Supreme Clarity Scripture of Qi Regulation 太清调气经

The author of this text is uncredited. Judging from its content and linguistic style, it is believed to have been compiled during the The Tang Dynasty.

Comprising one volume, it is included in the Methods Category of the The Dongshen Section in The Daozang.

Supreme Clarity Scripture of Qi Regulation

The first half of the text refutes various traditional qi cultivation methods passed down from earlier generations, such as the distinction between "vital qi" and "dead qi" before and after midday, visualizing the vital qi of the five directions, holding one’s breath to attack illnesses when ill, and retaining qi without letting it escape. The second half describes techniques including qi regulation, qi absorption, qi tempering, qi holding, and qi surrendering. Its core tenet lies in practicing embryonic breathing and qi cultivation to eliminate diseases and preserve health.