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The Importance of Studying the Huangdi Neijing

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The Importance of Studying the Huangdi Neijing

Life medicine is the highest knowledge in anthropology, and it is also a saying that sages value medicine and pharmacology. The Huangdi Neijing discusses familiar concepts such as the four cardinal directions and the four seasons, making the learning process a beautiful journey of capturing the light and shadows of nature; it allows us to … Read more

Understanding ‘Xu’ and ‘Shi’ in Calligraphy

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Understanding 'Xu' and 'Shi' in Calligraphy

This class breaks down The weather is getting cooler, and with less irritability, one can quietly read and practice calligraphy. Recently, I seem to have gained some insights into ‘虚’ (Xu) and ‘实’ (Shi). This week, let’s discuss ‘虚’ and ‘实’. ‘虚’ is a large mound. The Kunlun mound is referred to as Kunlun Xu. … Read more