女真之道,原与男子之功大不相同(男子之道贵在养精,女子之道,贵在炼形)。药是以前段功夫,逐
一讲明,果能旦夕行之,虔心进步,使身中五脏之血皆返为气,自然化生。若真气潜生,将阴浊之体变为纯
阳,功夫至此,方能用火行符,才与男子同等。若不分门别类,其功焉能有济。故男子先炼药,后炼
形;女子先炼形,后炼药。因其体相攸分,故前后功夫差别。吾今立法教人,不得分明指示,方使学
者无亏学道。
女子照根据前段口诀,用心行持,若行到丹田血海之中,气机温暖,自然有清气一缕上冲心舍,直
至两乳。此时切不可动念,仍前依旧行功运转,他自然复行下降,仍旧归于血海。斯时气机已动,真气
已生,赤血之阴,变为白气之阳,若不用火行符,其气仍然化为赤血,白者复变为红,枉费功夫。到此时,
当用真火以炼之,又用真符以应之。符到火足,其气必凝。当此
气凝之候,别有景象,倘不分明讲出,恐用火过当,用符差错,必定有坏丹元。修真至此,宜细心熟记,
毋自忘失。若此刻工夫有误,不惟前功枉费,后功难修,而且有伤身命,防有血崩之患,终难治疗,学人
当记清楚。
然其景象何等相似,当其气归血海时,此气是血化成,并非是血,故血海不相应,如人出外变相归家,
即家人妇子皆不能识认,安能如前日之相投。血既化气,与血不相类,仍是不相投。故其下降血海时,
血海之中,必如鱼吸水一般。斯时四肢若醉,身体难容,如夫妇交媾相似,莫能禁止。到此地位,必
须拿定主宰,切忌不可放纵。一念凝守中宫,停聚良久,他自然向上冲关,升入泥丸,化为玉液,以意
引下重楼,还至两乳间而止;用凝气之法,以混合之,使其聚而不散。久久行之,自能达本还元,以通
胎息。若胎息一通,则仙道可计日而至。女贞修炼之者,当共勉之。
女真人的修炼之道,原本与男子的功夫大不相同(男子的道重在保养精气,女子的道重在锻炼形体)。药物是用于前一段的功夫,逐一讲明,如果能在早晚坚持实行,虔诚地进步,使身体中五脏的血都返还转化为气,自然就会化生出来。如果真气在暗中产生,将阴浊的身体变为纯阳之体,功夫达到这个境界,才能运用“火”和“符”,这才与男子同等。如果不分门别类,功夫怎么能有成效呢?所以男子先炼药,后炼形;女子先炼形,后炼药。因为他们的体质特征有所区分,所以前后的功夫有差别。我现在制定法则教导人,必须明确指示,才能使学习者不违背修道的大义。
女子按照根据前面的口诀,用心修持,如果行功到达丹田血海之中,气机温暖,自然有一股清气上冲心舍,直到两乳。此时切不可动念头,仍然像以前一样行功运转,它自然会再次下降,仍旧归于血海。这时候气机已经发动,真气已经产生,赤色的血之阴,变成了白色的气之阳,如果不使用“火”和“符”来炼化,这气仍然会化为赤血,白色又变回红色,白白浪费功夫。到了这个时候,应当用真火来炼化它,又用真符来应合它。符到火足,那气必然凝结。当此气凝结的时候,另有景象,如果不详细讲出,恐怕用火过当,用符差错,必定会损坏丹元。修真到这个地步,应该细心熟记,不要自己忘记丢失。如果此刻的功夫有误,不仅前面的功夫白费,后面的功夫难修,而且有伤身命,防备有血崩的祸患,最终难以治疗,学习者应当记清楚。
然而它的景象多么相似,当那气归入血海时,这气是由血化成的,并不是血,所以血海不相应,就像人外出变装回家,即使是家里的妻儿都不能识别,怎么能像往日那样投合。血既然化成了气,与血不相类似,仍然是不相投合。所以当它下降到血海时,血海之中,一定像鱼吸水一般。这时候四肢像喝醉了一样,身体难以容纳,像夫妇交媾相似,不能禁止。到了这个地位,必须拿定主宰,切忌不可放纵。一个念头凝守中宫,停留聚集很久,它自然向上冲关,升入泥丸宫,化为玉液,用意念引导经过重楼,回到两乳间而停止;用凝气的方法,来混合它,使它聚拢而不散。长久地实行,自然能达到根本还源,以通胎息。如果胎息一通,那么仙道可以计算日子就到了。女贞修炼的人,应当共同勉励。
The path of female true cultivation is originally very different from the practice of men (the way for men values preserving Jing [essence], while the way for women values refining the Xing [form]). The medicinal substances are for the previous stage of practice, explained one by one. If one can practice them diligently morning and evening, advancing with sincere devotion, causing the blood of the five Zang organs within the body to return and transform into Qi, it will naturally generate. When True Qi secretly arises, transforming the Yin-turbid body into a Pure Yang state, only when this level of skill is reached can one employ Huo [Fire] and Fu [Talismans], thereby becoming equal to men. If categories are not distinguished, how can the practice be effective? Therefore, men first refine Yao [medicinal substances/energy], then refine Xing [form]; women first refine Xing [form], then refine Yao [medicinal substances/energy]. Because their physical constitutions differ, the sequence of practices varies. I now establish laws to teach people; without clear indication, learners would fail to uphold the Dao.
Women should follow the preceding mantras, practicing with focused intent. When the practice reaches the Dantian [Elixir Field] and Xuehai [Sea of Blood], and the Qi mechanism becomes warm, naturally a strand of Clear Qi will rush upward to the Xin She [Heart Palace], reaching up to both breasts. At this moment, one must absolutely avoid stirring thoughts, continuing the practice as before; it will naturally descend again, returning to the Xuehai [Sea of Blood]. At this time, the Qi mechanism has moved, and True Qi has arisen; the Yin of red blood transforms into the Yang of white Qi. If Huo [Fire] and Fu [Talismans] are not used to refine it, the Qi will still transform back into red blood, and the white will revert to red, wasting effort in vain. Upon reaching this stage, one must use True Fire to refine it, and apply True Talismans to correspond. When the Talisman arrives and Fire is sufficient, the Qi will surely condense. During this condensation, there are other phenomena; if not explained clearly, improper use of Fire or errors in Talismans will inevitably damage the Dan Yuan [Elixir Origin]. Reaching this point in cultivation requires careful memorization, lest one forget. If the practice at this moment is erroneous, not only will previous efforts be wasted and future practice difficult, but it may also harm life and health, risking hemorrhage [blood collapse], which is ultimately hard to treat. Learners must remember this clearly.
However, the phenomena are so similar. When this Qi returns to the Xuehai [Sea of Blood], although this Qi is formed from blood, it is no longer blood; thus, the Xuehai [Sea of Blood] does not resonate. It is like a person returning home after changing appearance; even family members cannot recognize him, let alone interact as before. Since blood has transformed into Qi, it is unlike blood and remains incompatible. Therefore, when descending into the Xuehai [Sea of Blood], the sensation is like fish absorbing water. At this time, the four limbs feel intoxicated, the body feels unable to contain itself, resembling the union of husband and wife, uncontrollable. At this stage, one must firmly grasp the master consciousness, strictly avoiding indulgence. With a single thought condensed and guarding the Zhonggong [Central Palace], staying gathered for a long time, it will naturally rush upward through the passes, ascending to the Niwan [Mud Pillar/Glabella region], transforming into Yu Ye [Jade Fluid]. Using intent to guide it down through Chonglou [Throat/Jade Tower], stopping between the two breasts; using the method of condensing Qi to mix it, making it gather without scattering. Practicing this for a long time will naturally lead to returning to the Root and restoring the Primordial, achieving Tai Xi [Embryonic Breathing]. Once Tai Xi [Embryonic Breathing] is opened, the Immortal Path can arrive in days. Those cultivating female purity should encourage each other.