Guest guest Posted January 26, 2003 Report Share Posted January 26, 2003 I am generally an interested listener, feeling that I have little to offer and much to learn. I have been following the on going discussion about the relative benefits of having studied Chinese language with the attitude of a cultural anthropologist. The different opinions expressed so clearly illustrate some extremely varied views of the world and of ones self. I do not intend to enter the specific thread of Chinese language study but, rather, to point out the danger of mixing apples and oranges in an arguement. In atleast two messages it has been suggested that Qi Gong practice would be a place to cut inorder to make room for language classes. One of the things that makes different from Western BioMedicine(Industrial Medicine?) is the concept and EXPERIENCE of " Qi " . Given the extended intelectual activity redquired to get through school, a CM student(herbalist or acupuncturist) might very well earn a Master's degree without any experience of " Qi " other than through Qi Gong practice. Yang without Yin can produce no Qi. What kind of a healer would this be? Thank you for giving some thought to this topic. I look forward to many more spirited discussions. Stuart Rodes, L.Ac. Three Circles Clinic Green Valley, AZ email-threecircles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 26, 2003 Report Share Posted January 26, 2003 I agree with you. As Ken Rose pointed out, qi gong is part of the essential experience of all branches of Chinese medicine. It cannot be 'cut out' without being fatal to the heart of the medicine. I think, however, the essence of the ongoing discussions has focused as to what can be expected in CM education in Western institutions. Everyone agrees that there is not enough hours to cover everything well, so people are trying to see what is 'expendable' in the undergraduate educational process, or what needs to be studied in depth after graduation. One thing I think needs to be emphasized to students is the organic nature of Chinese medicine, a many-faceted vast field that cannot be reduced or oversimplified without detriment. Some aspects of education will need to be introductory, others, such as needle technique, herbal medicines and prescriptions, and diagnosis, have to be covered comprehensively. I agree with James Ramholz that more training in pulse diagnosis is essential at the college level. On Sunday, January 26, 2003, at 02:40 PM, threecircles231 <threecircles wrote: > In atleast two messages it has been suggested that Qi > Gong practice would be a place to cut inorder to make room for > language classes. One of the things that makes > different from Western BioMedicine(Industrial Medicine?) is the > concept and EXPERIENCE of " Qi " . Given the extended intelectual > activity redquired to get through school, a CM student(herbalist or > acupuncturist) might very well earn a Master's degree without any > experience of " Qi " other than through Qi Gong practice. Yang without > Yin can produce no Qi. What kind of a healer would this be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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