| PurposeThe present study aims to:1. Explore and compare the theoretical bases of mind-modification methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Buddhism.2. Explore and compare the mind-modification methods in the two.3. Explore the possibility of integrating the two in the future.MethodBy means of literature analysis, the paper compares the literature, ancient and contemporary, in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Buddhism for their mind-modification methods.Results1. The results showed that, in terms of theoretical comparisons,(1) the "seven feelings?" in Traditional Chinese Medicine are related to the basic inflictions in Buddhism is many aspects.(2) Human’s emotions are complex, interconnected, and infecting one another.2. In light of methodological comparisons, it was found that(1) Whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine is therapeutic, Buddhism offers solutions to inflictions.(2) Whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine is a medical science, Buddhism is a life science.(3) Whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine provides a complete set of medical prescriptions, Buddhism offers a complete set of all-inclusive Medicine.(4) Whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine regulate emotions and unclog the flow of Chi, Buddhism cures the heart by making clear its nature. (5) Traditional Chinese Medicine and Buddhism differ in their language use and communication.(6) Whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine relies on outside forces for cure, Buddhism relies mainly on self-regulated mind modification.(7) Whereas Traditional Chinese Medicine takes as its aim the cure of psychological disorders, Buddhism aims at a world of perfection through spiritual development.ConclusionTraditional Chinese Medicine and Buddhism can be mutually facilitative, and the integration of the two could prove more effective in dealing with emotional vexations. |
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