Neidan Meditation and Internal Alchemy Training

Neidan Meditation, also called Internal Alchemy Training (內丹 Nèi dān) is a special form of advanced meditation from the Taoist tradition. It is the highest level of meditation training.

Considered the pinnacle of Chinese culture and civilization, Neidan is a powerful method of self-cultivation. The purpose of this method, is to bring you in union with the Tao.

The philosophical foundation of Nei Dan is found in the Yi Jing (I Ching) or Book of Change and the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching). The practical method of Nei Dan typically involves sitting meditation, but the exact process will vary by the specific School or lineage of Internal Alchemy (for example, some begin with a process called “Sitting and Forgetting.”)

Understanding Yi Jing and Nei Dan are the keys to understanding Chinese culture. They are like the trunk of a tree. Chinese philosophy, Daoism, Confucianism, Internal Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, music, acupuncture, Feng Shui, divination, astrology, and medicine all grew from this one trunk. Even imported traditions such as Buddhism were absorbed, assimilated and refined, resulting in uniquely Chinese expressions. Examples include the Chan, Pure Land, and Mizong forms of Buddhism.

Our objective is to learn and preserve the best of Chinese culture and make it accessible to a Western audience. Historically, much of it has been shrouded in mystery and secrecy. It can be difficult for Chinese and non-Chinese alike to penetrate the ancient and symbolic language, much less find a good teacher. The good teachers have never been available in great numbers and many of the best were lost in the upheavals of the 20th century.

We have been fortunate in our training to come across some of the best teachers we could hope to find. Each one is different, each one is unique. What they share in common is their high level of cultivation and understanding of the Tao. We hope to share a little of what we learned with you.

You path and your interests are unique, although there may be some common affinity with ours. Maybe you're interested in Tai Chi, or Qigong, or Kung Fu.

You might be interested in arts, culture, or travel.

Or you could be one of the very few who has what it takes to learn Neidan Meditation and Internal Alchemy training.