Guest guest Posted August 24, 2000 Report Share Posted August 24, 2000 I asked: >Heiner > >Are there any indications in the tao tsang canon that Taoist immortality >seekers used hallucinogenic substances in their quest? Various forms of >mushrooms and marijuana were used by shamanic tribes in Asia, with whom >the early taoists rubbed elbows, no doubt. Heiner Fruehauf wrote: > > I have not come across any reference of this sort, but the Dao Zang is so > extensive that somwhere, I am sure, you would find something like that. > External alchemy practice usually refers to the taking of substances for > extended periods of time (not one time application with immediate effect), > at the end of which the seeker becomes " light in body and clear in mind. " > > > Best, > > Heiner -- Chinese Herbal Medicine (503) 771-9599 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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