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Concept of Soul in CCM
The Five Shen in Chinese Medicine is the foundation of our Soul through the Lens of Daoist Thought.
The Five Shen
In Chinese medicine, the Five Shen represent different aspects of the human spirit and consciousness. The balance of these Shen is contributing to mental clarity, emotional stability, and a sense of purpose.
The Five Shen
Zhi — The Willpower
About the fifth Shen in Chinese Medicine. Kidneys as the base for willpower and memory.
The Five Shen
Yi — The Intellect
The Intellect — Yì — is located in the Spleen and is responsible for applied thinking, studying, memorising, focusing, changing state, and generating ideas
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Po — The Corporeal Soul
The Corporeal Soul — Po — known as the physical and rational aspect of human nature, is responsible for our bodily functions and is housed by the Lungs.
The Five Shen
Hun — The Ethereal Soul
The Ethereal Soul — Hun — known as the dark, intuitive, and non-rational side of human nature, is responsible for our dreams and visions and is housed by the Liver.
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Shen — the Mind
The article guides you through the definition of Shen, its role for our Mind and Body, as well as the old Daoist teachings of Bai Xin — the Purification of the Heart-Mind. Along with excerpts of old scriptures, you learn why this inner cultivation is so important in Daoism.