Posts by Purple Cloud Institute
9 Exercises to Develop Immunity E-book and Video
The exercises depicted in the following video and e-book have been compiled from several different traditional Chinese therapeutic exercise and martial arts systems including Tai Ji Quan, Yi Quan, Tong Bei Quan, various other systems of Wudang Daoist Qi Gong and Meditation as well as a close reading of many ancient Chinese texts in order…
Read MoreTaewoo Kim: Lineage and Traditional Medicine in Korea
In this episode of the Podcast, we talk to Professor Taewoo Kim of Kyung Hee University in depth about the practice of traditional medicine in Korea. We discuss the various different lineages being practiced in Korea today, some older and some newer, delving into to what role older classical medical texts play and how systems…
Read MoreAn 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…
Read MoreChinese Medicine Series 12: Explanations of Channels and Points Vol.2
Chinese Medicine Series 12: Explanations of Channels and Points Vol.2 The following post is an excerpt from ’Explanations of Channels and Points Vol. 2 from the chapter ‘The Hand Juéyīn Pericardium Network Channel & Points’ translated by Michael Brown and edited by Allen Tsaur. It explains succinctly why the points are named the way they…
Read More‘The Complete Compendium of Zhang Jingyue Vol 50-51’: Eight Battle Arrays of New Formulae with Commentaries and Supplementary Case Studies by Zhang Jingyue and Chen Xiuyuan: Case Study
‘The Complete Compendium of Zhang Jingyue Vol 50-51’: Eight Battle Arrays of New Formulae with Commentaries and Supplementary Case Studies by Zhang Jingyue and Chen Xiuyuan by Allen Tsaur (Working Draft # 1; publication forthcoming early 2022, Purple Cloud Press Series). The first title of this series can be purchased here: Complete Compendium of Zhang…
Read MoreWang Fengyi: Chapter 9: The Four Great Realms 四⼤界
Wang Feng Yi Chapter 9: The Four Great Realms 四⼤界 The following is an excerpt from Wang Fengyi’s ‘Discourse on Transforming Inner Nature’ translated by Johan Hausen and Jonas Akers. Wang Fengyi became known as Confucian sage, who developed a healing system with the belief that ailments originate from the heart-mind only, or in other…
Read MoreDaoism Series: 42 The Dragon Gate’s Core Methods Commentary on Seeking Masters and Inquiring About the Dao
Daoism Series: 42 The Dragon Gate’s Core Methods [Commentary on Seeking Masters and Inquiring About the Dao, chapter 8 excerpt forthcoming] Our father and mother gave us life, but this does not enable us to grow wings and ascend to the heavens. The teacher can give you a ladder to the heavens that has come…
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