國立臺灣大學哲學論評

Abstract /

While Lao-tzu in his discussion on tao gave evidence of un-preeedented originality, he did not make any contribution to the study of hsin. After the middle of the Warring States period, Chi-hsia Huang Lao daoism greatly promoted teachings and discussions on hsin and ch`i` thereby enriching ancient China`s `teachings of the inner sage`. Chi-hsia Huang Lao made the metaphysical tao concrete in the form of ching-ch`i, put it in relation to the human hsin and expressed the view that tao (ch`i) resides in the hsin (`the lodging of ching-she`). This article expounds on the teachings of hsin-hsing, hsin-ch`i and hsin-hsing and furthermore explains the teaching of ching-ch`i and the method of concentrating ch`i.