Also included are famous Chinese poems associated with the 'Twelve Sleeping Immortals', which provide further instruction on Sleeping Meditation, by delineating the crucial stages of meditative practice. The basic practice method of Sleeping Meditation is clearly presented by author Tom Bisio. It has been said that one hour of Sleeping Meditation is as restful as 8 hours of normal sleep. The result is increased clarity of mind and energy. This state of 'genuine sleep' produces 'true rest' untroubled by dreams which reflect and engage with our emotions and desires. The body seems to be asleep, but is internally aware. Sleeping Meditation allows us to reach a state similar to that of animals in hibernation. Sleeping Meditation was purportedly passed down by Chen Tuan, a 10th century Daoist adept dubbed 'The Sleeping Immortal.' Daoist Sleeping Meditation deftly guides the reader through the maze of symbols, metaphors and rituals that conceal the simple truths underlying Daoist meditation and Inner Alchemy practices. A Genuine Initiation into Daoist Meditation 华山睡功 Daoist Sleeping Meditation: Chen Tuan's Sleeping Gong provides a unique window into the world of Daoist Mediation.
