Decoding the "Divine Consciousness" of the Temple of Heaven: The "Mandala" Writing of Daoist Alchemy

Pang Yanning

This paper deciphers the "divine consciousness" embedded in the Beijing Temple of Heaven—a Ming-Qing imperial sacrificial site for heaven worship—through the lens of Daoist alchemical "mandala" (坛城 Tancheng).

https://sciencepublishinggroup.com/artic...0251303.17

by Jens Hoyrup

"The recipes found in ancient texts encompass techniques for imitating precious metals and creating dyes, revealing a sophisticated knowledge of materials that predated modern understandings of chemistry."


https://www.academia.edu/3131764/ALCHEMY...ATHEMATICS

By Esat Goceri

"The ancient Egyptians had many advanced scientific technologies, with much being found in picture form and in three-dimensional models throughout Egypt. Themes reflecting scientific knowledge and achievement can be found throughout the world in various ancient civilizations.
These teachings seemed to center on electromagnetic energies."

https://www.academia.edu/31716878/Ancien...nd_Science

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This famous alchemical engraving by Wolfgang Kilian from the 17th century titled “Auri Potabilis Chimice Praeparati”, which translates to “The Chemical Preparation of Drinkable Gold (The Golden Elixir)”. This illustration is taken from the alchemical medical manuscript Microcosmus Hypochondriacus by Malachias Geiger (1652).

https://www.instagram.com/p/COwST-QBO_4/

Microcosmus Hypochondriacus here:

https://archive.org/details/BIUSante_84055

Disappointing coverage of his esoteric interests in the literature:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wolfgang_Kilian

Adam, do you know his work at all well?

I'm not sure about the copyright status of the texts on this Turkish site.

https://tr.booklibrary.cc/book/3718883/6...=recommend

https://www.deepl.com/en/translator

"Alchemy Rising: The Green Book is the first in a projected trilogy by the alchemist Heliophilus that aims to unveil the Sacred Art. Alchemy is the central pillar of Hermeticism, essential for both understanding and undertaking the magical work of the Western tradition, which is steeped in its symbolism. As such, the initiatory lessons of this opening volume comprise a valuable addition to the library and laboratory of alchemist, herbalist, magician or witch."

https://www.cycliclaw.com/scarlet-imprin...green-book

"Throughout history, the concept of death and the processes of transformation have fascinated alchemists, philosophers, and mystics alike. Among the myriad of texts dedicated to these themes, the Mortificatio, often referred to as the Alchemical Book of the Dead, stands out for its unique blend of esoteric knowledge and profound symbolism."

https://seemydocs.online/religion-and-sp...explained/

"In the magical domain of alchemy, seven divine tree symbols hold powerful meanings. The Kalpavriksha, a wish-fulfilling tree, embodies abundance, while the Philosophical Tree represents cosmic order. Ever heard of Yggdrasil? It’s the Norse world tree, connecting life’s cycles. Mercury’s Serpent illustrates transformation, capturing the essence of rebirth. Salt grounds us, and sulfur ignites our passion. Alchemical trees serve as guides for spiritual enlightenment. Want to uncover even more tree mystique?"

https://silentbalance.com/sacred-tree-ar...nuscripts/

"Alright, settle in, aspiring mages and potion-slinging enthusiasts! We’re diving deep into the philosophical cauldron today, dissecting the very foundations of alchemy: its elements. Forget your periodic table for a moment, because in the world of transforming lead into gold (figuratively, of course… mostly), the elements represent far more than just atoms and molecules. They are fundamental principles, qualities of existence, and stages of a transformative process. They are, in essence, the building blocks of the spiritual and physical universe."

https://cyberpost.co/what-do-the-element...n-alchemy/

"This timeline of chemistry lists important works, discoveries, ideas, inventions, and experiments that significantly changed humanity's understanding of the modern science known as chemistry, defined as the scientific study of the composition of matter and of its interactions."

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_chemistry