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I have compiled a short suggested reading list for those who are interest in learning more about East Asian Medicine, Philosophy, Daoism, and Neigong (internal cultivation practices).
Discusses the necessity of studying classical Chinese medical texts in today’s acupuncture schools. Through understanding these texts we as practitioners can use the diagnostic parameters to help rebalance the landscape and chronobiology of the human body to address many of the clinical challenges of today.
The Xuanmen Zaowan Tan Gongke Jing 玄門早晚壇功課經, recited at the altar at every Quanzhen Daoist Temple. Contains prayers of purification, hagiographies of deities, prayers of commitment, cosmology, meditation, theory and more. A key text for those seeking to understand Daoist doctrine and practice as it is experienced in daily life at the temples. This scriptures is part of the four the main corpus of liturgical texts common to most Quanzhen Longmen Daoist temples.
A poetic and practical introduction to tradition-based Daoist practice-realization from an applied, committed, and lived perspective. This is the primary Daoist practice manual used in the Daoist Foundation community.
Daoist monk Cheng Xuanying in the 7th century CE. This commentary is a quintessential text of Tang dynasty Daoist philosophy and of Chongxuanxue or Twofold Mystery teachings. Cheng Xuanying proposes a reading of the ancient Daode jing that aligns the text with Daoist practices and beliefs and integrates Buddhist concepts and techniques into the exegesis of the Daode jing.
Literal, line-by-line translations of Sūn Sīmiǎo’s two essays “On the Professional Practice of the Great Doctor” and “On the Sublime Sincerity of the Great Doctor,” which constitute the first two chapters of his Bèijí qiānjīn yàofāng 《備急千金要方》
A companion guide and commentary based on Z’ev’s personal study, teaching of clinical application of the first 23 chapters of the Nan Jing 難經. To assist practitioners to further develop their understanding in clinical practice and to develop their own method from the information provided
The Sanguan Jing 三官經/The Scripture of the Thee Officials (or The Profound Scripture of the Upmost Three Officials Who Bestow Blessings, Pardon Sins, Dispel Calamities, Avert Disasters, Prolong Life, and Secure Destiny) focuses on one’s activities, & speaks directly to the ramifications and repercussions of these actions, in outlining the basic nature of cause & effect from a from a Daoist doctrinal perspective. This is the 3rd scripture in the liturgical texts common to Quanzhen Longmen Daoist temples & is recited daily at noon (11-1 hour).
This 20th Anniversary Edition collection of nine important, representative, and practice-oriented Daoist texts has been thoroughly revised, updated, & expanded, includes a new introduction, updated translations and , text-specific Daoist glossaries and various appendices for each section to assist in a deeper engagement of the text.
A comprehensive text on the subject of Neigong, providing detailed and practical instructions of the beginning stages internal alchemical process in a clear any easy format, in addition to explaining its philosophical basis. Useful for anyone wanting to get an overview and general understanding about Neigong.
A fantastic translation of Suwen Chapter 5, which discusses the core of Chinese Medical thinking, which is all things Yin and Yang and its importance to the maintenance of health and the harmonizing Heaven and Earth. Not only does it provide a stellar translation of this fundamental chapter, it also provides commentary from both historical and contemporary physicians
Inspired by personal observations and the classical texts, this text assist practitioners in understanding the concepts of ming men and ministerial fire. Z’ev elucidates their mechanisms and their relationship to the clinical treatment of complex conditions and the ecological & philosophical implications for life on this planet.
The Beidou Jing 北斗經 /The Perfected Scripture of the Upmost Profoundly Numinous Northern Dipper that Prolongs Life & Affects Fundamental Destiny provides a glimpse into the complexities of Daoist metaphysics, including time and space, as well as the nature of our existence and its causes. It answers fundamental questions pertaining to cyclic rebirth, ethical development, and the soteriological efficacy of ritually performed scripture. This is the fourth scripture in the main corpus of liturgical texts common to most Quanzhen Longmen Daoist temples.
The first contemplative bi-lingual translation of the Daode Jing 道德經 rooted in a Daoist scholar-practitioner approach. Focusing on the technical specifics of the work, on Daoist cultivation & realization and enables deeper engagement with the classical Chinese Daoist source-text. An abridged version of the text, Daode jing: A Daoist Contemplative Translation distills the essence of its more technical edition above makes easier to bring with you on your mountain hikes.
This text examines Chinese medicine as a science pertaining to the evolution of consciousness, by exploring the Chinese notion of destiny as it applies to the practice of acupuncture & herbal medicine, and can be easily understood by both practitioners of East Asian medicine and their patients. This texts should be a standard in every acupuncturist’s library.
A beautiful translation of the teachings of Wang Fengyi's Five Element emotional healing system or virtue healing. A system of healing of by treating disease through the principles of one’s inner nature. Guiding the reader to analyze one’s experiences and behaviors via moral cultivation, virtuous actions and emotional releases and to develop a heart full of deep gratitude toward others.
Coming Soon:
A Ring without End: Channel Theory in the Neijing and Nanjing
“The Perfected Scripture of the Life Receiving Golden Seals of the Five Dippers as Spoken by Taishang Laojun” is a treasure trove of Daoist doctrine relating to cosmology & the genesis of human life as we revolve in the cycle of death and rebirth. From where does the human form receive its gifts of matter & animation? How does karma become manifest in our coalescing forms, deep in the beginnings of each incarnation? How do we integrate essential concepts from the Chinese natural sciences into the systems of Daoist ethics and cosmology?
Traces of a Daoist Immortal: Chén Tuán 陳摶 of the Western Marchmount
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