--- title: "浮黎鼻祖金華祕訣 – English Interpretation | Daozang" url: "https://daozang.app/en/text/KR5i0028/" canonical: "https://daozang.app/en/text/KR5i0028/" lang: "en" source: "Kanripo 漢籍リポジトリ（京都大学）" license: "CC BY-SA 4.0" --- # 《浮黎鼻祖金華祕訣》 Qing Daoist texts 清代道教文獻 · 1 volumes · 5,518 characters ## Vol. 1 浮黎鼻祖金華秘訣序慨自天地未判日月未明陰陽未立五行未分混沌恍惚杳冥絪縕内有靈光隱藏眞精一生壬癸二旺丙丁丙丁火發照耀玄冥產出庚黃鑄作金庭金庭異室戊己眞形故古先大聖知大塊中有物礦土中藏鉛鉛中產銀銀變成金金中產砂砂中生汞汞吐三華名曰黃芽乃天地造化之根源陰陽日月之精華皆本於此聖人知此消息先用水以盜其氣次用火以煉其形水火交煉以育其神始得形神俱妙與道合眞人得服餌改形而仙夫白金隱於黑鉛之中陰勝陽微必假聖灰池騰盡陰癸而見壬水眞形卽煅以陰陽池鼎投紅入黑方變爲金内黃外赤五彩鮮明鑄作神室形滯於形滋以金水同類相親金水吸受眞汞乃生是故鉛一變而爲壬水二變而爲丙火三變而爲龍汞四變而爲眞金五變而爲戊己土太極兩儀四象五行莫不由之莫不本之採其靈根制爲神室神室者藏神之宅也乃神氣出入飛伏之所其中竅妙有闔有闢呼之則神應而來吸之則神隨而往日復一日漸漸凝結内有胞胎爲神之依外主鄞鄂爲神之護其來也不疾而速其住也强而後伏孰使之然哉蓋因水火之功也故古歌云火者藥之父母藥者火之子孫水火之功大矣哉故擬乾坤之槖籥而鑄神室象日月之昇 **Interpretation** The *Fuli Bizhu Jinhua Mijue* (Secret Instructions on the Golden Radiance from the Primordial Ancestor of the Floating Realm) reveals the core principles of Daoist alchemy. The opening passage depicts the primordial chaos before creation—when Heaven and Earth were undivided, sun and moon unmanifested, yin-yang unestablished, and the Five Phases (Wuxing) unblended. Within this murky chaos lay concealed the luminous true essence (innate primordial Qi), which manifests through the dynamic interaction of Water (represented by the celestial stems Ren and Gui) and Fire (Bing and Ding). The alchemical process hinges on refining true gold from lead: the initial black lead (symbolizing yin), when purified in the "Sacred Ash Pool" (an alchemical vessel) to remove yin energies, reveals its aqueous true form. Further refinement in the "Cauldron of Yin-Yang" (the alchemical furnace) through fiery purification blends the red (fire) with black (lead), ultimately producing genuine gold—yellow within and crimson without, radiating five distinct colors. This refinement unfolds in five stages: lead → Ren-water → Bing-fire → dragon-mercury (quicksilver) → true gold → Wu-Ji earth (central earth), mirroring the cosmic progression from Taiji (Supreme Ultimate) generating the two polarities (yin-yang), which in turn produce the four phenomena, and finally the Five Phases. The perfected "Divine Chamber" (a Neidan term denoting either the Dantian or alchemical vessel) becomes the dwelling place for nurturing spirit and Qi. It possesses the dynamic qualities of opening and closing with respiration: during exhalation, spirit and Qi resonate and gather; during inhalation, they settle and abide. Through sustained cultivation, an inner "embryonic form" (the nascent Neidan) coalesces as the foundation for spirit and Qi, while an outer "protective shell" forms as their guardian. This transformation relies entirely on the mutual refinement of water and fire—fire being the parent of the elixir, and the elixir its offspring. Like bellows (tuoyue) stoking the furnace flames or the sun and moon ascending and descending, the dynamic interplay of water and fire accomplishes the Great Dao of the Golden Elixir (Jindan). (Note: Terms like "yellow sprout" (huangya), "dragon-mercury" (longgong), and "embryonic form" (baotai) are specialized Neidan terminology referring respectively to the initial product of alchemy, purified quicksilver, and the nascent elixir. The "bellows" (tuoyue), an ancient leather wind-blowing device used in smelting, here symbolizes the regulatory mechanism of yin-yang movement and stillness.) 沈而運藥物效寒暑之推遷而行水火奪天地之神氣而成金丹金丹之名豈虛語哉蓋金乃水中之金也鉛中之金有形之金水中之金無形之金以無形之金合有形之金神隨形住氣逐形靈同類易施功非類難爲巧欲作服食仙宜以同類者非特金有二金而火亦有二火焉有有形之火有無形之火有形之火乃日時所加之火無形之火乃木中之火無形之金非無形之火不能昇而入有形之金非有形之火不能採而出此又有無互相制伏之妙古仙聖師秘而未發而僕獨暴露者也藥自虛無豈出自空無者哉蓋無本於有有生於無有無互用器用者空借此空器之靈藏我虛器之神凡火銷金金伐木榮眞土兆形眞水澄淸淸眞合處百日通靈三胎九轉十月丹成凡磁瓦礫盡皆成金刀圭入口白日飛昇藥物眞正火候調停霞光滿室雲露塡庭此藥生之景象也昇而復降降而復昇入之有路出之無門此藥伏之關鍵也遇水解化遇火堅凝化之若水堅之若冰此藥成之效驗也馬齒琅玕鳳翅龍鱗鍾乳黃輿化明窗塵此藥成之形狀也神室内外除胞胎惟有金水往來金水者乃得金氣之玄水又號神水並非凡水井泉又非方諸星月之水煉丹之訣但能引神水入華池萬事畢矣廣成子於崆峒煉丹度黃帝上昇授以金丹秘訣金華十二篇此書藥物 **Interpretation** This scripture elucidates the core principles of Daoist alchemy, particularly explaining the profound relationship between "gold" and "fire": The "gold" used in alchemy comes in two forms: tangible metal (such as gold contained within lead) and intangible gold within water (referring to primordial qi). The key to alchemy lies in combining intangible gold (primordial qi) with tangible gold (metal). Just as substances of the same kind readily interact, alchemical practice must follow the principle of "like seeks like." Similarly, "fire" also manifests in two types: tangible fire (ordinary visible flames) and intangible fire (the vital fire of growth contained within wood). The scripture particularly emphasizes that intangible gold requires intangible fire for sublimation, while tangible gold needs tangible fire for refinement. This profound mystery of "being and non-being giving rise to each other" constitutes the secret alchemical formula transmitted by ancient immortals. The alchemical process mirrors the creative transformations of heaven and earth: from emptiness emerges wondrous existence, which then returns to nothingness. Through the mutual generation and restraint of fire refining gold and gold overcoming wood, "true earth" eventually forms (an alchemical term referring to the essence of medicinal substances). After one hundred days of cultivation and nine cyclical transformations—approximately ten months—the Golden Elixir (Jindan) is perfected. When consumed, even tiles and pebbles can be transmuted into gold, while humans who ingest it may ascend to immortality. The scripture further describes signs of successful elixir refinement: radiant light filling the chamber and dew-like condensation forming in the courtyard. The medicinal substances circulate within the cauldron, dissolving upon encountering water and solidifying upon meeting fire, ultimately taking on special forms resembling horse teeth or phoenix wings. The most essential secret lies in the application of "divine water" (not ordinary well water, but mystical water imbued with gold qi). Simply by guiding this divine water into the "Flower Pool" (another name for the Dantian), the alchemical process is mostly accomplished. Legend holds that Guangchengzi used this very method to refine the Golden Elixir for the Yellow Emperor at Mount Kongtong, leaving behind the scripture *Twelve Chapters on Golden Radiance* (*Jinhua Shi'er Pian*). 火候鼎器壇爐俱巳吐露但金水交姤之玄玄關槖籥之秘灰池煉氣之眞秘而不言天律甚嚴不傳竹帛天不愛道地不愛寶我亦豈敢自私僕體太上之心欲使人人成道箇箇歸眞以此書未發之秘條陳無遺使世之畱心性命專心道德者有緣遇師得此書印證方肯誠心下手爲之雖未面傳亦我之徒也嗚呼凡夫滿眼决烈誰與僕以有緣荷天垂休已得火得藥但功行未備未能上昇嘗恨道未得遇人爲難道已得成道尤難有緣得覩是必信而行之方知師恩難報而造化神功大矣可忽之哉紫陽張伯端序浮黎鼻祖金華秘訣題詞金華秘訣舊傳葛王二註細味王註不識藥物卽言言解折終屬未同惟仙翁註與紫陽序深得廣成之訣故諸經不列註獨入此註諸經不列序獨入此序而於王註則删之知我罪我惟此一書矣己亥仲夏一壑居士題 謹案此經原名金藥秘訣藥字的是華字之訛向來相沿未 加詳攷因關係經名不敢不辯試觀參同契云古記顯龍虎 黃帝美金華又云卒得金華轉而相因許旌陽祖師石函記・ 太陽元精論内云奇哉大道如是孰能結金華也孚佑上帝 純陽道祖有金華宗旨闡明金華之義甚詳卽本經亦云開 鼎視之金華射日其爲金華非金藥萬無可疑矣此經爲萬 古丹經鼻祖眞傳秘訣盡寓其中得葛老祖註解精微直洩 **Interpretation** This passage primarily discusses the origins and significance of the Daoist alchemical scripture *The Golden Florescence Secret Instructions from the Primordial Ancestor of Floating Radiance*. Let me explain it section by section: The first section is the preface written by Zhang Boduan (the Purple Yang Perfected Being): "The methods for alchemical fire tempering, tripod vessels, and furnace altars have all been clearly explained, but the most subtle mysteries concerning the 'intercourse of metal and water' (referring to the wondrous state of Yin-Yang union), the 'bellows of the mysterious pass' (key energy centers in bodily cultivation), and the true secrets of 'ash-pool Qi refinement' (an advanced alchemical technique) were never committed to writing due to strict celestial prohibitions. Sensing the compassionate intention of the Most High Lord Lao (Laozi) who wishes all beings to attain the Dao, I have now fully disclosed these never-before-revealed secrets in this text. May sincere seekers encountering this book find it as meeting their master in person, able to practice accordingly. Though we lack face-to-face transmission, those who cultivate accordingly are all my disciples. Alas, in this world filled with ordinary people, who will share this affinity with me? I have obtained the fire tempering and medicinal ingredients for alchemy, yet my virtuous merits remain insufficient for ascension. The greatest regret is threefold: attaining the Dao is difficult, finding worthy recipients is even harder, and after attainment, achieving immortal perfection is hardest of all. Those predestined to read this text must believe and practice it, thereby understanding the ineffable grace of the master and the divine work of creation!" The second section is an inscription by the Recluse of One Valley: "Previous commentaries on *The Golden Florescence Secret Instructions* by Ge Hong and a certain Wang contained errors. Upon careful reading, Wang's annotations even misunderstood the basic 'medicinal ingredients' (referring to the essential elements of Jing, Qi, and Shen for cultivation). Only the Immortal Elder's (likely Ge Hong) commentary and Zhang Boduan's preface truly grasped the secrets transmitted by Guangchengzi (the legendary immortal). Therefore, other scriptures exclude Wang's annotations while including this commentary; other texts omit prefaces while preserving this one. As for Wang's version, it has been excised. Future generations may judge me as they will—what matters is this scripture itself." The third section provides textual analysis: "The original title should be *The Golden Florescence Secret Instructions*—the character 'medicine' (药) being a longstanding scribal error for 'florescence' (华). Though this mistake persisted uncorrected for ages, the scripture's name demands clarification. As *The Kinship of the Three* states: 'Ancient records reveal the dragon-tiger, the Yellow Emperor prized golden florescence.' Ancestor Xu Xun's *Stone Casket Records* also mentions 'golden florescence,' while Sovereign Lü Dongbin composed *The Golden Florescence Essential Meaning* specifically explaining the term. This scripture itself declares: 'Open the tripod to behold golden florescence dazzling the eyes,' confirming it must be 'florescence' not 'medicine.' As the progenitor of ten thousand generations of alchemical scriptures, it contains the true secrets complemented by Patriarch Ge Hong's commentary that elucidates the most profound principles." Notes: 1. In alchemical practice, "golden florescence" often refers to the golden light appearing during advanced stages, symbolizing the perfected Golden Elixir (Jindan). 2. "Intercourse of metal and water" denotes the alchemical union of metal (Yang) and water (Yin), representing the harmonization of Yin-Yang. 3. "Bellows of the mysterious pass" indicates crucial energy centers in cultivation, analogous to Dantian concepts in Qigong. 4. The mentioned figures—Ge Hong, Zhang Boduan (Purple Yang Perfected Being), Xu Xun (Xu Jingyang), and Lü Dongbin—are all eminent Daoist personalities. 天機之秘後之學者幸寶之 廣化弟子惠覺謹誌浮黎鼻祖金華秘訣廣成子著 仙翁葛玄註 採金定水章第一混沌杳冥杳冥生靈靈光一點誕育羣精採一之水除一之癸定一之數配一經緯感得靈父方成聖體 葛玄曰太上重玄一之道本於混沌太極浮黎虛懸分霞逐 彩布氣成光徹上徹下始生曰靈靈生眞一一生玄水水生 二二生三三生萬物作金液神丹湛然常住之法莫不由之 且黑鉛以母隱子胎白金以子藏母胞内含先天眞一金水 之精華煉盡陰癸壬水自現用火採出煉成一塊五色眞土 制爲鼎器作二十四品大丹之父母七十二石之宗祖自然 使嬰姹和偕龍虎蟠結於玄關竅中烏兔會行於黃道室内 感靈父聖母之氣以成萬劫不壞之軀也神哉神哉 求眞踵息章第二黑中有白天地煉形黑盡白見號曰眞金金水得類火數無更煉成乾道脫凡爲眞安金益水砂汞凝神 葛玄曰黑者陰也白者陽也以陽煉陰雄裏懷雌淡中有味 欲制之法將黑鉛入於灰池發火久久而煉之鉛盡水乾銀 體自露其中有水銀形如白雪狀若馬牙乃名辛金號曰水 中銀是爲丹砂之根將此一味之金送入陰陽池鼎配以庚 金煉如雞子外白内黃變其體爲輕黃以象乾卦謂之黃芽 以成聖母爲丹之基百彙之根萬靈之祖天地之精中有眞 **Interpretation** **Secret of the Golden Radiance from the Primordial Ancestor of the Floating Li Realm** – A Vernacular Interpretation **Chapter One: Gathering Gold and Stabilizing Water** From the formless chaos (yaoming) before the division of heaven and earth arises spiritual nature, and a single spark of divine light gives birth to the essence of all things. To refine the Primordial True Unity Water (referring to original essence, Yuanjing), one must eliminate the turbid yin of the conditioned self (menstrual essence, Guishui), determine the number of the Supreme Unity (Taiyi), align with the warp and weft of heaven and earth, and resonate with the Spiritual Father (innate yang qi) to achieve the sacred body. **Ge Xuan’s Commentary:** The Mysterious Unity Dao (Xuanyi) revered by the Supreme Dao Ancestor originates from the chaos of the Supreme Ultimate (Taiji). The Floating Li Realm hangs suspended in the void, dividing into radiant mists and dispersing primordial qi (Yuanqi) to form divine light, connecting above and below. The first emergence of spiritual nature gives rise to True Unity (Zhenyi), which transforms into Mysterious Water (Xuanshui). This water, in turn, generates the two qi of yin and yang, which produce the Three Powers (Heaven, Earth, and Humanity), and the Three Powers give birth to the myriad things. The eternal method of refining the Golden Liquid Divine Elixir (Neidan, internal alchemy) all stems from this. Black Lead (the original essence stored in the kidneys) conceals True Gold (innate qi) like a mother nurturing a fetus, while White Gold (the lung’s qi) resides within like a child in the womb. Within lies the golden-water essence of Primordial True Unity. When the turbid yin waters (Guishui and Renshui) are refined away, the True Fire extracts and refines them into Five-Colored True Earth (the Yellow Court, Huangting), forming the alchemical cauldron (Dantian). This is the foundation for refining the Twenty-Four Grades of the Great Elixir and the source of the Seventy-Two Medicines. Naturally, it enables the harmonious union of the Infant (original spirit, Yuanshen) and the Maiden (original essence, Yuanjing), the entwining of the Dragon (heart’s fire) and Tiger (kidney’s water) at the Mysterious Pass (Dantian), and the movement of the Golden Crow (yang) and Jade Rabbit (yin) along the Celestial Path (the Governing and Conception Vessels). Resonating with the qi of the Spiritual Father and Holy Mother, one achieves the indestructible immortal body. Truly profound! **Chapter Two: Seeking Truth and Cultivating Breath** Black Lead (yin) contains White Gold (yang), and through the transformations of heaven and earth, the body is refined. When the turbid yin is fully refined, the True Yang emerges, known as True Gold. When gold and water mutually generate each other, the True Fire never extinguishes. By refining the pure yang Dao, one transcends the mundane and enters sagehood. Stabilizing True Gold enhances True Water, causing the Spirit-Mercury (Yuanshen) to condense. **Ge Xuan’s Commentary:** Black corresponds to yin, while white corresponds to yang. Refining yin with yang is like the masculine containing the feminine—within simplicity lies true flavor. The refining method is as follows: place Black Lead (Yuanjing) in the Ash Pool (Lower Dantian) and temper it long with True Fire. When the lead is exhausted and the water dried, the Silver Body (Yuanqi) naturally appears. Within it, the Mercury (Yuanshen) resembles white snow and takes the shape of horse teeth—this is called Pungent Gold (pure yang) or Silver Within Water (innate qi, Xiantian Yiqi), the root of Cinnabar (the Great Medicine). This True Gold is then placed in the Yin-Yang Cauldron (Dantian) and refined in harmony with Geng Gold (lung qi). Ultimately, it forms an outer-white, inner-yellow shape like an egg, symbolizing the Qian (Heaven) trigram and called Yellow Sprouts (the nascent form of the Great Medicine). This is the foundation of elixir formation, the origin of all things, and the vessel of heaven and earth’s true essence. 砂眞汞爲仙家之天寶修煉得此天寶則藥物在此鼎器在 此火候在此丹砂無別蘊矣而世人將凡砂凡汞修煉者豈 能神異而變化乎 神室變化章第三室象雞子黃白一家上下兩釡中虛寸窩骨肉金玉開就瓊花五星攢會萬靈贊嘉神通廣溥感應無差 葛玄曰法象莫大乎天地天地者道中所生之一物耳天地 設位變化於中故神室以金母鑄就上釡象天下釡象地上 下兩釡合成一軀如同雞子黃白混沌大衍之數五十有五 其用四十有九中虛一竅惟許寸餘以象太極變化是爲陰 陽合德之符號爲明堂又稱天心又曰祖土而爲中黃燮理 陰陽出入玄牝眾妙之門虛而能靈乃化生萬物之所也外 以金鼎包裹神室關固嚴密防有不測之患内以胞胎產出 神物光明赫奕能爲萬物之靈俱得水火升降之氣透入二 八空器物中玄鳥皎兔一呼一吸魂魄凝和同聲相應同氣 相求交以天精地髓激出雲龍風虎一顆明珠藏於九光寶 苑之内萬象在其中矣此珠譬如北辰居其所而不動在於 黃室五星旋繞萬靈敬仰神通莫測開出芙蓉美金菊花求 之者俱得遂意去病除災是乃無質生質化爲金粟滿鼎金 砂紅光灼灼人得此金砂服之昇入無上淸虛之境不爲地 水風火所拘超出陰陽易數之外卷舒造化移星易斗無施 **Interpretation** The *Fuli Bizhu Golden Flower Secret* scripture reveals the core principles of Daoist Neidan (internal alchemy) practice: On alchemical materials: The true cinnabar (sha) and mercury (gong) used for elixir refinement are the most precious treasures for immortals. Once these celestial materials are obtained, all necessary components—medicinal substances, crucible, and firing times—are complete without requiring additional elements. How could ordinary people using common cinnabar and mercury ever achieve miraculous transformations? On the structure of the alchemical furnace (divine chamber): The furnace takes the shape of an egg, divided into upper and lower layers (symbolizing heaven and earth), with a one-inch central space (representing Taiji, the Supreme Ultimate). This core space is called the "Hall of Illumination," "Celestial Heart," or "Ancestral Earth"—the crucial intersection where Yin-Yang harmonize and all things originate. Encased by a tightly sealed metal vessel, its interior nurtures wondrous substances. On alchemical principles: Just as the North Star remains motionless while other stars revolve around it, the "luminous pearl" (embryonic Neidan) at the furnace's center attracts the Qi of the Five Phases and the essence of heaven-earth. Through regulated breathing (symbolized by the dark bird and white hare representing exhalation and inhalation), the two energies of Yin-Yang (hun and po souls) fuse together, generating dragon-tiger energies. This "luminous pearl" resides within nine-colored radiance, containing the entire cosmos. Effects of cultivation: The perfected Golden Elixir fills the crucible like golden millet grains, glowing with crimson light. Upon ingesting this elixir, practitioners transcend material constraints (earth, water, fire, wind) and surpass Yin-Yang transformations, attaining unfettered liberation. They gain the ability to alter physical form at will, rearrange constellations, cure all ailments, and dispel misfortunes. Notes: 1. "Yellow-white" refers to gold-silver, symbolizing Yin-Yang 2. "Two eights" denotes sixteen taels, representing Yin-Yang equilibrium 3. "Dark bird and white hare" respectively symbolize exhalation and inhalation 4. "Golden millet" metaphorically describes the elixir's fine, grain-like particles 不可咦借爾胞胎養我形骸爾靈我聖跳出塵埃 壇爐鼎竈章第四擇其福地置竈爲匡爐通一竅運陰陽形如鍋釡員厚相當中安金鼎造作有方如雞三足槖籥舒光 葛玄曰仙佛祖師爲大丹絪緣出見於世擇選靈山福地葢 造丹室數椽築壇三層壇上安竈竈上有爐爐中有鼎鼎中 有神室神室中有胞胎懸鏡掛彩鎭符驅崇而煉金丹以顯 冲舉不生不滅開化後人鼎象日中鷗烏三足包裹神胎無 有絲毫走漏是謂槖籥湻于叔通所謂員三五寸一分口四 八兩寸脣長尺二厚薄均腹齊三坐垂溫是也當斯之時運 動陰爐陽鼎之法象以已身中内道合之開化混沌運用坎 離主執陰陽使二景舒光五靈相合添水運火暗合符節超 凡入聖以保身形 水火化育章第五提攜日主倂羽月宸水流親下火燥昇騰養形三五合法晨昏金水十六萬物化醕旋箕厯斗策役鬼神 葛玄曰日中之王曰鬱儀月中之宸曰𤥐璘欲得日月二君 合璧生靈於乾坤竅内養出夜明寶珠須假凡水火烹煎眞 水火以成胎受氣旣足則光溢無極蓋凡水中有火火中有 水水火旣濟陰在上陽在下妙合周天璇箕厯斗之度烹煉 玉芽黍米結成胎仙易曰形乃謂之器制而用之謂之法故 以符攢爻爻攢時時攢日日攢月月攢年年攢世世攢運運 **Interpretation** This scripture expounds the essential techniques of Daoist alchemical cultivation, primarily divided into two aspects: the arrangement of the altar, furnace, cauldron, and stove, and the method of refining through the interaction of water and fire. Regarding the setup of the alchemical workspace: One must select a geomantically auspicious site abundant in spiritual Qi (energy) to construct the alchemy chamber, erecting a three-tiered ritual altar. On the altar, a stove is placed, atop which sits a furnace. Within the furnace rests a cauldron, and inside the cauldron lies the "divine chamber" (the core vessel for alchemical refinement). The divine chamber should be adorned with hanging mirrors and colored banners, while talismans (Fulu) are affixed to ward off malevolent influences. The cauldron is shaped like a three-legged crow (symbolizing the sun) and must be tightly sealed to prevent any leakage. Specific dimensions are prescribed: a circumference of three and a half inches, an opening diameter of one and eight-tenths inches, a rim length of twelve inches, and uniform thickness throughout. Concerning the method of refining through water and fire: One must harmonize the essence of the sun (referred to as "Yu Yi") and the radiance of the moon (called "Jie Lin"), using mundane water and fire to refine the true water and fire. Water contains the nature of fire, and fire embodies the nature of water—Yin and Yang energies must intermingle above and below, aligning with the celestial patterns of cosmic movement. The precise operation must follow the fluctuations of time, meticulously observing shifts from two-hour intervals (Yao periods) to the grand cycles of years and generations. Through this method, one refines the "jade sprout millet grain" (a metaphor for the internal elixir, or Neidan), ultimately achieving the immortal embryo. The text mentions Ge Xuan, a renowned Daoist master of the Three Kingdoms period, revered as "Immortal Lord Ge." The scripture emphasizes the necessity of integrating internal and external cultivation: one must not only properly arrange the external alchemical tools but also master the internal principles of Yin-Yang transformation. 攢會會攢元總乾坤二卦之策運周天一年三百六十日當 期之火奪盡天地生成之數反復殺機在於一日之内不使 符候乖張陰陽失序知其無守其有則大藥精神百倍乾坤 交姤罷一點落黃庭玄珠成象合伏日月二君金液玉液之 眞養形於三五一都太極之中自十日至百日鉛汞化爲金 丹世間鬼神無不敬仰可以任吾驅使矣 浮黎淸濁章第六無極之土本產黃白毋搖其精乃得久長百日泮渙淸濁自張流戊就己八極光茫金光射彩靈簇中央 葛玄曰黃白者藥物也丹母也先天乾坤之精也藥本資於 丹母所生從虛無而來名曰金液號爲眞土此土終始萬彙 體物而不遺實無定位舉世皆迷乃無中有象空中有色至 理行於無爲眞機在於水火的於六十日内依空中有象黃 帝中主萬神肅從旣見其體勿勞其形勿搖其精再行百日 火符撫養嫩弱以神馭氣自然通靈輕淸上昇重濁下沈感 聖日聖月照耀金庭乾坤萬象皆安舒於威光鼎内則甲乙 之氣化靑龍丙丁之氣化朱雀庚辛之氣化白虎壬癸之氣 化玄武戊己之氣化勾陳螣蛇五行四象合而成丹復子魚 鱗甲鬣姤午馬齒如霜壯卯珢玕鍾乳觀酉羽翮摧揚有此 景象則三五一都太極之中發泄精粹玲瓏晃朗開鼎視之 金華射日霞彩冲霄服之驅除寒暑聚精歛神萬病無侵轉 **Interpretation** This passage reveals the profound mysteries of Daoist Neidan (internal alchemy) cultivation. The core teaching states: Practitioners must comprehend the operational principles of heaven and earth, condensing the essential energies of a full year's 360 days into a single day's cyclical movement. By precisely apprehending the pivotal moments of Yin-Yang transformation and avoiding errors in fire regulation (the control of energetic processes during practice), one can multiply their vital essence (Jing) and Qi a hundredfold. When the masculine and feminine energies (Qian and Kun) achieve perfect fusion within the Dantian (Yellow Court energy center), they form the Golden Elixir (Mysterious Pearl), mirroring the celestial union of sun and moon. After ten to one hundred days of sustained practice, the lead and mercury within the body (metaphors for vital substances) transmute into the Golden Elixir - at this stage, even spirits and deities stand in awe, and the cultivator gains mastery over cosmic energies. The text mentions "yellow and white" substances representing the fundamental alchemical ingredients, derived from the primordial essences of Qian and Kun. This "True Earth" substance, though formless and intangible, contains the generative power of all creation. Practitioners must calmly observe internal transformations for sixty days while maintaining mental serenity, then spend another hundred days tenderly nurturing the newly-formed elixir. Upon reaching advanced stages, the Five Phase energies (Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger, Black Tortoise, and Gouchen Star) manifest within the body, ultimately coalescing into a radiant Golden Elixir at the "Three-Five-One Capital" (a term for the Dantian). Ingesting this elixir dispels illness, prolongs life, concentrates spiritual power (Shen), and grants immunity to seasonal extremes. The renowned Daoist alchemist Ge Xuan explains that while these alchemical substances appear insubstantial, they embody the supreme principles of creation. The crux of practice lies in maintaining the water-fire (Yin-Yang) equilibrium, allowing through Wuwei (non-action) the ascent of light, clear energies and the descent of heavy, turbid energies. When extraordinary signs like fish scales or horse teeth manifest internally, these signal the imminent perfection of the Golden Elixir. 增天福經曰人服死水銀保命得長生自此可爲陸地之仙 不受生滅之苦 接氣生神章第七形若不足補之以氣西南得朋東北無類上以三開下以三閉紫粉如霜黃芽滿室窗塵飛虛夀算無計 葛玄曰金丹之道無過是煉形補氣氣壯自靈靈而爲寶方 敢名神神也者妙萬物而爲言者也且充塞天地間俱是浩 然之氣運是氣者皆神以主之無物不有無時不然大抵補 氣之方不必遠有所慕如天應星地應潮之類是也故以西 南陰方東北陽方若能從其有而背其無三接神胎何憂至 藥不靈學者宜當勉力勿可怠緩未鑄室之先龍居虎穴旣 鑄室之後汞出鉛中故二物不會各藏眞一之氣弗露二物 旣合則交眞一之氣爲丹猶草木花菓得陰陽二氣交感自 然各正性命暢茂條達煉丹之士須要洞曉陰陽深達造化 無不効也 點化分胎章第八制器爲房丹生其内弄丸成象造化自異眞中之神出類拔萃積行綿綿立登神位 葛玄曰神室者形而下之器也聖人制器尚象以法太極一 物而有兩體體虛形實故靜則爲一氣動則成兩儀使神物 兆生於有無之間其質似黃蛢是謂三才一呼一吸閒往閒 來合成刀圭如弄日月二丸彈於天地之中運行造化相似 人能妙合其機參乾坤而爲互用使水火昇降於其外砂汞 **Interpretation** The Scripture of Augmented Celestial Blessings records: If one ingests specially prepared "dead mercury" (processed mercury compounds), they can preserve their life and attain longevity, thereby becoming terrestrial immortals free from the cycle of birth and death. Chapter Seven, "Absorbing Qi to Nourish the Spirit," explains: When the body's Jing (essence) and Qi (vital energy) are insufficient, one can replenish them by gathering the Qi of heaven and earth. The southwest direction belongs to Yin and can condense Qi into the Golden Elixir (Jindan), while the northeast direction belongs to Yang and requires avoiding turbid Qi. During cultivation, one must master the rhythm of breathing: the Upper Dantian (between the eyebrows) opens and closes three times, and the Lower Dantian (abdomen) opens and closes three times. When purple powder like frost appears in the elixir chamber, golden elixir sprouts fill the space, and dust naturally floats by the window, one has reached the state of immeasurable lifespan. Ge Xuan (a renowned Daoist master of the Three Kingdoms period) pointed out that the essence of the Golden Elixir path lies in refining the form and replenishing Qi. When Qi is abundant, spiritual nature arises spontaneously; when spiritual nature coalesces, it becomes a supreme treasure—this is what is called "Shen" (spirit). The so-called "Shen" refers to the mysterious force that governs all things. The universe is filled with vast, righteous Qi, and what propels this Qi is "Shen." The method of replenishing Qi need not be sought from afar—it is as natural as stars corresponding to celestial patterns or tides responding to earthly veins. If practitioners can grasp the directional properties of southwest (Yin) and northeast (Yang) and cultivate the spiritual embryo by absorbing the Qi of heaven and earth three times, why worry about the elixir's inefficacy? However, cultivation requires diligence—there must be no slackening. Before the elixir chamber (a metaphor for the human body) takes form, the Dragon (original spirit, Yuan Shen) and Tiger (original essence, Yuan Jing) remain in their respective positions. Once the elixir chamber is complete, Mercury (consciousness) transforms from Lead (original essence). These two originally harbor the True One Qi (innate primordial energy), and when they merge, it is like plants flourishing under the interaction of Yin and Yang—vitality arises naturally. Alchemists must comprehend the transformations of Yin-Yang and deeply understand the laws of nature to succeed. Chapter Eight, "Transmutation and the Division of the Embryo," states: Forge the alchemical cauldron as the vessel of cultivation—the Golden Elixir is nurtured within. Just as shaping elixir pellets forms a spiritual image, wondrous transformations emerge naturally. When the true Shen within the elixir transcends mundane substance, continuous practice will elevate one to the ranks of immortals. Ge Xuan explains: Though the alchemical cauldron is a physical object, the sages modeled its creation on the principles of Taiji (Supreme Ultimate). A single vessel contains both form and formlessness: in stillness, it is a mass of Qi; in motion, it divides into Yin and Yang. The miraculous Golden Elixir arises between existence and non-existence, its substance akin to yellow jade (symbolizing the pure Yang quality of the elixir), corresponding to the triad of heaven, earth, and humanity. During cultivation, with each breath, Yin and Yang Qi circulate within the body like the sun and moon, as if playing with two precious orbs between heaven and earth. If practitioners can grasp this mystery—letting the Qi of Water (kidneys) and Fire (heart) rise and fall externally while Lead (essence) and Mercury (spirit) fuse internally—they will penetrate the workings of creation itself. 判形於其内是爲金丹之房眞中之神長生大君居於此焉 故丹雖眞一之氣所成須假天地交合龍虎兩弦之氣相交 於造化窟中使水火之精互藏其宅而後日月星辰之華懸 於上金木水火土之氣結於下懸於上者在天成象生如鸞 翔鳳翼結於下者在地成形凝如雪柳霜花二物能重能輕 能神能靈能白能赤能暗能明此無中生有之妙也服之身 體金色毫竅光明吐氣爲火丸垢成丹何其神哉至此數可 奪命可活天地亦可以返復其凡砂凡汞五金八石聞氣而 死更能積功累行綿綿不絕昇入金門豈不大自在乎 十月丹成章第九丹成九還胎化黃轝金砂成霧母產玄珠蒼胡頡寶鍾乳珊瑚犬牙參錯馬齒何殊神精萬狀聖人自知 葛玄曰萬物之理以虛而受天地從虛無中來虛無天地之 德故用神室修煉仙丹妙寶自虛無中而生有也天一之水 下降地二之火上昇三才成位四時順令五行化生鼎中一 刻之火符奪世上一年之節候胎神藏九氣化爲紫金丹丹 見有爲之範相亦自無極之神通也一箇月生如馬齒琅玕 二箇月長如魚鱗甲鬣三箇月犬牙參錯四箇月蒼頡攢㬪 五箇月菡萏靈芝六箇月鍾乳倒懸七個月婆羅松花八箇 月寶塔玲瓏九箇月日月懸象十箇月嬰兒成聖變化出神 如如不動妙道眞身紫金見象身騎孔雀神慧無量難以言 **Interpretation** This scripture reveals the mysteries of Daoist Neidan (internal alchemy) practice and the process of Golden Elixir formation: The essence of Golden Elixir cultivation lies in creating a special inner space (the chamber of the Golden Elixir) inhabited by the Great Lord of Longevity. Though the true Golden Elixir consists of pure primordial Qi, it requires the harmonizing power of Heaven and Earth's Yin-Yang interaction. Specifically: 1. Cultivation Principles: - Requires balancing the dragon (representing Yang Qi) and tiger (representing Yin Qi) energies - Facilitates the mutual transformation of water and fire essences within the Dantian (cauldron of creation) - Absorbs the essences of sun, moon and stars (suspended above) - Condenses the Qi of the Five Phases (gathered below) 2. Characteristics of the Golden Elixir: The Golden Elixir possesses marvelous transformative abilities - it can become heavy or light, manifesting various colors and states. This represents the wondrous realm of "creation from nothingness." After ingesting the Elixir: - The body turns golden - Pores radiate light - Exhaled breath transforms into flames - Bodily impurities convert into medicinal elixirs 3. Cultivation Stages (Ten-Month Elixir Completion): Detailed descriptions of the Elixir's morphological changes each month: - Month 1: Resembles horse teeth or jade - Month 2: Appears like fish scales - Month 3: Takes form of interlocking dog teeth - Month 4: Develops script-like patterns - Month 5: Resembles lotus flowers or lingzhi mushrooms - Month 6: Forms stalactite-like structures - Month 7: Manifests pine flower patterns - Month 8: Takes pagoda-like shape - Month 9: Reveals sun and moon imagery - Month 10: The Golden Elixir reaches perfection, elevating the practitioner to transcendent sagehood 4. Essential Techniques: - The key lies in comprehending the principle of "emptiness" - Harmonizing the celestial One-Water (kidney Jing) with earthly Two-Fire (heart fire) - Aligning with the patterns of Three Powers, Four Seasons and Five Phases - A moment's practice in the cauldron equals a year's progress in the mundane world The perfected Golden Elixir practitioner attains: - A violet-gold Dharmakaya - Peacock-mounted divine form - Immeasurable spiritual powers and wisdom - Miraculous abilities transcending life and death This scripture unveils the complete Neidan process from foundation to perfection, emphasizing how life's transcendence is achieved through Yin-Yang harmonization and Five Phases circulation. 述且腐草得天地自然之氣亦化爲螢况此神室爲太虛之 體有陰陽屈伸相感之機往來於其中變化無窮豈無至藥 所產乎經云天寶玉皇之氣結一黍米玄珠根本皆由於玄 中正位以成聖胎是也 金鼎通玄章第十金丹神室自變鐵渣鼎化爲庚可種仙葩光明赫奕制以凡雜匱至湧泉三界爲家 葛玄曰聖人立象以盡意今以神室内煉水銀而成丹丹化 成金液金液到口白日登天自然之妙若夫外煉鐵鼎化爲 金鼎此之神妙非藥而何只可與智者論不可與凡夫言古 人貫金透石不爲難信哉是言也有諸内必形諸外所謂借 假修眞全資水火故曰鼎器藥物並火候看來盡秘於玄關 又曰鼎卽藥藥卽鼎鼎藥者丹也故曰靈寶畢集簇於后土 久而成丹具大藏法眼者自知出有入無之妙則逍遙三界 與道爲一何所往而非安居之家乎 妙香並濟章第十一天香滿鼎霞映三台沈疴痼疾俱得和諧龍神拱敬岳凟迎隨祖玄解脫後裔蕃昌俱聞是香普釋災愆返魂立起白晝昇天 葛玄曰四時順氣一嵗丹成天地之機日月之衡陰陽之數 五行生殺之權三千七百二萬正氣之數俱已奪盡會於乾 坤化育之金產出許多景象無限奇觀馨香遍滿上通三天 下徹九泉所謂拔宅靈梯昇天藥祖蘊蓄自然之香是香起 **Interpretation** This scripture expounds the profound states and miraculous effects of Daoist Neidan (internal alchemy) practice. Let me interpret it section by section: The first passage reveals that even decaying weeds can transform into fireflies when nourished by the qi of heaven and earth—how much more miraculous then is the human body as a "divine chamber" (referring to the Dantian or practitioner's physical form), which inherently contains the subtle mechanisms of Yin-Yang interaction and the mysteries of contraction and expansion, naturally capable of producing the wondrous "supreme medicine" (referring to Neidan). The text mentions how the "jade-emperor qi of heaven" condenses into "millet-sized mysterious pearls" (metaphor for the initial form of Neidan), all achieved through cultivation at the "correct position in the mystery" (the Dantian) to form the "sacred embryo" (perfected Neidan). Next comes the secret of the "golden cauldron penetrating the mysteries": through cultivation, the practitioner's body (the golden cauldron) transforms from an ordinary iron-like state into a golden vessel capable of nurturing celestial blossoms (Neidan). Ge Xuan (the renowned Three Kingdoms-period Daoist) explains that sages comprehend true meaning by observing celestial phenomena. During internal refinement, "mercury" (symbolizing Jing-essence and qi) is alchemized into Neidan, then further transformed into "golden liquor" (a higher stage of Neidan), ingestion of which enables daylight ascension. These internal changes manifest externally through wondrous signs like an iron cauldron turning to gold. The scripture emphasizes these mysteries can only be discussed with the wise, being incomprehensible to ordinary people. Authentic cultivation means "using the false to cultivate the true" (employing the physical form to refine the formless true nature), requiring proper application of water and fire (Yin-Yang harmonization). The secrets of the cauldron (body), medicinal ingredients (vital essences), and firing times (cultivation rhythms) all reside in the "mysterious pass" (critical point in practice). The cauldron is the medicine, the medicine is the cauldron—their union constitutes Neidan. Later passages describe miraculous phenomena after cultivation achievement: when "numinous treasures" (Neidan energy) accumulate, practitioners roam freely through the three realms (desire, form, and formless realms) in unity with the Dao. Celestial fragrances fill the air, auroras illuminate the "Three Terraces" (star constellations), stubborn illnesses vanish, and dragon deities with mountain spirits come to pay homage. Ancestors attain liberation while descendants flourish. This wondrous fragrance dispels calamities, even reviving the dead or enabling daylight ascension. Ge Xuan concludes: by harmonizing with seasonal qi through a year's cultivation, one masters the mysteries of heaven-earth's sun-moon and the Five Phases, gathering the "three million seven hundred and twenty thousand righteous qi" (symbolizing the totality of cosmic energy). Within the creative transformations of Qian-Kun (heaven-earth), all wondrous phenomena arise. This natural sublime fragrance reaches up to the Three Heavens (Qingwei, Yuyu, and Dachitian) and down to the nine springs—it is the "supreme medicine of celestial ascent" (ultimate Neidan realization) capable of uplifting entire families to immortality. 死回生無量功德度一切死苦能解幽魂長夜之網能啟門 戸後裔之光經曰億萬高祖厯劫種親遊喪滯魄俱得更生 者是也惜乎世人功微行淺攻乎異端專行有形硃砂水銀 五金八石雜類之邪法實不曾聞金液還丹白晝冲天之妙 道又安能得見三淸太上乎 服食登眞章第十二刀圭入口人化爲仙飛形拔宅隱顯無干梵氣合體與天長年秘行眞妙勿泄心箋 葛玄曰神丹之藥本號刀圭刀圭者乃刀頭圭角些子而已 人能觀天之道執天之行運化陰陽以壬水生黃金黃金造 華池華池會兩弦眞一之氣凝結神水神水化爲金液金液 變成至藥至藥返還爲丹除去嬰兒胎毒醮謝天地以淸流 吞服一粒則身生羽翰如輕煙薄霧頃刻冲霄以朝太姥證 無上九極上品天仙至尊至貴出入造化隱顯莫測萬化生 身若欲拔宅只以淸泉研洒三粒不時門牆屋宇盡皆昇舉 於巫山雲雨之程御乾坤於不竭制刦運以無窮豈得虛說 以誑後人昔吾得道三十餘年嘆無法財了茲妙道以報無 上之本後得爲之 **Interpretation** This scripture reveals the esoteric methods of Daoist alchemy for achieving immortality, presented in two parts: The first section critiques the misguided approaches of ordinary people seeking longevity. The text states: Most practitioners lack proper cultivation yet pursue heretical paths using cinnabar, mercury, and various metals and minerals to make elixirs. They fundamentally misunderstand the authentic "Golden Liquid Reverted Elixir" (Jinye Huandan) - the marvelous method enabling daylight ascension. How could such misguided practitioners ever hope to behold the Three Pure Ones (Sanqing) or Lord Lao (the deified Laozi)? The second section details the miraculous effects and preparation of the divine elixir: 1. Consuming even a minute dose called "knife-point measure" (Daogui) enables one to become an immortal, appearing or disappearing at will while sharing heaven and earth's longevity. 2. Ge Xuan (the renowned Daoist alchemist) explains this elixir's name derives from requiring only a knife-tip's worth of material. 3. Preparation method: By observing celestial patterns and harmonizing yin-yang, one refines gold using mercury (representing Water phase), then uses this gold to create the "Blossoming Pool" (Huachi) crucible, ultimately condensing the Golden Liquid Reverted Elixir. 4. Effects: A single pellet grows wings for celestial ascent. For entire household ascension, dissolve three pellets in pure water to sprinkle upon the dwelling. 5. Ge Xuan's testimony: He required thirty years of practice to truly master this method, urging later practitioners not to doubt - sincere cultivation guarantees success. The "Golden Liquid Reverted Elixir" represents the pinnacle of internal alchemy (Neidan), where through specific practices one condenses essence (Jing), vital energy (Qi), and spirit (Shen) into a "Golden Elixir" (Jindan) for immortality and celestial ascension. 無不遂意後學無生疑惑有爲者亦若是 也 --- 原文底本：Kanripo 漢籍リポジトリ（京都大学），CC BY-SA 4.0。 Source text: Kanripo Chinese Classics Repository (Kyoto University), CC BY-SA 4.0. HTML version: https://daozang.app/en/text/KR5i0028/