Zhang Zhongjing’s Lost Legacy: The Wu Zang Lun and Its Journey through History
Discover the history, cultural significance, and foundational theories of Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun in this comprehensive webinar. Explore eight surviving manuscript versions and their impact on traditional Chinese medicine.
Rediscovering Zhang Zhongjing’s Lost Legacy: The Wu Zang Lun and Its Journey through History
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Live 26th Janaury 2025
In this 1-hour class, you will:
- Explore the rediscovery of Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang and its significance in the history of Chinese medicine.
- Gain insights into the eight surviving versions of the Wu Zang Lun, including their origins from Dunhuang, Zhejiang, Korea, and Japan, and their historical and cultural relevance.
- Compare the key differences between the various versions of the Wu Zang Lun and how they contribute to the evolution of medical thought.
Course Overview
Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun: A Rediscovered Medical Treasure
Zhang Zhongjing, celebrated as the author of the seminal Treatise on Cold Damage Disorders and Essential Prescriptions from the Golden Cabinet, profoundly shaped the history of Chinese medicine. Yet, few know that he also authored several other texts, now lost to time—except for the Wu Zang Lun (Five Viscera Theory), rediscovered in 1900 within the hidden library of China’s Mogao Caves at Dunhuang by Taoist priest Wang Yuanlu.
Historical Significance of Wu Zang Lun in Traditional Chinese Medicine
This webinar explores The History and Compilation of Zhang Zhongjing’s Wu Zang Lun, the first comprehensive English-language study of this ancient text. Participants will journey through its rediscovery and analysis of eight surviving versions, uncovering their historical and cultural significance.
The Rediscovery of Wu Zang Lun in the Mogao Caves
We will explore the discovery of the Wu Zang Lun in the Mogao Caves, shedding light on its preservation and the remarkable journey of this ancient medical classic.
Cultural and Historical Insights from Eight Wu Zang Lun Versions
The webinar examines eight surviving versions, including five from Dunhuang and three from Zhejiang, Korea, and Japan, uncovering their historical and cultural relevance to traditional Chinese medicine.
Exploring the Five Viscera Theory: Zhang Zhongjing’s Legacy
We will also analyze Zhang Zhongjing’s foundational Five Viscera Theory, a core concept that has shaped TCM practice.
Key Differences in Wu Zang Lun Manuscript Versions
Key differences between the manuscript versions will be discussed, offering new perspectives on Zhang Zhongjing’s enduring contributions to traditional Chinese medicine.
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