Ghost Points: The Daoist Method

A Complete Transmission of the Daoist Way of Implementing Ghost Points

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Instructor: Josh Paynter, LAc

When: December 7, 2024, 10 - 4 PM

Where: SIEAM, 6363 7th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108

Cost:

$300 for General Public
$240 for SIEAM Faculty and Alumni
$240 for all currently enrolled acupuncture students

5 PDA points pending (NCCAOM)

The Ghost Points are a set of acupuncture points developed by Sun Si Miao (581-682 CE) that can be used to treat mental, emotional and spiritual disturbances. Although the existence of this set of points is known to many acupuncturists, the Daoist clinical application and needling method has not been available to the general practitioner.

Presented through the framework of Daoism and Daoist medicine, participants will learn the origin and theory relating to “Gui” disorders, how to assess when using the ghost points is appropriate for a patient and the needling method for their clinical use. Participants will receive the complete transmission for applying this treatment, which will include associated talismans and incantations.

About the Instructor

Josh Paynter, LAc. has been dedicated to Chinese studies for over 30 years. He received a B.A. in Chinese studies from Bard College with a focus on Daoist traditions, including studying at Yunnan University in Kunming, China. His Master’s degree in Traditional Oriental Medicine is from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine.

Josh is an ordained 22nd generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Jian Fu Gong on Qingcheng Mountain, Daoist name Li Wen 理文. He is also ordained as a 25th generation Daoist Priest in the Quanzhen, Longmen tradition at the Qingyun Daoguan, Daoist name Xin Jian 信堅. He is a co-abbot of the United Daoist Association Parting Clouds and co-founder and teacher for Parting Clouds Daoist Education.

Abdominal Diagnosis for Jingfang (經方) Practice

Registration is now closed.

Date: October 26th - 27th, 2024

9am - 5pm PST

Location: SIEAM Campus

6363 7th Ave S, Seattle WA 98108

Cost:

$400 for General Public
$300 for SIEAM Alumni, Faculty and Students

NCCAOM PDA approval pending.

This course introduces palpation and diagnostic approach for Shanghan Zabing Lun (傷寒雜病論) herbal practice, also known as Jingfang (經方). The purpose of the class is to help students learn to practice Jingfang (經方) based more on objective indicators and repeatable evidence of the body, herbs and formulas, less relying on obscure ideas or intellectual constructs of given conditions. This class will help students develop palpatory skills and sensitivity, enhance their understanding of the human body and learn how to relate such skills and understanding to herbs and formulas.

Refund Policy:

Because space is limited, a refund policy is necessary to help us manage our space effectively. By implementing this policy, we can minimize last-minute cancellations and ensure that those who genuinely want to attend have access.

August: If you need to cancel during the month of August, you will receive a 100% refund.

September: If you cancel during the month of September, you will receive a 50% refund.

October: Unfortunately, cancellations made during the month of October are non-refundable.

Thank you for understanding, and we look forward to seeing you for this course!

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