儒醫 李梴과 栗谷 李珥의 保養論

Abstract

In this paper, I compared and analyzed the theories of Lichan(李梴) of Ming Dynasty and Yuilgok(栗谷) Yiyi(李珥) of Joseon, who lived in the 16th century, with the emphasis of 'Baoyang(保養). Lichan and Yulgok's theories on Baoyang served as the basis for understanding the common perception of Baoyang and Yangsheng(養生) by Confucian scholars and medical scientists of the Joseon. Lichan argued that Baoyang's content is to suppress desire, such as food and sex, and to cultivate nature. Yuklgok argued that the cultivation of Haoranzhiqi(浩然之氣) through moral consciousness or the cultivation of Qi(氣) should be made suitable for Li(理). Both of their theories conform to the fundamental spirit of Confucianism. Based on Iching Yigua(頤卦)'s "careful of language(愼言語) and control of food(節飮食)" they each made their own arguments from the standpoint of medicine and Confucianism. Medicine and Confucianism were based on Yigua, but each purpose was different. But Lichan and Yulgok shared a common understanding of 'taking medicine' and the training of Taoism or Taoist hermit(神仙). Baoyang's core is Yangxin(養心) and 'reducing the desire'. Lichan succeeded the academic achievements of former Rui, such as Zhuzhiheng, to develop the theory of the mind of Confucianism into the medical theory. What Lichan said was 'Cultivating Qi' and 'Cultivating Li as Qi' are similar to Yulgok's 'Cultivating Qi as Qi' and 'Cultivating Qi as Li'.