Mysticism is a term for the spiritual energy of the universe itself. Through spiritual practice and development, this energy can be known. This book contains numerous charts and illustrations, along with traditional practices. 5,000 years ago the Yellow Emperor sought out achieved masters to receive their mystical instruction; 3,000 years prior, I Ching instruction was passed down orally. Thus for 8,000 years, mystical knowledge has been passed down from he Taoist sages to Master Ni, Hua Ching. Mysticism presents another kind of knowledge that does not use senses or machines: omniscience. People generally accumulate knowledge by way of study and experience through their limited sensory capabilities and technological devices. However, these fail to detect that which is too big, like the universe, or that which is too small, like spiritual being. Through spiritual development, both the entirety of the universe and the spirits can be known. Mysticism: Empowering The Spirit Within is an invaluable addition to the reading list for any seeking of an inner wisdom. -- Midwest Book Review Hua-Ching Ni is an author, teacher, a healer who addresses the essential nature of human life an assists people with personal growth and development. Having been raised in a long family tradition of healing and spirituality, Hua-Ching Ni spent his youth learning from highly achieved masters in the mountains of China. He is the beneficiary of a broad spiritual tradition passed down since the golden age of China.