Гэ Хун. Баопу-цзы

Treatise by the outstanding Taoist philosopher, alchemist, physician and historian Ge Hong ``Baopu Tzu``, written around 320 AD. e., is a kind of encyclopedia of early medieval Taoism. The doctrine of the Tao-Way of the universe and the ways of acquiring it, alchemy and magic, medicine and astrology, the doctrine of immortal celestial beings and recipes for making the elixir of eternal life - these are just some of the topics discussed in detail by Ge Hong in his “alchemical apocalypse”, how The treatise was named "Baopu Tzu" by the great Russian sinologist Academician V.M. Alekseev. Ge Hong's treatise has long attracted the attention of domestic researchers. Back in the 20s, the outstanding sinologist Yu.K. began working on it. Shchutsky, however, his work was not destined to be completed. And only now the Russian reader gets the opportunity to get acquainted with this amazing text, which intertwines descriptions of magic mushrooms and discussions about Taoism and Confucianism, recipes for the transmutation of metals and fascinating short stories about immortals, philosophical reflections and recommendations on breathing practice and sexual hygiene. The translation is of significant interest to orientalists, cultural scientists, religious scholars, historians of science, physicians and anyone interested in the spiritual culture of China. The first complete translation into Russian