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Purple Cloud PodcastDavid White: Reverse Engineering the Yellow EmperorIn this episode we talk to David White about the one of the seminal texts in the Chinese Medicine oeuvre, the Huangdi Neijing. David discusses how he has brought many near forgotten techniques from over 2000 years ago back to life in a modern clinical setting. We also delve into the connection between martial arts and medicine, and what he will be teaching in his up coming course through the Institute of Neijing Research and ICOM. Details of David's course can be found at: https://orientalmed.ac.uk/product/clinical-neijing-program/ 2025-01-311h 00Purple Cloud PodcastExplaining the Shanghan LunIn this episode for the die-hard Chinese medicine fans, we talk to Greta Young Jie De and Chris Zaslawski about their new book on the Shanghan Lun, written by Greta and edited by Chris. We discuss what Greta's background, her understanding of the Shanghan Lun and what makes this book unique and sets it apart from other books on the topic. Greta also goes into some detail about her understanding of the Wen Bing and its relationship to the Shanghan Lun. The book can be purchased on the Purple Cloud Institute website https://purplecloudinstitute.com . Greta's courses can be...2025-01-1449 min
Purple Cloud PodcastChinese Medicine and AustraliaIn this episode of the Purple Cloud Podcast, we talk to James Flowers about the history of Chinese medicine in Australia, as well as delving into the nature of scientific research and where it fits into the future of Chinese medicine. James Flowers is a Research Fellow at Kyung Hee University of Korean Medicine, South Korea. He is a historian of medicine in East Asia focusing mostly on Korea, and a Chinese medicine practitioner. He has a PhD in History of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and was the former President of the Australian...2023-07-241h 08
LeagueCastleS05E22 - Bringing Back Some NSW PrideA huge episode thanks to Sharp DS Central Coast
- 3:55 - The Stats Man a.k.a. Josh Spigelman thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- 44:10 - Max Buderus (Wests) talking Denton Engineering Cup thanks to Shipley Meats
- 58:05 - Charlotte Barwick (Wests) talking Womens Tackle & her selection in the NSW Under 19s Squad
- 1:09:30 - Onland Duncan & Daniel Stanley (Cardiff) talking Newcastle & Hunter Rugby League C Grade South thanks to Lake Macquarie Forklift Services
- 1:21:30 - Nick Newman (Erina) talking Central Coast Rugby League thanks...2023-07-051h 36
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00:00 - Good Morning00:10 - It's great to be home!02:50 - Omer.8MinDaf.com02:59 - Emails07:18 - MDYsponsor.com08:47 - Amud Aleph35:20 - Amud Beis48:41 - Amud Aleph49:19 - Have a Wonderful DayQuiz - https://kahoot.it/challenge/006508435--Today's shiur is sponsoredלע״נ חיה בת יוסף&לע״נ זכריה בן משה&לע״נ Rav Eliyahu ben Yosef Menachem Mendel&Loren and Sora Deetza Spigelman in honor of their daughter Tzivie's engagement to Nachi Loew, son of R' Daniel and Chanie Loew who made aliyah to Beit Shemesh last summer from Highland Park, NJ&Binyomin Biron...2023-05-2349 min
Purple Cloud PodcastEfforts to Preserve the Ancient: Simon FeeneyEfforts to Preserve the Ancient: Simon Feeney2023-05-2145 min
Purple Cloud PodcastDancing with the Dead: Bill Porter (Red Pine) and Mattias DalyMattias Daly Talks to Bill Porter aka Red Pine, renown translator of Chinese poetry and religious texts. He delves into the philosophy of his translation methodology and the history and practice of Zen Buddhism. Mattias and Bill discuss Bill’s personal story, practice, translation methodologies and travels as well as his forthcoming work, “Dancing with the Dead”, an anthology of Chinese poetry translations including Buddhist poets Cold Mountain (Hanshan) and Stonehouse (Shiwu), as well as Tang-dynasty luminaries Wei Yingwu and Liu Zongyuan.2023-02-241h 20
LeagueCastleS04E17 - 300 Not Out feat Jeremy Lowe (Wallsend Maryland) & Daniel Peck (Lakes United)A special early realease episode, chatting with Wallsend Maryland veteran Jeremy Lowe ahead of his 300th game this weekend, catching up with Daniel Peck from Lakes United as the Seagulls finish the season with a flurry and a very full schedule and bringing you all the stats man performers of the week with Josh Spigelman thanks to Junkyard Skips.2022-07-251h 06
Purple Cloud PodcastTaewoo Kim: Lineage and Traditional Medicine in KoreaIn this episode of the Podcast, we talk to Professor Taewoo Kim of Kyung Hee University in depth about the practice of traditional medicine in Korea. We discuss the various different lineages being practiced in Korea today, some older and some newer, delving into to what role older classical medical texts play and how systems of acupuncture and constitutional diagnosis are employed by some of these lineages.2021-12-071h 12
Purple Cloud PodcastAn Introduction to The Eight Commentaries on Observing the Precepts of Life 遵生八箋 (1591)The Eight Commentaries on Observing the Precepts of Life 遵生八箋 , is a Ming dynasty text focused on health and longevity. This lecture provides an introduction to the work, focusing on the chapter which delineates various methods to maintain optimal health in each particular season. These methods include physical exercises, herbal formulas and general lifestyle advice. This video was recorded as a part of a series of online lectures held by the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association designed to allow many Australian researchers to share their work with a wider audience.2021-11-2033 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP #34: The Myth of Pan Gu and the Creation of the UniverseIn this first of our solo podcast series on Chinese mythology, we delve into the myth of Pan Gu and Chinese cosmology. We explore the historical origins of the myth, and how this particular conception of the origins of the universe can enhance our understanding of Chinese medicine.2021-11-0919 min
Purple Cloud PodcastChen Hsiu-Fen: Nourishing Life, Demons and Talking CuresIn this episode we talk to Chen Hsiu Fen about the Yangsheng Nourishing Life culture of the Jiangnan region in Ming dynasty China and how it was exemplified by Gao Lian in his work the Zunsheng Bajian. We also delve into the use of the seldom discussed tradition of talking cures in Chinese medicine, in which doctors elicit strong emotional reactions within their patients to cure disease, and the stances doctors took to demonological elements in the healing of diseases. 2021-09-141h 10
Purple Cloud PodcastMichael Brown: Getting to the Point of AcupunctureIn this episode we talk to Michael Brown about his its long-awaited second installment of ‘Explanations of Channels and Points Vol.2’ . a Qing dynasty acupuncture commentary by Yue Hanzhen (1602-1693 CE). Despite having never been published, this work has survived owing to its historical significance. It was the first to integrate point locations and classical channel pathways, thereby setting a precedent of assigning a numbering scheme to channel points. It is currently available for purchase at www.purplecloudinstitute.com2021-08-3154 min
Purple Cloud PodcastYan Liu: Healing with PoisonsIn this episode we talk to Yan Liu about the long history of the use of poisonous medicine in the Chinese medicine tradition, particularly in the medieval era. We delve into topics such as the similarities and differences in the use of poisons in the Western and Chinese traditions, the use of poisons in alchemical practices and the role it played in religious healing practices. The book is open source, and available for download at : https://uw.manifoldapp.org/projects/healing-with-poisons2021-08-171h 11
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#30 Tsai Ling-yi and Chen Po-Hsun: Chinese Medicine and Education in TaiwanIn this episode we talk to Tsai Ling-yi and Chen Po-Hsun, two Taiwanese Chinese medical doctors and academics in the field of Chinese medical history. We discuss how they have simultaneously navigated the Chinese and Western medical worlds, and discuss how the Chinese medicine exists in Taiwan within and outside of the official system. We also talk about the training of Chinese medicine in Taiwan, and similarities and differences with Mainland China and the West.2021-07-061h 12
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#29 Cheng Feng: Daoist Music Healing and the Five Healing TonesIn this episode we talk again to Cheng Feng, this time about musical healing in the Chinese medical and Daoist traditions. We discuss how music can be used to both heal and harm, and the benefits of chanting the Dao De Jing. We also delve into how the 5 tones outlined in the Huang Di Nei Jing relate to the 5 phases, and how to use them in the clinic to help patients with a variety of conditions. For those interested in attending Cheng Feng’s forthcoming online seminar on the subject, more information is available at: https://pt...2021-06-1450 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#28 Zoey Gong: Food Therapy and Chinese MedicineIn this episode we talk to Zoey Xinyi Gong about the role of food in Chinese medicine. From a background as a Western medical nutritionist , Zoey talks of her journey into the world of Chinese medical dietetics. We touch on topics such as cooling foods and their role in a healthy diet, how to deal with a damp constitution, fad diets, fasting, medicinal dumplings, and how to pick a healthy soy sauce. For anyone interested in taking part in Zoey’s course on Chinese Medicine dietetics, information can be found on the Global Branches website: https://ww...2021-05-2457 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#27 James Flowers: Korea, East Asian medicine and CovidIn this episode we talk to James Flowers, practitioner of Chinese Medicine, Research Fellow at Kyung Hee University and PhD from Johns Hopkins University, about his journey that has taken him from Australia to live in Korea, China and the USA. We discuss in depth the practice of traditional East Asian medicine in Korea, touching on why integrative medicine is rarely seen there and why Shen 神 (Spirit) is such an important factor in health and healing. We also delve into how Korea dealt with the Covid pandemic, the influence of Korea on the development of Japanese Kampo medicine and so...2021-04-291h 20
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#26 Tyler Rowe: Wuyun Liuqi, Climate and CovidIn this episode we talk to Tyler Rowe, practitioner of Chinese medicine, martial arts and specialist in the practical application of classical Chinese geomancy and astronomy texts. We explore the relationship between climate and illness, and dive deeply into the often poorly understood Wuyun Liuqi (Five Movements and Six Qi) system from the Huangdi Neijing, discussing its history and practical usage in clinic. We also delve into how applications of the system, and Chinese medical theory in general, might differ in the Southern hemisphere, and possible relationships between the system and the current Covid-19 pandemic.2021-04-151h 17
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#25 Mattias Daly: The Heart Treasure of TaijiquanIn this episode we interview Mattias Daly about his most recent translation for Purple Cloud Press, The Heart Treasure of Taijiquan by Ren Gang. Written for the modern reader, this book thoroughly illuminates the authentic inner teachings of Yang family taijiquan. From detailing contemporary misunderstandings of taijiquan and its place in Chinese culture, to explaining the correct meanings of fundamental concepts; and from elucidating classic writings, to recording an extensive Q&A with students, The Heart Treasure of Taijiquan enables the reader to understand the essence of this path. Master Ren Gang of Shanghai is a true inheritor of...2021-03-301h 10
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#24 Marta Hanson: Speaking of Medical BilingualismIn this episode we interview Marta Hanson, Associate Professor of the History of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University about the concept of medical bilingualism and what it means for practitioners of Chinese medicine. We also delve into the history of epidemics in China, differences and similarities in responses between SARS and Covid-19, as well as her work on the influence of Chinese medicine in 17th century Europe and issues of translation between languages.2021-03-1258 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#23 Mattias Daly and Dr Ilia Mozias: The Literati Path to ImmortalityIn this episode Mattias Daly speaks with Dr. Ilia Mozias of the University of Tel Aviv about his book The Literati Path to Immortality: The Alchemical Teachings of Lu Xixing. Lu Xixing (1520-1606) of the Ming dynasty was posthumously credited with founding the “Eastern School” of internal alchemy, but he was neither a monk nor a priest. Rather, he was a Confucian who learned directly from Daoist immortals including Lü Dongbin. He wrote numerous influential commentaries on Daoist texts, and a fascinating personal account of his cultivation path.2021-02-141h 31
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#22 Volker Scheid: Fire and Desiren this episode we talk to Prof. Volker Scheid, academic and clinical practitioner of Chinese medicine. We delve into the Covid-19 pandemic, the various ways it has been approached by practitioners of Chinese medicine and what it means for the Chinese medicine global community as a whole. We also discuss the ideas of fire and desire as explored by Chinese medicine physicians such as Zhu Danxi. Volker's blog posts can be read at: https://www.volkerscheid.net2021-01-2552 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#21 Johan Hausen and Jen King: 49 Barriers of Cultivating the DaoIn this episode we talk to Purple Cloud Press founder Johan Hausen and artist Jen King about the process of translating, writing and illustrating their most recent publication, the 49 Barriers of Cultivating the Dao. We delve into process of capturing the essence not only of Liu Yi Ming’s original recording of the Barriers, but also of the illuminating commentary by Abbot Li Shifu of the Five Immortals Temple. The book is available for purchase at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RC712262021-01-1250 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPedro Solana: Muay Thai Sangha and the Sword of AgastyaIn this episode, we talk to Pedro Solana, subject of the recent publication by Purple Cloud Press, Path of the Spiritual Warrior by Lindsey Wei. We discuss Pedro’s martial arts history, the current state of Muay Thai practice in Thailand and how it differs from the methods he trained in the past. We also delve into how the apparently contradictory realms of spirituality and combat arts have melded together in his life, and how a balanced approach to martial arts training can result in positive personality transformations and genuine spiritual development. The book Path of the Sp...2020-12-2653 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#19 Allen Tsaur: Zhang Jingyue and the Gate of LifeIn this episode we talk to Allen Tsaur about his recent translation for Purple Cloud Press, the Complete Compendium of Zhāng Jingyue. This translation covers the first three volumes of the great Míng dynasty master Zhang Jingyue’s monumental work and provides his core doctrines and teachings, including the eight principles pattern identification, the ten diagnostic inquiries, the distinction between earlier and later heavens, and the Mìngmén theory. Zhang Jingyue himself was an influential commentator of the Inner Canon, a vocal medical critic at his time, and a prominent figure of the Mìngmen (the Gate of...2020-12-011h 04
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#18 Lindsey Wei: Path of the Spiritual WarriorAfter a long hiatus we are back! In our first episode for 2020, we talk again to Lindsey Wei who has just published a new book through Purple Cloud Press, Path of the Spiritual Warrior: Life and Teachings of Muay Thai Fighter Pedro Solana. Kru Pedro Solan2020-11-1848 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#17 Mazin Al Khafaji: Scratching the Surface of Chinese MedicineThe field of Chinese medical dermatology is a fascinating one, no least because the visual component gives the practitioner conspicuous diagnostic information that internal conditions often do not. In today’s podcast we talk to Mazin Al-Khafaji, one of the worldwide leading figures in the treatment of skin and autoimmune conditions with Chinese medicine. We talk about Mazin’s time in China, discuss his thoughts on use of raw herbs vs. granules and delve into the various ways he addresses these disorders, from herbal formulas to external ointments and herbal enemas. We also touch upon Mazin’s fondness for 圍棋 Wei Qi, “G...2019-06-0647 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#16 Yue Hu: Tea and QiYue Hu is someone who has devoted her life to understanding the Dao of tea. We delve into the history of tea and the changes in its preparation and craftsmanship methods over the years and also discuss how and why to ensure the tea you buy is of the best quality. We also how to go back to the basics when it comes to tasting and enjoying tea, and how to use proper tea tasting terminology such as 澀 roughness. More about tea, including Yue Hu’s in depth tea courses in Yunnan, China, can be found at her...2019-05-2756 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#15 Robert Coons: Internal Elixir CultivationIn this episode we talk to Robert Coons, Daoist practitioner author of Internal Elixir Cultivation: The Nature of Daoist Meditation, about the various internal practices of Daoism and his own practices and lineages. We also discuss his understanding of the meanings behind the different characters for Qi, namely 氣 and 炁, and how their relate to various Daoist practices, as well as scholar and Daoist practitioner 陳攖寧 Chen Yingning and his theories of the 三元 or “Three Originals”. Robert’s courses and his book can be accessed at his website http://daoistmeditation.com.2019-05-1355 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#14 Mattias Daly: The Poetry of Quanzhen Daoism and the Mysterious FemaleMuch like Western religious traditions, there is a long history of commentary on seminal texts of Chinese philosophy and religion, most of which has yet to be translated. In today’s podcast interview with Mattias Daly, Chinese medicine practitioner and Daoist scholar, we explore the long tradition of commentary on the Dao De Jing, and go into depth about whether the translation of the well know term often translated as “the mysterious female” 玄牝 is, in fact, in accordance with this tradition of commentary. We also talk about the little known Wenshi Pai 文始派 sect of Daoism, and delve deeply into the Buddhist inf...2019-04-281h 00
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#13 Cheng Feng: Feather BeingsThere are many arts found under the umbrella of Daoism, including alchemy, medicine, ritual and martial arts to name a few. Many of these are taught to visiting students of all backgrounds at the Five Immortals Temple in Wudang China by Abbott Du Song Feng. Cheng Feng has been a longterm student of the Abbott and has resided at the temple for many years translating and assisting with his teaching as well as furthering her own studies in many of the arts taught there, perhaps most notably her study and recital of the morning and evening Xuanmen ritual scripture...2019-04-1253 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#12 Dapeng Liu: How to Look at a Chinese PaintingChina has a long tradition of painting which differs in many ways from traditions in the West, in particular uses of perspective and how painting was intended to be viewed. In this episode of the podcast we talk in depth with artist Dapeng Liu (www.dapengliu.com) about these differences, which can help provide us with a new set of eyes with which to view Chinese painting.2019-03-3054 min
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#11 Josh Paynter: Parting CloudsDaoism and healing in China have a long, intertwined history. Beyond the more widely known Chinese therapeutic techniques such as acupuncture and herbal prescriptions, Daoists have incorporated other more esoteric modalities in the healing of illnesses such as incantation and talismans. In this episode, we talk in depth with Josh Paynter, co-founder of Parting Clouds Daoism and Quanzhen Longmen lineage holder , about his experience with these healing traditions, his Parting Clouds organisation and the nature of Daoism in China today.2019-03-151h 11
Purple Cloud PodcastPCP#10 Leslie De Vries: The Thread That Runs Through MedicineDaoism, Confucianism and Buddhism all have a long history of influence in the development in Chinese medicine, which is perhaps most apparent in the syncretic traditions of the Wen Bu Pai (School of Warming and Tonifying) doctors of the Ming Dynasty. In this episode we talk with Leslie De Vries about one of these doctors, Zhao Xian Ke, and his book the Yi Guan or “The Thread that Runs through All Medicine,” and the theories expounded in this work such as those involving Ming Men or the Gate of life and the potential influence of internal alchemy practices. Later in t...2019-02-1557 min
Purple Cloud Podcast9 Prescribing Guiding and Pulling: Dolly YangDao Yin or “Guiding and Pulling” has a long history in China stretching back thousands of years to the occult shamanic traditions of ancient times, and its influence is still very much present in modern Qigong practices. The Zhu Bing Yuan Hou Lun, or the “Treatise on the Origins and Symptoms of Medical Disorders” was a Sui dynasty Chinese medical text that was innovative due to it being the first textual attempt at a comprehensive classification of different diseases and well as the first text to prescribe Dao Yin exercises for specific diseases. Our fascinating conversation today with Dolly Yang, who...2019-01-3150 min
Purple Cloud Podcast8 An Empirical Approach: Simon FeeneyMaintaining traditional modalities of any kind is not always a simple pursuit in the modern world. Simon Feeney has devoted his life to investigation of how best to maintain traditional current of Chinese herbal medicine in the present day. This episode examines the state of herbal medicinal farming in China and the world today, how preparation of various herbs can influence their action as well as Simon's own spiritual training in Theravada Buddhism.2019-01-1755 min
Purple Cloud Podcast7 An Ancient Remedy In Modern Times: Dr Xiaoshu ZhuIn this episode Daniel chats with Dr. Xiaoshu Zhu about issues with the education of Chinese Medicine in the West and in China, the current state of research n the field, the challenges and rewards of working with Biomedical professionals and contextualising an ancient modality in modern times, as well as her collaboration with the Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and other institutions in China. Dr Zhu is Associate Professor, Associate Dean of School (International) and Director of Academic Program of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the University of Western Sydney. She is also key senior researcher in cancer field...2018-12-2353 min
Purple Cloud Podcast6 Daoists and Doctors: Michael Stanley-BakerIn this episode Daniel interviews Michael Stanley-Baker about his in depth study of the spiritual and medical practices of the Shang Qing school of Daoism. The podcast delves into the relationship between religion and medicine, the visualisation and meditation techniques of the Shan Qing practitioners and touches on the roles of played by important figures such as Ge Hong and Tao Hong Jing.2018-11-2953 min
Purple Cloud Podcast5 Beyond the Valley Spirit: Lindsey WeiIn this episode Daniel interviews Lindsey Wei, martial artist, Daoist practitioner, author of The Valley Spirit and longterm student of Abbot Li of the Five Immortals Temple. Lindsey talks about her path since returning to the USA, her Kung Fu, Wushu and Tai Chi studies and instruction and how she had applied the principles of Daoism to her everyday life.2018-11-1434 min
Purple Cloud Podcast4 Palpating the Channels: Jonathan ChangIn this episode Daniel interviews Jonathan Chang, long time student of the late world renown acupuncturist Dr Wang Ju Yi, discussing his unique approaches to medical practice.2018-10-2943 min
Purple Cloud Podcast3 Transforming Inner Nature: Johan HausenIn this episode Daniel interviews Johan Hausen, co-founder of the Purple Cloud Institute, about his time spent at the Five Immortals Temple in Wudang, founding his publishing company, the Purple Cloud Press, his first book about Confucian scholar and healer Wang Feng-Yi "Discourse on Transforming Inner Nature".2018-10-1535 min
Purple Cloud Podcast2 A Medicine of Flavour: Andrew and JulieAnn Nugent-Head Pt 2In this episode and Part 2 of the interview, Daniel talks to Andrew and JulieAnn Nugent-Head about herbal medicine and its relationship to the culinary arts of China as well as the future of scientific research into Chinese medicine. Andrew is also presenting a seminar on acupuncture in Brisbane Australia Nov.3-4, for more details please email purplecloudinstitute@gmail.com2018-10-0132 min
Purple Cloud Podcast1 Picasso and the Poet: Andrew and JulieAnn Nugent-Head Pt 1In this episode Daniel interviews Andrew and JulieAnn Nugent-Head about their passion for Chinese Medicine, their many years living in China and the tumultuous history of Chinese Medicine in China in the last century. Andrew is also presenting a seminar on acupuncture in Brisbane Australia Nov.3-4, for more details please email purplecloudinstitute@gmail.com2018-09-2432 min