[Literature study of Dongpo Yangshengji]

Dongpo Yangshengji is compositions on health preservation in SU Dongpo's works. The health preserving philosophy centered on 'an' (peaceful mind) and 'he' (harmony) is embodied in the book. It can be certain that the book was compiled by WANG Ruxi in the 8th year of the Ming Emperor Chongzhen. There are 3 editions and 2 series existing. One is the Ming edition series represented by the Chongzhen edition, and the other is the Qing edition series which is represented by the CHEN Daosheng edition. The notes in the Chongzhen edition were made by WANG Ruxi, and QIU Xiangsheng revised the comments then formed the Qing edition. The preface of Kangxi could be the key point to differentiate between the two editions.