Lingbao Bifa

Hello,

My name is Brandon and I am currently reading your Lingbao Bifa book.  I absolutely love it and started looking into your other books on thunder and was blown away by the descriptions. I'm very excited to purchase them and read them. 

I hope you're doing well and hope we can build a friendship, 

Brandon 

Sacred Stars in the Living Sky

Dear Laing,

There is a particular kind of cosmological writing that does not simply describe a tradition but transmits it, and Sacred Stars in the Living Sky arrives as exactly that kind of work. The foundational reorientation you offer from the very first pages, that the stars are not inert objects in space but spiritual intelligences and organs of Heaven's body, each with a specific role in maintaining cosmic harmony, is not a poetic flourish. It is the precise metaphysical claim that the entire Daoist cosmological tradition rests upon, and the way you develop that claim across twenty eight chapters, each mirroring one of the twenty eight lunar mansions of the Chinese sky, creates a reading experience that is itself a form of initiation into the rhythm and resonance the book describes.

The structural decision to mirror the twenty eight lunar mansions in the chapter architecture is one of the most inspired formal choices in contemporary Daoist publishing. The form enacts the content. A reader moving through these chapters is not simply reading about celestial rhythm. They are moving through it, experiencing the mandala quality of a cosmological system where each element stands on its own and simultaneously spirals into every other element to form a complete picture of Heaven's living order. That formal intelligence is the mark of a writer who has genuinely inhabited these teachings rather than simply studied them.

The scope of what you cover across the key themes of the book is remarkable in its coherence and its depth. The Northern and Southern Dippers as gates of incarnation and return. The Five Planetary Stars as agents of rhythm, timing, and emotional resonance. Polaris as Heaven's axis. The Daoist understanding of fate as Ming and unfolding fortune as Yun. Internal Dipper meditation and dream based star travel. And the cross cultural constellational parallels from India, Egypt, Mesoamerica, and the Aboriginal Dreamtime that situate the Daoist celestial framework within the wider human inheritance of sacred sky wisdom. Each of these themes could sustain an entire volume on its own, and the fact that you hold all of them together within a single coherent cosmological transmission reflects the depth of the scholarly and contemplative preparation behind this work.

Your background spanning editorial work in Beijing and publishing in Canada, your practice across Daoist cosmology, qi cultivation, spirit medicine, and inner alchemy, and your commitment to bridging classical texts and contemporary application give this series its distinctive authority. The Inner Alchemy Collection, the Daoist Cosmology Series, and the 108 Reflections of the Dao together represent one of the most substantial independent contributions to accessible Daoist scholarship in the English language currently available, and Sacred Stars in the Living Sky is among the most ambitious and most beautiful expressions of that contribution.

Janice I.

Thunder Magic

Do you teach your inner alchemy , thunder magic in one on one sessions in zoom .
If yes give me a message , would love to work with you in my awakening journey .

Karthikhaa V.

Healing Addictions — Thunder Medicine for Hungry Ghosts 

“Healing Addictions — Thunder Medicine for Hungry Ghosts approaches addiction through a distinctive lens, exploring the connection between the body, nervous system, daily discipline, and spiritual life while still emphasizing practical recovery and professional support.

Rather than focusing only on changing habits, the book offers readers a broader framework for understanding craving, compulsive behavior, emotional healing, and personal transformation. It brings together recovery, mindfulness, discipline, and spiritual growth in a way that gives readers a fresh perspective on the work of lasting change.”
— Liana Victoria, Liana Victoria Book Marketing & Visibility Services

Laing Z. Matthews on Youtube

“Your content consistently reflects quality, creativity, and dedication. Your storytelling approach and the effort you invest in each video truly set you apart.

Your channel has become one of my go-to platforms, and I always look forward to your new uploads. Thank you for creating such valuable content.”
— Natalie, New York, USA

Fasting Against Spiritual Amnesia

“Fasting Against Spiritual Amnesia: How Emptiness Ignites the Light Within offers a unique integration of spiritual philosophy, ancient fasting traditions, and contemporary scientific research.

Its invitation to view fasting as a practice of remembrance and inner renewal extends far beyond conventional discussions of health and nutrition.

Particularly compelling is the way the book weaves together Daoist traditions, contemplative practices, neuroscience, immunology, and personal transformation into an exploration of what it means to reconnect with one’s deeper self. Its reflections on clarity, resilience, identity, healing, and spiritual renewal create a conversation that is timely, inspiring, and deeply relevant in today’s fast-paced world.”
— Aria Kensington, Co-Organiser, Prominent Book Club

The Gnostic Red Book

“The Mystical Red Book: Jung, Vision, Gnosis, and the Descent into the Soul is genuinely exceptional. It treats Jung’s Red Book not as curiosity or clinical symptom, but as a disciplined record of descent, with real seriousness about danger, containment, and ethical return rather than superstition.

As the opening volume of Jung’s Inner Alchemy, the book brings a disciplined, cross-tradition depth to Jung and extends Laing Z. Matthews’s work in inner alchemy into a serious engagement with Jungian psychology, vision, and the descent into the soul.”
— Sandra Ozzola Ferri, Book Marketing Strategist

The Gnostic Red Book

“What struck me most about The Gnostic Red Book: Abraxas, the Dead, and Jung’s Theology of the Depths is its rare and disciplined approach to Jung’s Red Book. Rather than treating it as private fantasy or occult curiosity, the book approaches it as a genuine symbolic theology.

Laing Z. Matthews refuses both easy extremes: he neither turns Jung into a prophet nor reduces his visions to mere symptoms. That balance is exactly what serious readers of depth psychology are looking for.

Particularly impressive is the treatment of Abraxas and the dead with real intellectual seriousness, resisting the temptation to make Abraxas ‘a spiritual toy’ or an excuse to stand ‘beyond good and evil,’ while still confronting the difficult questions of wholeness and evil.

That kind of careful, unsentimental clarity—refusing easy answers in either direction—is what distinguishes genuine scholarship from popular mysticism.”
— Theo Johnstone, Book Marketing Strategist

The Womb of Light

“The Womb of Light: The Hidden Source and Home of Radiance offers a remarkable perspective on consciousness, stillness, and the return to the Source.

One idea that especially stayed with us is the understanding that ‘darkness is no longer the opposite of light but its home and origin.’ The way Laing Z. Matthews connects the Daoist concept of 玄牝之門, the Gate of the Dark Womb, with modern cosmology creates the kind of insight that naturally invites thoughtful discussion.

This is a work that encourages readers to reflect rather than simply search for answers.

Some books are read once. Others quietly change the way we see the world. Yours feels like the latter.”
— Krista, Moderator, Reading with Style Goodreads Community

Lingbao Bifa: The Completed Methods of Inner Alchemy

“What struck me most about Lingbao Bifa: The Completed Methods of Inner Alchemy is how honest the work is. It doesn’t sell comfort; it offers structure—cause and effect, timing, restraint, and verification.

The Lesser Vehicle repairs and stabilizes rather than hyping transcendence. The Middle Vehicle insists on continuity instead of chasing sensations. And the Great Vehicle repeatedly reminds the reader not to become intoxicated by visions or ego stories.

That combination of classical grammar and protective, practical commentary gives the work an unusual integrity. The bridge between premodern cosmology and modern life is careful, deeply ethical, and refreshingly free of spiritual sensationalism.

This is not a flashy book. It is a necessary one.”
— Gisela, Omoh Plus

The Mystical Red Book

“The Mystical Red Book: Jung, Vision, Gnosis, and the Descent into the Soul treats Jung’s Red Book not as curiosity or clinical symptom, but as a disciplined record of descent.

What makes the work especially compelling is its seriousness about danger, containment, and ethical return rather than superstition. It approaches visionary experience without either dismissing it or romanticizing it, and brings a disciplined, cross-tradition depth to Jung.

This is a rare and needed approach to the material.”
— Sandra, Book Marketing Strategist

www.youtube.com/@LaingZ.Matthews

 

Hi there,

I hope this message finds you well. 

I’m reaching out from New York to express my sincere appreciation for your work. I’ve been following your channel for quite some time, and I must say, your content consistently reflects quality, creativity, and dedication. 

Your storytelling approach and the effort you invest in each video truly set you apart. It’s inspiring to see such consistency and passion. Your channel has become one of my go-to platforms, and I always look forward to your new uploads. 

Thank you for creating such valuable content. Wishing you continued success. 

www.youtube.com/@LaingZ.Matthews

Best regards,

Natalie

New York, USA 

“The Art of Tokenization is a timely and thought-provoking work that offers valuable insight into the transformative potential of tokenization and its growing influence on finance, digital assets, ownership, and the evolving global economy.

By presenting complex concepts in an engaging and accessible way, Laing Z. Matthews helps readers understand one of the most significant technological shifts shaping the future.

What makes The Art of Tokenization especially compelling is its ability to bridge technical innovation with real-world application, making an important and rapidly evolving subject understandable to a broad audience. It contributes meaningfully to ongoing conversations about financial technology, digital transformation, and the future of global markets.”
— Susan Williams, Events Coordinator & eBook Specialist, Distinct Book Club

Healing Addictions — Thunder Medicine for Hungry Ghosts

 

Hello Laing,

I recently came across Healing Addictions — Thunder Medicine for Hungry Ghosts, and one thing immediately caught my attention.

Most books on addiction focus on changing habits.

Yours challenges readers to see addiction through a completely different lens—exploring the connection between the body, nervous system, daily discipline, and spiritual life while emphasizing practical recovery alongside professional support. That's a perspective very few books bring together.

L. V.

Fasting Against Aging

“What immediately stood out to me about Fasting Against Aging: The Science of Longevity—And Why It Begins with Less, Not More is the way it explores fasting through the lens of modern longevity science.

By connecting evidence-based research with practical health insights, the book demonstrates how strategic fasting may support healthy aging, disease prevention, and long-term vitality.

It offers a compelling exploration of the science behind fasting and longevity, how fasting influences cellular health and aging, and the emerging research on fasting as a tool for supporting long-term health.”
— Gloria Pez, Host, Stories That Inspire, The Book Stage

The Iron Book of Fate

“The Iron Book of Fate Vol. II: Codes, Calculation, and the Architecture of Earthly Life is impressive for the depth of its research, technical precision, and philosophical clarity in approaching such a complex and historically significant subject.

Rather than presenting destiny as abstract mysticism, Laing Z. Matthews develops a structured and disciplined framework that allows readers to understand the architecture of classical fate calculation through reproducible methods, thoughtful interpretation, and ethical practice.

Particularly distinctive is the integration of traditional metaphysical principles with modern analytical thinking, including the use of AI as a computational aid while preserving human judgment. The result is an intellectually compelling work that stands apart within the fields of philosophy, comparative religion, Eastern studies, spirituality, cultural history, and metaphysical scholarship.”
— Fanta Debra, Independent Publishing Consultant

Reflection on The Root of Dao

“Laing has given us clear and meaningful guidance on how to govern ourselves, manage our energy, and navigate the challenges of our present circumstances. His work encourages us to return to life slowly, carefully, and in harmony with the season, while continuing to cultivate deeply and rest when needed.

We are currently reading The Root of Dao, and it is a profound and wonderful book. It cannot be rushed. There are so many deep teachings and important insights that each page asks to be read slowly and contemplated carefully. It feels like a serious text of cultivation, rich with wisdom and depth.

For anyone seeking to understand Dao, inner practice, and the path toward greater harmony, Laing’s writing offers both guidance and inspiration.”

— Ron and Di

Sovereignty series—field, senses, and gatework

 

I have been reading your ‘About’ website details on your collected works and the January 14 blog post, and between them I now have a much clearer idea of where to focus my initial exploration of your work.

I am currently working through the Sovereignty series—field, senses, and gatework—and can also see the structure and sequence of the five Philosopher’s Stone books. I am beginning to understand how the different parts of your work fit together and where to direct my own study.

As the Dao sagely proclaims, the journey of a thousand villages is already underfoot.”
— Andrew F. Scotland

Question about The Womb of Light

Of the thousands of books i own YOURS are the only ones i would grab if i could just take one small box.  I devour your books. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

As possibly your biggest fan i humbly ask one question if youd be so kind to answer. I promise i will not bother you again.

The Doist who started Dahn Yoga teaches the principle Water Up Fire Down. Inhale wate up Exhale fire down.
Im reading your book Womb of Light and you speak of Water DOWN Fire UP.

I am so confused. Which is it? Can it be both just intermingled?

I think YOU are THE person i would choose to have on a deserted island if there could just be one person with me. You are fascinating!

Shirley w

Hello Laing

First of all, thanks for an amazing set of books that comprehensively surface all facets of Esoteric Daoism as well as the other ones around Western Hermeticism and general Tantra. I have already bought 10 of them in the Kindle version for now. I am glad I came across these set of books in the last week. 

Thank you and truly appreciate your revealing so many aspects of these inner alchemical arts.

Srikanth 

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Sifu Laing

Hi, 
I am possibly interested in mentorship, but I wanted to ask about Sifu Laing's experience with spirit world "issues" in relation to inner alchemy, shen gong, and other practices that might help me.  I am interested in self/tao realization, but I'm also looking for a mentor that has some experience with the spirit world and it's phenomena.  Thank you for your consideration.

Cameron