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Ling Shu or The Spiritual Pivot

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Considering this is one of the only translations of the Ling Shu into English, I would be forced to say that this is one of the best translations, however, when comparing the text to the original Chinese, the author takes many liberties in translation. He takes very sparsely written Chinese and expands it greatly by filling in copious subjective interpretation as to what the Chinese may be talking about. I think it's a great title to have in a Chinese Medicine library, however, I would caution the reader against taking this text as a literal translation of the Ling Shu.

Dr. Wu Jing-Nuan's book, "Ling Shu or The Spiritual Pivot" is perhaps one of the best English translations on the "Ling Shu" classical text. Being the second part of the "Huang Di Nei Jing" text, (a standard for understanding Asian Traditional Medicines), the "Ling Shu" expresses some of the most compelling aspects of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. I consider this text "a must read" for any serious student of Chinese Traditional Medicine.

This translation includes valuable information in physical, psycho-emotional and spiritual issues that arise with illness. Often the more esoteric information is "lost in translation"

This is a translation from an ancient text.
The notes (diagrams/tables) could be more complete.
Different interpretations would be a great asset.