Qianjin · Nourishing Life · Conserving Vital Essence (节欲养精)
Sun Simiao on conserving vital essence (节欲养精) — the closing principle of his 养生 program, presented here as a general wellness teaching. Essence (精), qi, and spirit as the 'three treasures'; why moderation and restraint, not excess or suppression, preserve the root of life; and how calm desire, regular living, and emotional balance protect one's foundational vitality. A principle-level chapter (no explicit content).
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