An organized path
The reviewed table of contents begins with dream origins, moves through collected discussions, records traditional responses, and then groups dream images for consultation.
Four parts
Dream Origins asks why dreams arise and change. Dream Theories gathers texts linked with the Huangdi Neijing, Lingshu, Zhouli, Zhuangzi, Liezi, and Xunzi. Traditional Responses records customary practices. Symbol Interpretation groups weather, landscapes, people, bodies, objects, and animals.
Why it matters
A symbol lookup belongs at the end of this system, not at its beginning. Start with the whole dream and its context, then use symbolic material as one reflective tool.
Traditional Sources
Sources referenced on this page
Menglin Xuanjie · 夢林玄解
总命《梦林》，中分四集：首著《梦原》，揆厥源委，用明理也；次辑《梦论》，条列名言，以考信也；又次精纂《梦禳》……又次广著《梦占》，比类而编，便简研也。
Menglin Xuanjie · 夢林玄解
元集：《梦原》；亨集：《梦论》；利集：《梦禳》；贞集：《梦占》。