bianque, five elements, taoism, traditional chinese medicine

China’s Famous Physician Bianque (扁鵲)

During the Spring and Autumn Period (about 770 B.C.) in China, the famous physician Bianque (扁鵲) was invited to Qi State to meet with Duke Qi (齊桓侯). He said to Duke Qi: “You have illness under your skin. If untreated, it will get serious.” Duke Qi refused and said: “I am not ill.” Five days ...

Jenny Low

Tian Tan Buddha statue on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.