Explanation of Zhuang Zhou’s Qi Cultivation Secrets 庄周气诀解
Paul PengExplanation of Zhuang Zhou’s Qi Cultivation Secrets
This text is included in the Methods Category of the The Dongshen Section in The Daozang.
Its theories are based on the phrase from Zhuangzi·The Essentials of Nurturing Life: "The fingers that grasp the firewood are exhausted, but the fire is passed on." It argues that just as fire is sustained by firewood, life is prolonged by Qi—absorbing qi to nourish life can extend longevity. Additionally, it cites the Yinfu Jing (Scripture of Hidden Tally) to elaborate on the path of health preservation.
Explanation of Zhuang Zhou’s Qi Cultivation Secrets
