The Secret of the Golden Flower The Classic Chinese Book of Life Lü Dongbin, Thomas Cleary (tr.) The Secret of the Golden Flower (太乙金華宗旨) is a classic about 'neidan meditation' (inner alchemy). The text is attributed to Lü Dongbin of the late Tang dyna
What if the secret to eternal life was hidden in your breath?
For over a thousand years, this sacred Taoist text has guided seekers toward the ultimate transformation of mind, body, and spirit. The Secret of the Golden Flower — attributed to the immortal master Lü Dongbin of the Tang dynasty — is not just a book. It is a map to your inner universe.
Through the practice of neidan (inner alchemy), this timeless classic teaches you how to circulate the light within, dissolve the ego, and awaken the eternal self that lies dormant inside every human being. Translated with masterful clarity by Thomas Cleary, this edition makes one of China's most profound spiritual treasures accessible to the modern seeker.
Whether you are drawn to Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Jungian psychology, or simply the deepest questions of human existence — this book will change the way you see yourself and the world.
"Turn the light around and let it shine inward."
