This lesson opens a century-spanning dialogue of wisdom: throughJung (C.G. Jung)psychological interpretation of The Secret of the Golden Flower, linking the Chinese tradition ofthe "Golden Elixir Teaching"inner alchemy with Western depth psychology. Jung declared in his introduction:"East and West shall no longer stand apart".

Jung's Prophecy and Warning

Jung pointed out sternly that"Western scientific objectivity may hinder a deep understanding of the insights of Eastern wisdom". He observed thatWesternerswho mechanically imitate Eastern "prayers" or meditation without starting from psychological roots often fall into profound misunderstanding. True transformation is not merely the transmission of texts (such asPelliotsinological perspective), but a true meeting of cosmological frameworks.

Core Logic of Transformation

• Human Nature: Rooted inMencius (who advocated that human nature is inherently good)thought, it holds that life contains a sacred radiance.
• Essence Water and the Golden Flower: Through the practice of "turning back the light," the primordialEssence Water(life energy) is transformed intothe Golden Flower(the light of consciousness).
• Further Esotericism of the Teachings: Within the Golden Elixir tradition, core teachings were safeguarded from misuse through symbolic language.