Twelve Characters

<p>Just like the title states so simply "Twelve Characters" is a synthesis of Wang Fengyi's system of Five-Element emotional healing. It is a literal translation by Sabine Wilms PhD of the Chinese book ������������������������������ recommended by Drs. Liu Lihong ��������� and Heiner Fruehauf as the ideal introduction to this powerful healing modality for the Western world.</p><p>It is with great pleasure that we are able to offer you this introduction to the teachings of Wang Fengyi ��������� a Manchurian peasant-saint born in 1864. After our previous publication "Let the Radiant Yang Shine Forth" this is only the second English-language publication for readers who seek more information on this apparently simple yet deeply moving and life-changing method of healing and self-cultivation. </p><p>Here is what this book includes:</p><ul> <li>An exposition of Wang Fengyi's teachings on the basis of these twelve terms: <ul> <li>The Three Realms: Inner Nature (<em>xing </em>���) Heart (<em>xin </em>���) Body (<em>shen</em> ���);</li> <li>The Five Elements: Wood (<em>mu</em> ���) Fire (<em>huo</em> ���) Earth (<em>tu</em> ���) Metal (<em>jin</em> ���) and Water (<em>shui</em> ���)</li> <li>The Four Great Realms of Existence: Commitment (<em>zhi </em>���) Intention (<em>yi </em>���) Heart (<em>xin</em> ���) and Body (<em>shen</em>���).</li> </ul> </li> <li>Twenty chapters in 196 pages.</li> <li>A bilingual edition with the full text of the Chinese original at the beginning of each chapter.</li> <li>A carefully crafted edition with an elegant yet literal translation in the spirit of the five-element virtues: <ul> <li>Wood manifesting the virtue of "Firmness of Purpose" (<em>zhuyi</em> ������): clear intention of self-less service and commitment to this work by everybody involved in this project.</li> <li>Earth manifesting the virtue of "Integrity and Trust" (<em>xinshi</em> ������): complete faithfulness to the Chinese original and trust in the perfection of the sage's original voice.</li> <li>Fire manifesting the virtue of "Illumination of the Heavenly Principle" (<em>mingli</em> ������): word choices guided by the clarity of personal experience aided by lengthy discussions with Tamara Staudt and Drs Laurie Regan and Heiner Fruehauf.</li> <li>Metal manifesting the virtue of "Radiance of Sound and Light" (<em>xiangliang</em> ������): Artistic presentation and elegant language to allow the message to radiate with brilliance.</li> <li>Water manifesting the virtue of "Softness and Harmony" (<em>rouhe</em> ������): Respect for the wisdom of the sage and humble submission to forces beyond our human control or limited understanding.</li> </ul> </li> <li>A foreword and some clinical notes by the eminent Chinese medicine practitioner Dr. Henry McCann.</li> <li>A lengthy introduction on the practical implications of this work by Tamara Staudt one of only three Western teachers of retreats in the Wang Fengyi lineage.</li> <li>An appendix of key terms with pinyin pronunciation Chinese characters and English translation.</li> <li>Beautiful cover art by Sunjae Lee</li></ul>