Archive for November 2021
An Introduction to The Eight Commentaries on Observing the Precepts of Life 遵生八箋 (1591)
The Eight Commentaries on Observing the Precepts of Life 遵生八箋 , is a Ming dynasty text focused on health and longevity. This lecture provides an introduction to the work, focusing on the chapter which delineates various methods to maintain optimal health in each particular season. These methods include physical exercises, herbal formulas and general lifestyle…
Read MoreThe Myth of Pan Gu and the Creation of the Universe
In this first of our solo podcast series on Chinese mythology, we delve into the myth of Pan Gu and Chinese cosmology. We explore the historical origins of the myth, and how this particular conception of the origins of the universe can enhance our understanding of Chinese medicine.
Read More7th November 2021 Wang Fengyi ‘s Birthday: The Passing of the Compassionate Mother
7th November 2021 Wang Fengyi ‘s Birthday The following post is in celebration of the birth of Wang Fengyi, on the 3rd day of the 10th lunar month in the year of 1864, which falls on the 7th November in the solar calendar in 2021. Wang Fengyi is considered a Confucian sage, as part of…
Read MoreRecords of the Words and Deeds of Wang Fengyi : 55. Yielding to Other People
王凤仪⾔⾏录 Records of the Words and Deeds of Wang Fengyi 五十五、讓人 55. Yielding to Other People The following is chapter 55 [working draft] of Wang Fengyi’s magnum opus; ‘The Record of the Words and Deeds of Wang Fengyi’ 王凤仪⾔⾏录, containing more than 200 chapters. Wang Fengyi is considered a Confucian sage, and part of the…
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