The Sexual Teachings of the Jade Dragon: Taoist Methods for Male Sexual Revitalization

So far I've spent about 4 hours going through this book, so I plan to continue to edit and update my review as I study it in more detail.There is a wealth of information in this book, and it includes translations of several very famous Chinese texts on this topic (with good practical commentary). It is well written and easy to read, very matter of fact, has some very clear illustrations. As a person with a deep interest in the topic of dual cultivation I found it "a page turner". It also points out correctly that this is a very controversial topic both today and historically, and does a good job of presenting the subject in a neutral manner, although I think the book downplays the extent to which dual cultivation was (and is) frowned upon in China.On the downside, there are some very complex issues of the morality about the use and treatment of the green dragons which are not discussed, the author is rather vague on the issue of informed consent.The text presented of the "Plain Girl Classic" (Su Nu Ching) is quite different from the 'standard' versions - see Douglas Wile "The Chinese Sexual Yoga Classics" for a scholarly analysis of the publically available versions.The herbal formulations look very interesting (I'm not a Trad. Chinese Medicine (TCM) herbalist) but the dosage information is very vague.I think it is unlikely that many if any of the readers will be able to (or want to?) re-create the white tigress / jade dragon dynamic, but it is fascinating to read this description of the behavior of this particular lineage of Taoists in China.The techniques are described in sufficient detail that it should be easy to practice them from the book. My personal experiences is that there are better techniques for drawing the energy upward (I did not see any references to using either sacral or cranial pumps), and I believe the ones presented in the book will work and are among the simplest. They might also be among the easiest, but that is a very relative term - this is not an easy subject.This system is based on two particular male/female dynamics, there are other systems.I am an experienced practicioner of dual cultivation from another school, so I will spend hours going thru this in detail. Would I recommend this as a first book / beginner's book - no. However it terms of the mechanical aspects controlling and channelling the energy it is more complete and useful than Jolan Chang's books or Stephen Chang's on the topic.

I read this book as an outsider - someone curious about the Taoist alchemical tradition, the sexual yoga so deeply involved it, and its form in the current era. This collection of essays and translations is very helpful, and helpful in several ways.Hsi starts with and outline of the White Tigress, Jade Dragon beliefs and the program of study that is involved. Next, Hsi addresses the different kinds of male temperaments and organs, and offers a series of solo and couples' exercises for strengthening the penis and the sexual energy that guides it. Hsi notes that many readers will stop there, deriving physical and sexual benefit from the practices, but not spiritual.Next, Hsi offers a translation of the Plain Girl classic written 2000 years ago, conversations between a seeker and the immortal Plain Girl. A few more translations or guides follow, ending with an eighteenth century autobiography. It describes the induction of a young man into Taoism monasticism. His master felt that the student's physical weakness made him too fragile a vessel to hold enlightenment, and prescribed Jade Dragon practice to strengthen his body and mind. That student describes his own advance under Jade Dragon practice, and its benefit to his later life.I don't always know whether Hsi is writing in the first person, passing on the knowledge that he was given, or rendering a classic text into English. More clarity there would have helped. Even if it lacks in academic rigor, this book lacks nothing in its main purpose. It's a happy statement that carnal energy and personal enlightenment can and must work together.//wiredweird

It you are knowledgeable about Hindu Tantra, it is obvious that this tradition has interacted with that one for a very long time. If you are knowledgeable about Taoism, here is an aspect which is mostly hidden and will clarify some of the ancient texts. For those who are deep thinkers, this is mostly a dogmatic account of techniques. While interesting to those who are students of the Tao and a much needed piece of history, it seems like a questionable path.This book contains many techniques without giving precise enough instructions to be sure exactly what is meant. Some might even be harmful. It makes many promises about the great effects of the techniques, but some of it seems like superstition. Vedic myths, such as if you conceive a child during a thunderstorm, it will be an insane person, are repeated as fact. In reference to long life, a few monks were over 80, no supercentenarians documented here. Some teachers are referred to as Immortals, but nothing shows them to be more than mortals who have high rank in this tradition. A few interesting old texts are added as the last chapters.

I have no mind to follow the Taoist way in Love Making. BUT! This book is very knowledgeable for the common man! It teaches You how to enhance You way of Love making in satisfying Your Partner more, and Better Yet! It gives You exercises to perform to help in growing Your, "BOY" Longer and Thicker! Plus insights on how to create, better "Loads" to shoot and Achieving Great Ecstasy for both!But! to get to know this, You also need to know Her. That is given in the First book, "The Sexual teachings of the White Tigress!"

Ever man should read this. The history is translated so well and will make you rethink our shame towards sex

Truth I gladly receive.

This is a very good book to bring your body back in to balance.

Informative and well written. Shame the author wasn't permitted to share more of the source material.

well written and descriptive

Texto complicado para a leitura. Esperava muito mais acessível. Vc tem que anotar e decorar conceitos.

Livro escrito de maneira a facilitar a compreensão de seu conteúdo.