"A Long Road" and other books...
A Long Road Volume I ,II,III & IV
Edward Obaidey
The best way to learn the art of Oriental Medicine is by direct transmission in the clinic - seeing, feeling, sensing, and being part of the treatment process - through a relationship with someone familiar with the road you are on. A Long Road: An Acupuncture Travelogue provides snapshots of steps along the road by the author in his development over many years as a busy practitioner. The real sense of living, dynamic treatment is conveyed through the author’s obvious dedication and delight in pursuing and transmitting understanding of this art. The more so by the inclusion of conversation transcripts between the author and his students through which the reader is offered the chance to benefit from a sense of the sensei/ deshi (student/ teacher) relationship.
In-depth articles cover specific conditions, treatment concepts, diagnostic nuance, case histories and discussion on point meaning and use. The classical texts are explored with translation & commentary and brought to vibrant clinical relevance to the extent that the text could almost be viewed as a clinical work-book. To be consulted, for inspiration and guidance – and to be sweated over in study – but mostly (and importantly) in clinical practice.
This text is recommended for practitioners of all ‘styles’ or ‘methods’ as a path away from the unfortunate tendency to intellectualize oriental medicine and thus trap it in the classroom or lecture theatre. The reader is offered a bridge between classical theory/ training, and the vibrant reality of the clinical practice of acupuncture, moxabustion and traditional massage.
Edward Obaidey
The best way to learn the art of Oriental Medicine is by direct transmission in the clinic - seeing, feeling, sensing, and being part of the treatment process - through a relationship with someone familiar with the road you are on. A Long Road: An Acupuncture Travelogue provides snapshots of steps along the road by the author in his development over many years as a busy practitioner. The real sense of living, dynamic treatment is conveyed through the author’s obvious dedication and delight in pursuing and transmitting understanding of this art. The more so by the inclusion of conversation transcripts between the author and his students through which the reader is offered the chance to benefit from a sense of the sensei/ deshi (student/ teacher) relationship.
In-depth articles cover specific conditions, treatment concepts, diagnostic nuance, case histories and discussion on point meaning and use. The classical texts are explored with translation & commentary and brought to vibrant clinical relevance to the extent that the text could almost be viewed as a clinical work-book. To be consulted, for inspiration and guidance – and to be sweated over in study – but mostly (and importantly) in clinical practice.
This text is recommended for practitioners of all ‘styles’ or ‘methods’ as a path away from the unfortunate tendency to intellectualize oriental medicine and thus trap it in the classroom or lecture theatre. The reader is offered a bridge between classical theory/ training, and the vibrant reality of the clinical practice of acupuncture, moxabustion and traditional massage.
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Book Review by Jeffrey Dann..
A Long Road: An Acupuncture Travelogue vol. 1 By Edward Obaidey, Rare Apricot Press, 2011 Paperback, 216 pages Reviewed by Jeffrey Dann It’s a rare experience to read a professional book that is more than a text and that deepens the spirit and practice of acupuncture. Eddy Obaidey Sensei has written a unique book, an important book, a personal book and I strongly recommend it for all. Obaidey himself is a rare bird, embedded from the ground up in the difficult cultural milieu of Japanese professional medical culture. As a resident gaijin, Eddy belongs in the special roster of foreigners who make Japan their home and become representative icons of their cultural or professional path. No he’s not a Lafcadio Hearn, but he keeps his British wit and acerbic personal style in an authentic fusion of East and West... Read more.. |
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1.1. Generalisation
It is generalisation and the application of its principles that lead to the best results. Even specific measures and modalities are useful in as much as they restore general function. Bear in mind that the hollowed Oriental Medical philosophies such as that of Heaven Man and Earth (天地人) are also principles of generality (“POG”). Specialist” is a term that encourages trust and a belief that good or better than normal (“special”) results will be... Read more.. |
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”Vigorously inhaled this weekend, now starting again more slowly. Absolutely loving it.” ーJM
"I do not practice Classical Japanese Medicine or any form of Japanese acupuncture but find myself mesmerized by Obaidey's gentle but profound prose. I'm inspired by the depth of knowledge he draws from and even more so by the depth of his character, as a student, practitioner, and teacher of this medicine. Even if you are a TCM practititoner without any interest in Japanese Medicine you will find it to be a highly enjoyable read with many gems that inspire and encourage." - from Amazon customer review |
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Editor’s Preface
Volume IV represents a new phase in the remarkable Journey we are on. Previous volumes have included a significant amount of material written by the author during earlier stages of his journey. The road was wide and gentle with many places to stop and enjoy and pass the time. There was a feeling of familiarity with some of the terrain although we may not have ward the specific path before. Many things we had previously seen or heard of were shown from a new angle: connections we were unaware of revealed themselves. In this volume we are catching up in real time with our intrepid traveler. the path is now much steeper. It is narrow and arduous. At time mired in difficult terrain and fraught with difficult side paths and cul-de-sacs. We have to scrabble, grasping at gnarled tree roots and ancient rocky outcrops to pull our slipping feet from forward. Now and then we are lost,as cloud of uncertainty and confusion close in around us... Read more.. |
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The Art of Acupuncture
Produced and Directed By Masakazu Ikeda and Edward Obaidey This is the original DVD designed, produced and directedby Masakazu Ikeda and Edward Obaidey, specifically for training purposes. The DVD features the hand techniques of a master acupuncturists who is well-grounded in Classical Chinese Medical Theories. You will learn the practical Fundamentals of: -diagnosis -point location -needling techniques for yin and yang syndromes -moxibustion techniques for yin and yang syndromes |
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