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Divination with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Divination and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) are both foundational technologies that emerged in the early stages of Chinese civilization. Divination aims to foresee life and death, fortune and misfortune—offering guidance for the soul in the face of the unknown. In contrast, TCM focuses on diagnosing and treating physical illnesses and injuries—serving urgent needs in daily life. One addresses the metaphysical realm of destiny, the other the tangible realm of health. Though they may seem distinct, they share deep philosophical roots and complement each other. As the ancient Chinese saying goes: “Yi and Medicine are inseparable.” Here, Yi refers to the I Ching (Book of Changes), one of China’s oldest systems of cosmology and prediction, while Medicine refers to TCM. To practice medicine at a profound level, one must often master the theoretical foundations of the I Ching. This is because TCM emphasizes pattern differentiation and treatment, a diagnostic method grounded in the dynamic interplay of Yin and Yang, the Five Elements, and the laws of nature—all central themes of the I Ching. In essence, divination seeks direction for the soul, while medicine restores balance to the body. Together, they reflect the ancient Chinese ideal of treating both body and spirit, embodying a worldview in which humans and nature are deeply interconnected.

BIO
Founder of the Daoist Gate Center, a non-profit organization, Master Zhou’s mission is to promote cross-cultural East and West understanding and Daoist solidarity. At 13, Master Zhou was sent to live on Wudang Mountain, where he was a student and later an instructor of Taiji, Kung Fu, and Qi Gong. Living at the Daoist Association Martial Arts Academy, in the Purple Cloud Temple, he was accepted into the 24th generation of the Wudang Long Men (Lóng ménpài 龙门派) lineage. At 16, he vowed to become a Daoist Monk and began his study of Daoist philosophy and religious practices. He was trained in ritual arts, chanting, divination, and internal alchemy. Master Zhou is a formally recognized disciple of Master Li Guang Fu 李光富, the Chairman of the Chinese Daoist Association (中国道教协会会长). Master Zhou divides his time between teaching at the center and abroad.