Renzhitang's Daily Morning and Evening Recitation Lessons for the Medical Gate

Name: Renzhitang's Daily Morning and Evening Recitation Lessons for the Medical Gate
ISBN: 9787513260077

任之堂中医传播小组China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaDec 2021

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Word count: 186K words
Chapters: 46
ISBN: 9787513260077

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Summary

This book is a recitation primer for beginners in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), produced by the Rentang TCM Dissemination Group. Grounded in traditional culture and rooted in medical ethics, with medical skills as its vital force, it compiles notable works on moral education, essential passages from classics, and celebrated texts handed down through the ages into three sections: Ethics, Traditional Culture, and Medical Art.

The primer emphasizes the great root of TCM education—the culture of medical ethics—and proposes "reciting classics" as a convenient gateway for beginners. Through unceasing oral recitation, day-and-night edification, and months and years of immersion, learners become one with TCM morning and night, opening a path to mastering the basics of TCM through recitation.

Editor's review

This is no ordinary anthology of classics, but an introductory TCM recitation text that places "medical ethics" first. Divided into three sections—Ethics, Traditional Culture, and Medical Art—it selects famous works on moral education, essential passages from traditional classics, and celebrated transmitted texts, with a clear editorial logic. Its core claim is that entry into TCM begins with laying a foundation—a foundation in medical ethics and the medical way—and only then medical skill and technique, an orientation that stands out among comparable introductory readers. The "daily morning and evening lessons" in the title emphasize building a daily connection with TCM through unceasing recitation and day-and-night immersion, rather than tackling abstruse theory from the outset. For self-learners, it offers an executable entry ritual and textual sequence; for TCM educators, it can serve as source material for morning readings or pre-class recitation. One need not aim to understand everything at once when reading—persistence and accumulation matter most; treat it as a daily point of contact with TCM.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Beginners new to TCM who wish to start from medical ethics and traditional culture
Students in TCM-related fields who need morning and evening recitation materials
TCM educators seeking selections for morning readings or pre-class recitation
General readers interested in the relationship between traditional culture and the medical way

Not a good fit for

Those hoping to directly study specific pattern differentiation, prescriptions, and clinical techniques
Readers who prefer systematic theoretical exposition and a rigorous knowledge framework
Those without a fixed recitation schedule who only wish to skim quickly for information

Reading tips

Set aside a short period each morning and evening for recitation; don't aim to memorize—first aim for oral and aural familiarity.
Proceed in the order of Ethics, Traditional Culture, and Medical Art; do not skip ahead.
After reciting, note in one or two sentences the line that struck you most that day, accumulating impressions.
Combine with copying: alternate recitation and writing to deepen impressions.

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
前言
上篇道德篇
大医精诚
《伤寒论》序
医家座右铭
清静经
黄帝阴符经
道德经
易经易传全文（十翼全文）
中篇传统文化篇
四书
庄子
孙子兵法
大发心
修学精神
养生防病
传世美文
下篇医术篇
经论总抄
病因赋
杂病赋
药性赋
引经药
治病主药诀
方剂歌诀
黄帝内经（节选）
难经（节选）
伤寒论（节选）
金匮要略（节选）
温热论（节选）
湿热病篇（节选）
神农本草经（节选）
药性总义
草药辨性歌
六陈歌
妊娠禁忌歌
十九畏歌
十八反歌
周身经穴赋
百症赋
穴性赋
针经标幽赋
胜玉歌
中医警言
后记早晚课是一种习惯

FAQ

Is this book suitable for someone with zero background to read directly?

It is suitable as entry-level recitation material for beginners, but its purpose is "recitation as foundation" rather than "explaining knowledge." Most selections are famous traditional works and essential classic passages; not understanding them at first reading is normal. It is suggested to persist in reciting in the arranged order first, and gradually understand with the help of annotations and reference books—there is no need to understand everything at once.

Must the "morning and evening lessons" be recited at morning and evening times?

The morning and evening lessons in the title emphasize a fixed daily rhythm rather than strictly designated hours. The key is to have a relatively stable daily recitation period, forming a habit and accumulation. If morning and evening are inconvenient, you may change to one concentrated recitation upon rising or before bed; continuity matters more than form.

What is the relationship among the three sections?

The Ethics and Traditional Culture sections lay the foundation, corresponding to the medical way, medical ethics, and traditional cultural literacy; the Medical Art section then turns to specific essential classic passages. The overall logic is to establish the root first and then learn skills. It is suggested to read in this order rather than picking only the Medical Art section, which would lose the intent of the book's arrangement.

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About the author

任之堂中医传播小组 Author · China

Ren Zhi Tang TCM Communication Group is the team signature of the Ren Zhi Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic, dedicated to spreading TCM culture and popularizing TCM knowledge. Writing collectively under this name, the group introduces TCM knowledge and everyday health-preserving ideas to general readers, acting as a bridge between professional TCM and public reading. One work by the group is held in the collection, Ren Zhi Tang Medical School Daily Morning and Evening Chants, a medical title that focuses on introductory recitation and daily study routines in TCM, reflecting the group's emphasis on foundational accumulation and daily practice. Public information is limited: the group's specific membership, founding date and scope of activities are not clearly recorded, so no further inferences should be made. Based on the available information, the group's writing is concise and practical, drawing on clinical practice and translating the spread of TCM culture into workable daily routines, making it suitable as introductory reading for those interested in TCM.