The Secret of the Golden Flower: Jung's Pinnacle of Chinese Alchemy

01:00 Chapter 1: The Origins of the Golden Flower Secret and the Collaboration of Two Masters
06:34 Chapter 2: Turning the Mind Away from Conceptualization—The Awakening of Conscious Light
13:11 Chapter 3: Primordial Spirit and Embryonic Breathing—The Nurturing of Inner Life and Breath
19:35 Chapter 4: The Blooming of the Golden Flower—The Sudden Enlightenment of Self-Realization
25:02 Chapter 5: Facing the Shadow—Obstacles and the Dark Side of the Unconscious
29:15 Chapter 6: Daily Life Practice—The Golden Flower Path in Modern Everyday
33:38 Chapter 7: Eternal Golden Light—Life Insights Transcending Time and Space

This timeless classic, praised by Carl Jung as the pinnacle of Chinese alchemy, has earned a 4.14 average rating on Goodreads from nearly 1,900 readers and remains a beloved cornerstone in spiritual and psychological literature worldwide.

The original text, Tai Yi Jin Hua Zong Zhi, is a profound Taoist inner alchemy treatise traditionally attributed to the legendary immortal Lü Dongbin of the Tang dynasty. It was faithfully translated into German by renowned sinologist Richard Wilhelm, with insightful psychological commentary provided by C.G. Jung.

This book distills ancient Taoist practices for inner transformation, guiding practitioners from chaos to wholeness through key techniques like "turning the light around" (inward meditation), embryonic breathing (nurturing primordial vitality), facing the shadow (integrating unconscious obstacles), and the blooming of the golden flower (sudden Self-realization, akin to Jung's mandala). It bridges Eastern alchemy with Western psychology, emphasizing the journey toward individuation and inner light.

In this video, you'll gain a clear, modern breakdown of the text's core teachings, practical insights into applying "turning the light around" and other methods in daily life, real-life examples of psychological healing and spiritual growth, and an understanding of how this ancient wisdom echoes in mindfulness, therapy, and self-realization today—helping you cultivate inner peace, wholeness, and authentic joy amid modern chaos.

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