Intention: Embodying the Moment, Transforming Disease
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Intention: Embodying the Moment, Transforming Disease
Description
EJOM (2008), Moden, Lee.
Abstract
Sun Simiao once said: ‘Medicine is yi.Those who are proficient at usingyiare good doctors.’ Zhao Xuemin said: ‘Medicine isyi. It is not as good to use medicinals as it is to useyi…’ (Scheid and Bensky, 1998). This article grew out of a passion to explore the root of statements such as these, from an interest in the inner orientation of the practitioner and from the subtle, dynamic interactions between patient and practitioner. It also arose from a belief that from understanding the wisdom of the ancient guiding principles contained within the Chinese medical classics, we may find significant relevance of that wisdom in contemporary practice. It is only by exploring (both cognitively and experientially) these concepts for ourselves that we might avoid dismissing potentially rich information that offers the possibility of deepening our understanding and informing and transforming our practice.
Alternative Title
EJOM
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Date
Date Created
2/28/2015
Language
English
Subject
Type
Journal Article
issn
1351-6647
issue
1
volume
6