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With a mindfulness of respect, we worshiped the Yellow Emperor  in front of his temple (see photo) for being the founder of traditional Chinese medicine — recognized throughout Chinese history and from which we can now enjoy the benefits of Acupuncture, Qigong and herbal medicine called the 3 treasure of human health care in the world today.

Neijing is one of the most important classics of Daoism, as well as the highest authority on traditional Chinese medicine. Its authorship is attributed to the great Huang Di, the Yellow Emperor, who reigned during the 3^rd millennium BCE. This new translation consists of eighty-one chapters of the section of the Neijing known as the Suwen, or “Questions of Organic and Fundamental Nature.” (The other section, called the Lingshu, is a technical book on acupuncture and is not included here.)

Written in the form of a discourse between Huang Di and his ministers, The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Medicine contains a wealth of knowledge, including etiology, psychology, and cosmology. All of these subjects are discussed in a holistic context that says life is not fragmented, as in the model provided by modern science, but rather that all the pieces make up an interconnected whole. By revealing the natural laws of this holistic universe, the book offers much practical advice on how to promote a long, happy, and healthy life.

The original text of the Neijing presents broad concepts and is often brief with details. The translator’s(Dr Ni Maoshing) elucidations and interpretations, incorporated into the translation, help not only to clarify the meaning of the text but also to make it a highly readable narrative for students – as well as for everyone curious about the underlying principles of Chinese medicine.

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Lets take the 1^st chapter to enjoy…Chapter 1: THE UNIVERSL TRUTH as re- edited and titled by Master  Jirong Zhang

WHO WAS THE YELLOW EMPEROR:

In ancient times the Yellow Emperor, Huang Di, was known to have been a child prodigy. As he grew he showed himself to be sincere, wise, honest and compassionate. He became very learned and developed keen powers for observing nature. His people recognized him as a natural leader and chose him as their emperor.

WHAT WAS THEN THE REASONS FOR GOOD HEALTH AND LONGEVITY :

During his reign, Huang Di discoursed on medicine, health, lifestyle, nutrition and Taoist cosmology with his ministers Qi Bo, Lei Gong, and others, Their first discussion began with Huang Di inquiring, “I’ve heard that in the days of old everyone lived one hundred years without showing the usual signs of aging. In our time, however, people age prematurely living only fifty years. Is this due to a change in the environment, or is it because people have lost the correct way of life?”

THREE TREASURE WERE THE REASONS:

Qi Bo replied, “In the past, people practiced the Dao, the Way of Life. They understood the principle of balance, of yin and yang, as represented by the transformation of the energies of the universe. Thus, they formulated practices such as Dao-in, an exercise combining stretching, massaging, Acupuncture and Qi Gong breathing to promote energy flow and  and  meditation to help maintain and harmonize themselves with the universe. They ate a balanced diet and herbs at regular times, arose and retired at regular hours, avoided overstressing their bodies and minds, and refrained from over indulgence of all kinds. They maintained well-being of body and mind; thus, it is not surprising that they lived over one hundred years.

This is why at the Three Treasure Natural Medicine Clinics , we always trying to combine the treatment of Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals and Medical Qi Gong exercises together for the faster results that everyone looking for.

WRONG LIFE STYLE WAS THE COURSES:

“These days, people have changed their way of life. They drink wine as though it were water, indulge excessively in destructive activities, drain their jing-the body’s essence that is stored in the kidneys-and deplete their qi. They do not know the secret of conserving their energy and vitality. Seeking emotional excitement and momentary pleasures, people disregard the natural rhythm and order of the universe. They fail to regulate their lifestyle and diet, and sleep improperly. So it is not surprising that they look old at fifty and die soon after.

The Medical care system under yellow emperor:

After many years of war many lives were lost. the most important thing for the country was to increase the population size so as to rebuid the economy. Without a good health it would be difficulty. Doctors then under the Yellow Emperor’s medical care system was paid for the numbers of patients un-treated in each community. This had encouraged the doctors to focus on how to help the patients to be very healthy by living in a better life style….so prevention was more important than a cure…. For more information view  www.3treasure.com or call 07-33738668

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Part 2 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Yb-ro1KiT8

Part 3 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sA0cRVmuQbU

Part 4 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oh-eMmgXTs

If you have any enquiries or want to know more about the team, contact Master Jirong Zhang at 3 treasures natural medicine clinic on 07 3373 8668

Author: Jirong Zhang/Category: shaolin

WHAT IS SHAOLIN KUNG FU?
The Shaolin order dates to about 540 A.D., when an Indian Buddhist priest named Bodhidharma (Tamo in Chinese), travelled to China to see the Emperor. At that time, the Emperor had started local Buddhist monks translating Buddhist texts from Sanskrit to Chinese. The intent was to allow the general populace the ability to practice this religion. This was a noble project, but when the Emperor believed this to be his path to Nirvana, Tamo disagreed. Tamo’s view on Buddhism was that you could not achieve your goal just through good actions performed by others in your name. At this point the Emperor and Tamo parted ways and Tamo travelled to the nearby Buddhist temple to meet with the monks who were translating these Buddhist texts. Tamo went to a nearby cave behind Shao Shi Mountain and meditated for 9 years without movement until the monks recognized his religious prowess and admitted him.

Legend has it that he bored a hole through one side of the cave with his constant gaze; in fact, the accomplishment that earned his recognition is lost to history. When Tamo joined the monks, he observed that they were not in good physical condition. Most of their routine paralleled that of the Irish monks of the Middle Ages, who spent hours each day hunched over tables where they transcribed handwritten texts. Consequently, the Shaolin monks lacked the physical and mental stamina needed to perform even the most basic of Buddhist meditation practices. Tamo countered this weakness by teaching them 2 systems of meditation 1) Ligaments and tendons washing – known as Iron Shirt Qigong, 2) Marrow & bone washings – known as Zen meditation, this has been the legendary tradition of Shaolin Kung Fu. Shaolin Kung fu flourished during the Tang Dynasty as the Emperor Li Shi Ming allowed the Shaolin Temple to have 1200 martial arts monks as a special reserve army for the nations defence with the precept of Meat and Wine being removed for the first time.

THE TEACHING OF SHAOLIN KUNGFU
The teachings have various forms, the one that stands out the most is the 18 Arahan form, symbolizing the settings of Buddha. The state of achievement was realization of emptiness, in all Dharmas, and has gone beyond the ocean of suffering from craving and adversion……

I received many requests to ask me to teach Shaolin Kung Fu and I have become very cautious now a days in selecting my Kung Fu students. Someone really want to learn Kung Fu from me may need to make their request in such a way ”Master Jirong Zhang, I would like to learn Kung Fu from you for the high purpose of…………….” E.g. to be healthy and mindful ….help to protect families and friends, as a means of helping people to eliminate the suffering from drugs, smoking, alchohol and any unwanted addictions or habits. Yes! A high purpose is needed to learn Kung Fu in order to experience the feelings of mind-body blessing, physical precisions, great self control …..