Nathan Brine – The Taoist Alchemy of Wang Liping: Volume Two

Like the legendary fish who leapt the waterfall to transform into a dragon, Taoist alchemists seek to change the self through a process of energetic refinement to become one with all that is. A balanced system of Taoist Alchemy has two sides. In one, we train the sinews, bones, blood, and qi. We become healthy. The other works with our True Nature, the innate never-changing part of us.

The first volume of this series presented how to build foundation including jing and qi. The Taoist Alchemy of Wang Liping, Volume Two goes further to introduce xinggong (inner nature) practice, clearly detailing the first four levels of theCelestial Eye curriculum, and seamlessly integrates it with internal alchemy. It also looks at the secret world of Taoist heart-to-heart transmission, along with other supplemental methods and techniques to help us enter the gateway of the sacred and experience what it is to be human.

Wang Liping is responsible for passing on the ancient knowledge of the Dragon Gate Lineage of Taoist practice, as a mentor and teacher for the next generation of students. Wang Liping’s lineage is a traditional Mountain Taoist lineage. These Taoists are fully engaged in self-transformation and the pursuit of transcendence.

Born in China’s northeast in 1949, Wang Liping was chosen by three masters of the Dragon Gate Lineage to become the 18th heir, holder and transmitter of the lineage. Wang Liping’s arduous training was described in the book Opening the Dragon Gate: The Making of a Modern Taoist Wizard. Wang Liping began teaching publicly in 1985. Since then, he has trained many students throughout China and abroad. He continues to live in China and teach.

Nathan has been teaching Chinese internal arts for over twenty years. He began Taoist practice in 1997, immersing himself in Taoist temple arts, martial arts, meditation, internal work (neigong), energy work (qigong), and internal alchemy. For several years Nathan lived in China and trained full-time with a number of masters, as well as learning Mandarin Chinese. After China, Nathan returned to Canada to pursue academic study of Taoism, where he received a BA in Asian Languages and Culture and worked towards an MA at the University of British Columbia, extending his knowledge of Classical Chinese and the Taoist canon.

After meeting Wang Liping, Nathan left graduate school and devoted himself wholly to learning Taoist alchemy. Wang Liping authorized Nathan to teach in 2015. Nathan now leads regular workshops in Vancouver, Canada, as well as internationally.

Nathan Brine The Taoist Alchemy of Wang Liping Volume Two

Enter the Inner Realms of Taoist Transformation

Nathan Brine’s Volume Two of The Taoist Alchemy of Wang Liping delves into the profound, esoteric layers of classical internal cultivation, presenting sacred teachings passed down from one of China’s most revered Taoist alchemists. This immersive continuation goes far beyond physical practice, guiding you into the realm of energetic refinement, consciousness expansion, and spiritual alignment.

Blending ancient Taoist wisdom with clear, accessible instruction, this volume offers serious practitioners and seekers an opportunity to explore the next phase of their journey—one rooted in silence, stillness, and the deep mystery of the Tao.

What You Will Experience in Volume Two

This course unveils deeper layers of the Dragon Gate tradition through oral transmissions and internal techniques that have rarely been documented in such accessible form. Far from theoretical, the teachings are meditative, energetic, and practical in nature—geared toward inner evolution.

Cultivation of the Middle Dantian

Learn to awaken and regulate the heart center, refining emotional energy into spiritual presence and serenity.

Energetic Purification of the Channels

Explore advanced methods for clearing meridian blockages, allowing Qi to circulate freely and harmonize the entire subtle system.

Guided Nei Gong Practices

Follow carefully explained internal meditations drawn directly from the oral tradition of Wang Liping—focused on absorption, transformation, and inner alchemical stillness.

Integration with Natural Rhythms

Understand how Taoist internal practice aligns with seasonal cycles, lunar patterns, and the energetic phases of life.

Stabilization of Shen (Spirit)

Move from scattered awareness into a state of profound mental clarity and centered presence through spirit-refining techniques.

Who Will Benefit From This Course

• Students of Taoist or esoteric meditation seeking deeper energetic cultivation

• Practitioners of Qigong, TCM, or martial arts aiming to integrate inner alchemy

• Spiritual explorers interested in non-dual systems of self-realization

• Individuals drawn to contemplative paths rooted in silence, breath, and inner harmony

• Seekers of transformation who wish to embody subtle energetic balance

About Nathan Brine and the Lineage of Wang Liping

Nathan Brine is a dedicated scholar and practitioner of Taoist inner alchemy, having trained extensively under the direct lineage of Grandmaster Wang Liping, a modern master of the Dragon Gate school (Longmen Pai). With a unique gift for communicating subtle, layered concepts to contemporary audiences, Nathan serves as a bridge between ancient transmission and modern practice.

Volume Two distills the essence of teachings rarely found in written form—offered here with reverence, clarity, and depth of personal experience.

Why This Course Stands Out

• Contains refined oral teachings rarely shared outside of China

• Balances theoretical insight with experiential, meditative instruction

• Encourages intuitive learning aligned with Taoist principle of wu wei

• Designed for inner alchemists ready to deepen their path beyond surface-level techniques

• Includes practical guidance for integrating energetic wisdom into daily life

Step Into the Subtle Dimensions of Inner Alchemy

This is not a course of memorization or mechanical routine—it is an invitation to perceive yourself and reality in an entirely new way. Through committed inner practice, you will begin to cultivate stillness that transforms, insight that illuminates, and a presence rooted in the mystery of the Tao.

Begin Volume Two of your journey today—and discover the alchemy that lives within