who practice meditation or sound work such as Mantra or Dhikr, or any art based on the \"breath\", from martial arts to yoga and calligraphy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe author, Michel Chiambretto, a master of the Chinese internal arts, is a holder of the initiatory tools of an esoteric Taoist tradition kept secret for three millennia. He has also spent decades in Western initiatory circles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher's note for the printed edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e In order to be more enjoyable during reading, this book is in 6\" x 9\" format. In the same spirit, the paper is cream-colored, which causes less fatigue to the eyes than white paper. All our publications are carefully crafted, both in terms of typography as well as design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher's note for the Kindle edition: \u003c\/strong\u003e Our Kindle publications are carefully crafted, with Table of Contents, Index, Footnotes and References when applicable. A strong emphasis has been put on the typography as well as the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYour comments are welcome at discoverypublisher.com - Thank you for choosing Discovery Publisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michel Chiambretto\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1788946375\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781788946377\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Discovery Publisher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 142\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.36d","brand":"Michel Chiambretto","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48440040161535,"sku":"9781788946377","price":19.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_74160733-8e99-4cc1-8493-2443e023232e.jpg?v=1777180169","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-breath-michel-chiambretto-9781788946377","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}