A record of the assembled immortals and gathered perfected of the western hills: Shi Jianwu's Daoist classic on internal alchemy and the cultivation of the breath

This is the first English language translation of an 9th century text by Daoist practitioner Shi Jianwu, which prescribes the practice of deep, intentional breathing along with meditation for Qigong and improved spiritual awakening.

The author provides insights to this ancient tradition that depicts the journey from knowledge to refinement.