Dictionary of Taoist Internal Alchemy

Series: Handbook of Oriental Studies. Section 4 China, Volume: 38

Author:

Fabrizio Pregadio

This dictionary offers a unique perspective on the vast and varied terminology of Taoist Internal Alchemy (Neidan). Drawing on major original texts and premodern lexicons, it provides translations, definitions, and usage examples for over a thousand terms common throughout the tradition.
A comprehensive index of English equivalents allows readers to easily locate the corresponding Chinese terms.
Beyond serving as a reference for those reading, studying, or translating Neidan texts, the dictionary’s entries offer glimpses into the rich imagery and poetic language of Internal Alchemy.