Baopuzi
Baopuzi is a Taoist text attributed to Ge Hong, a scholar and alchemist who lived during the Jin dynasty in China. The title, which translates to "Master Who Embraces Simplicity," reflects Ge Hong's belief in the importance of simplicity and detachment from worldly concerns. The work is divided into two parts: the inner chapters and the outer chapters. The inner chapters are concerned with attaining immortality through various alchemical practices, dietary regimens, and spiritual cultivation. Ge Hong details the creation of elixirs, the use of herbs, and methods for prolonging life, believing that physical immortality was achievable through diligent practice.
The outer chapters, on the other hand, focus on more practical matters, including social ethics, governance,