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    Describing Shen & Shen Ming Via a Hybrid Quantum Computational Model

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    Definitions for Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) terminology within the context of quantum biology (QB) have recently been proposed. These definitions aim to elucidate concepts such as qi meridians in TCM. Our study presents a hypothesis that seeks to provide an operational definition for Spirit (Shen) and Bright Spirit (Shen Ming) in TCM via a scoping review. We propose that Shen represents physical, phenomenological proto-consciousness/consciousness in the forms of computation, such as singular particles/bits/qubits, computers, organisms, or computational strategies, whereas Shen Ming may refer to emergent, quasi-physical meta-proto-consciousness/consciousness formed by coherent relationships of multiple orchestrated/integrated units of computation; manifesting itself as integrations of multiple bits, qubits, computers, organisms, or strategies. We posit that multi-computational strategies are likely utilized within QB systems, which we operationally define as hybrid quantum computation (HQC). The primary objective of this scoping review is to comprehensively discuss a hypothetical structure of HQC in QB systems, thereby offering a validation of TCM terms such as Shen and Shen Ming from several ontological perspectives. Additionally, our research hypothesizes that aspects of Shen and Shen Ming could be partially characterized by Fault Tolerant Topological Quantum Computation (FTTQC) in QB systems, which involves the utilization of exotic particles known as anyons

    On the Psychological Significance of Heart Governing Shen Ming

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    According to the Huangdi Neijing, Suwen Chapter 8, the heart is the ruler of the body and the host for spirit brightness (shen ming). The paper examines the meaning and contribution of the heart with spirit brightness (xin zhu shen ming) to Chinese medical thinking. From earliest times, Chinese medicineâs analysis of health and illness included the physical, sensory, emotional, social and cognitive aspects of the personâs lived experience. The shen-mind with ming-brightness was said to radiate peace, virtue, clarity and intelligence, and the cultivation of shenming was thought to enhance oneâs physical health and longevity. In Part One, we discuss the conditions that influence the development of shenming and the maturation of mental-emotional intelligence. In Part Two we discuss its opposite, the heart without spirit brightness (xin zhu bu ming) to identify its mechanisms and the consequences for health. Xin zhu bu ming leads to the distortion of sensory perceptions and emotional responses, and refers to a person with mental-emotional instability and poor adaptive ability. Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism identify the influences affecting shenming-spirit brightness and explain the connections between ethical conduct, correct qi, and mind-body health. Mental-emotional development and the cultivation of shenming is discussed and contrasted with the social consequences and clinical manifestations of human mentality without spirit brightness

    Lau Chung-ming et Jianfa Shen éds., China Review 2000

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    Choukroune Leïla. Lau Chung-ming et Jianfa Shen éds., China Review 2000. In: Perspectives chinoises, n°62, 2000. pp. 68-69

    On the Psychological Significance of the Heart Governing Shen Ming

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    According to the Huangdi Neijing, Suwen Chapter 8, the heart is the ruler of the body and the host for spirit brightness (shen ming). The paper examines the meaning and contribution of the heart with spirit brightness (xin zhu shen ming) to Chinese medical thinking. From earliest times, Chinese medicine's analysis of health and illness included the physical, sensory, emotional, social and cognitive aspects of the person's lived experience. The shen-mind with ming-brightness was said to radiate peace, virtue, clarity and intelligence, and the cultivation of shenming was thought to enhance one's physical health and longevity. In Part One, we discuss the conditions that influence the development of shenming and the maturation of mental-emotional intelligence. In Part Two we discuss its opposite, the heart without spirit brightness (xin zhu bu ming) to identify its mechanisms and the consequences for health. Xin zhu bu ming leads to the distortion of sensory perceptions and emotional responses, and refers to a person with mental-emotional instability and poor adaptive ability. Daoism, Confucianism and Buddhism identify the influences affecting shenming-spirit brightness and explain the connections between ethical conduct, correct qi, and mind-body health. Mental-emotional development and the cultivation of shenming is discussed and contrasted with the social consequences and clinical manifestations of human mentality without spirit brightness

    Lau Chung-ming et Jianfa Shen éds., China Review 2000

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    Choukroune Leïla. Lau Chung-ming et Jianfa Shen éds., China Review 2000. In: Perspectives chinoises, n°62, 2000. pp. 68-69

    05) Brandenburg 53: Shen Zhou

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    The Brandenburg 300 Project Honors Shen Zhou, Master Painter from the Ming Dynasty (circa 1500). For more information on Shen Zhou and his paintings please visit the China Online Museum. Shen Zhou - Ming Dynast

    Shen Congwen jian zhu ren xing shen miao

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    Shen cong wen (1902 -- 1988), yuan ming shen yue huan, miao zu re

    Ming chao shi jiu ling

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    Ben shu shi yi ben Ming dai ling mu hua ce, zhu yao nei rong bao kuo: Ming chao di ling yi lan biao, Ming dai di ling de li shi, ke ji he wen hua yi shu, shi jiu ling wei zhi shi yi tu, huang ling, zu ling, xiao ling, dong ling, shi san ling zong shen dao den

    Shen Grant Guangren, Elite Theatre in Ming China (1368-1644), 2005

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    Lévy André. Shen Grant Guangren, Elite Theatre in Ming China (1368-1644), 2005. In: Études chinoises, n°24, 2005. pp. 424-429
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