Description
The Tao of Sexuality
Book Summary
This work offers a deep look at the conception of sexuality in ancient Taoist China, far removed from notions of sin and guilt. Through classic texts, the reader will discover how sexuality was considered a fundamental element for health, longevity, and spiritual perfection. The book presents a vision in which proper sexual relations are key to avoiding illness and achieving universal balance, providing practical and philosophical knowledge to integrate sexuality into a path of personal development.
What is it about?
The book compiles and analyzes classic Taoist texts, including the Su Nu King, which approach sexuality from a medical, philosophical, and spiritual perspective. It explains that, according to Chinese Medicine, inadequate sexual relations can be a cause of disease, while correct and conscious practice contributes to health. The ancient Chinese saw sexuality as part of the natural order of the universe, without associating it with sin, which fostered a healthy sexual life free of pathologies. The work details how the Taoist adept had to know and control their sexual energy to access higher knowledge and achieve self-perfection, offering a guide on how to integrate these principles into daily life.
Main Topics
- Sexuality as a source of health and pathology according to Chinese Medicine.
- The Taoist concept of sexuality as part of the universal order.
- The absence of guilt and sin in the ancient Chinese view of sexuality.
- The control of sexual energy as a tool for spiritual perfection.
- Classic Taoist texts: the Su Nu King and other fundamental works.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for readers interested in Eastern philosophy, Taoism, traditional Chinese medicine, and personal development. It is also suitable for those seeking an alternative, taboo-free perspective on sexuality, away from conventional Western approaches. Health professionals, sex therapists, and philosophy students will find in this work a source of historical and practical knowledge.
What this book offers
- A deep understanding of the Taoist view of sexuality, based on classic texts.
- Conceptual tools to integrate sexuality into a path of health and balance.
- A historical and cultural perspective that enriches knowledge about human sexuality.
- Keys to avoiding pathologies related to incorrect sexual practice, according to Chinese Medicine.
Technical Data
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: MANDALA EDICIONES
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: PSYCHOLOGY, HYGIENE, SEX AND SEXUALITY, SEX MANUALS
- Collection: COLECCIÓN BLANCA
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: July 2022
- Number of pages: 128
- Weight: 157 g
Editorial Review
This work is of great interest to those who wish to explore sexuality from a non-Western perspective, free from moral judgments and focused on health and spiritual development. The compilation of classic Taoist texts, together with the explanation of their context, offers a solid foundation for understanding an ancient tradition. It is a recommended read for anyone looking to broaden their vision of human sexuality and its relationship with integral well-being.