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: Contains numerous recipes for herbal medicines intended to aid the adept in their physical and spiritual perfection. ) commonly seen in folk art (represented by bats), though both systems share a focus on health, wealth, and long life. : The "five talismans" of this scripture are distinct from the secular "Five Blessings" ( : Orients the reader into the perspective of attaining immortality. : Features a dialogue between the Yellow Emperor and the "Three Ones" regarding the unity of all things. The text is a primary example of in late Han and early medieval Daoism, linking internal physiology with the external cosmos: Five Agents ( Wǔxíngcap W modified u with check above x í n g - 五行) : The rituals and talismans are based on the five phases (wood, fire, earth, metal, water). : Provides specific images of the talismans—aligned with the East, South, West, North, and Center—along with instructions for their ritual use to eliminate disasters and achieve longevity. The Five Talismans & Correlative Thinking
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