主編:詹石窗
出版:香港蓬瀛仙館
ISSN 1728-7642

Daoism Studies ›› 2019, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (1): 59-77.

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An Analysis of the Time Sequence of Several Alchemical Scriptures Based on the Time Axis of Xing Ming Gui Zhi

Chen Jinping   

  • Received:2018-12-20 Revised:2019-06-14 Published:2021-08-18
  • About author:Chen Jinping, College Graduate, Market Supervision Administration of Yancheng Municipality; Research Directions: Daoist Literature; Address: Market Supervision Administration of Yancheng Municipality, No. 246, Yanma Road, Yancheng, Jiangsu; Postcode: 224006; Email: 691434298@qq.com.

Abstract: Based on the time axis of Xing Ming Gui Zhi, This paper discusses the time sequence of several alchemical scriptures in the Ming and Qing dynasties. Through detailed textual comparisons, the author comes to the conclusion that Xing Ming Gui Zhi appeared earlier than works such as Dan Jing Mi Jue, Yin Zhenren Donghua Zhengmai Huangji Hepi Zhengdao Xianjing, Yin Zhenren Liaoyang Dian Wenda Bian, Wei Yan Zhai Yao, Wu Pin Jing, whereas Dan Jing Mi Jue appeared relatively late.

Key words: Dan Jing Mi Jue, Time Axis, Textual Comparisons, Alchemical Scriptures