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The Magus of Java: Teachings of an Authentic Taoist Immortal (Paperback)

by Kosta Danaos (Author)
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  • Paperback: 224 pages
  • Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company (Nov 2000)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0892818131
  • ISBN-13: 978-0892818136
  • Product Dimensions: 22.6 x 14.2 x 1.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 32,878 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A groundbreaking book. This is a remarkable and fascinating account of a truly phenomenal life.


Virginia Slayton, Convergence, Fall 2000

It is well worth the read. For all of you with an adventurous spirit!
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Consistently Rewarding, 13 Dec 2001
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Anyone who has enjoyed tales of superhuman abilities appearing in the far east will definetly find this book a joy to read. Far from simply regurgitating the 'street fighter' style fantasy that can be found in other publications, this work is a factual and concise insight into the world of a true Taoist Immortal. A man so deeply interesting that the reader will be desperate to here more of the Mo Pai and the art of Nei Kung. This book stretches the imagination while giving one an important glimpse into the heavily guarded history of these strange and yet infinitely important arts. The human animal and spirit will never seem dull to anyone who buys this book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Yet Surreal Read, 23 April 2008
I first read this book a little over three years ago after reading "Nei Kung: The Secret Teachings of the Warrior Sages," and it was rather a surreal read. I kept flipping back to the copyright page to see if it's a work of fiction, but it was not so. This book is a story of an incredible journey of the author, Kosta Danaos, who begun his quest to find and met with an internal arts master by the name of John Chang and his experiences and lessons with him. From reading this book, I thought it was too unreal to be a fact considering that Chang was able to break the laws of the physical reality. But again, it was not so because I have later seen the videos of Chang's psi abilities in action (e.g., pyrokinesis, telekinesis, and levitation), including the video of Lorne and Lawrence Blair's documentary series "Ring of Fire."

The one thing that I have found quite interesting from this book is the moral discussion of karma as relating to becoming like Chang. Obtaining the powers, higher than normal, requires a great responsibility. I do agree with Chang that he does not want to create "monsters" as to why he was strict on the student selections. That made sense since nowadays a thirst for psychic powers is, in an essence, an ego boost or superiority. Also, discussions of Yang and Yin and Mo-Pai tradition are informative read.

Thinking back on it now, the stories surrounds Chang reminds me a lot like Castaneda's Don Juan in "The Teachings of Don Juan: a Yaqui Way of Knowledge."

Considering the fact that English was not Danaos' first language, this book is really well written and well organized. With little over 200 pages, I could not put this book down as it had enthralled my thoughts and emotions. Whether or not if it is a real story, this book is an intriguing and fascinating read, especially the stories about the "Immortals" of the ancient past, but that's just me.
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12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Story - poorly written, 25 April 2004
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The story behind the book is amazing and thought provoking - if only ithad been written in a better style. The author lurches between the storyand "interpretations" of and about science. These are poor and detractfrom what could be a truly epic story. Avoid!
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