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Interesting to Know: Fengshui
Day 56 of 2016Interesting to Know: Fengshui
What is Fengshui?
Fengshui (风水), literally 'wind-water', pronounced fnng-shway, is an ancient Chinese philosophy studying the auspiciousness of environments, based on Yin-Yang Theory and Five Elements Theory. It's a form of geomancy.
Fengshui philosophy states that qi (气 /chee/ 'energy') exists in all things and is the life of the nature. The core idea of fengshui is the harmony between humans and nature (or the universe). Good fengshui means good fortune, while bad fengshui means bad luck. It is believed that fengshui can affect the destiny of an individual and even a country.
Through the knowledge of fengshui, it is believed people can know how to make themselves more compatible with nature, their surroundings and their own destiny, so they can have good fortune in finances, health, and life.
The "five elements" is the fengshui term used to describe the composition of nature. It's believed these components work together and should be kept in balance.
In Ancient Times…
Archaeologists have confirmed that ancient Chinese's dwelling sites were usually selected at places that are surrounded by mountains and girdled by a river. It wasn't just that these places supplied the basics for survival, like clean water, farmland, firewood, shelter, and sunshine: settlements followed such a pattern that fengshui seems to have been used.
In Imperial Times…
In the Han Dynasty (220 BC – 220 AD), the basic theory of fengshui formed; it started to be studied alongside geography and astrology. During the seventh to tenth centuries (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms eras), fengshui became more "scientific" and its activities gradually became differentiated. During the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911) it became popular among common people in deciding the location of dwelling sites, buildings, furniture placement, and burial sites for dead people.
In Chinese Architecture…
When we talk about Chinese architecture, fengshui has to be mentioned. It is a special Chinese architectural tradition that prevailed especially in ancient times. It usually links the process from site selection, design, and construction, to interior and exterior decoration.
Fengshui seeks to balance the relationship between human beings and nature, so human beings can live auspiciously within the environment around them.
All capital cities of China followed rules of fengshui for their design and layout. One of the great examples that follows the principles of classical Chinese architecture is Beijing's Forbidden City, the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties.
Now…
Now fengshui is available to everyone. Banks, hotels, houses, and even communities in Hong Kong have been planned according to fengshui. Many people even use fengshui to attempt to attain greater happiness and well-being, improve family communication, restore employee cooperation, and improve business.
Reference: http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/how-to-make-good-feng-shui.htm
Fengshui philosophy states that qi (气 /chee/ 'energy') exists in all things and is the life of the nature. The core idea of fengshui is the harmony between humans and nature (or the universe). Good fengshui means good fortune, while bad fengshui means bad luck. It is believed that fengshui can affect the destiny of an individual and even a country.
Through the knowledge of fengshui, it is believed people can know how to make themselves more compatible with nature, their surroundings and their own destiny, so they can have good fortune in finances, health, and life.
What is Yin-Yang Theory?
According to Yin-Yang Theory, everything in the universe is composed of two opposing, but deeply interconnected forces: yin (feminine, dark, and negative) and yang (masculine, light, and positive). These two forces deeply support and nourish each other, and cannot exist without the other. Fengshui aims to create a balance between yin and yang in an environment.
What is Five Elements Theory?
Five Elements Theory is the other important component of fengshui. The five elements are critical to defining correct fengshui in a space. They are fire, earth, metal, water, and wood. Each element has a characteristic and represents specific aspects of life.The "five elements" is the fengshui term used to describe the composition of nature. It's believed these components work together and should be kept in balance.
How Has Fengshui Been Used?
Fengshui has a history of over 3,500 years. It appears to have been first used when ancient Chinese selected dwelling sites.In Ancient Times…
Archaeologists have confirmed that ancient Chinese's dwelling sites were usually selected at places that are surrounded by mountains and girdled by a river. It wasn't just that these places supplied the basics for survival, like clean water, farmland, firewood, shelter, and sunshine: settlements followed such a pattern that fengshui seems to have been used.
In Imperial Times…
In the Han Dynasty (220 BC – 220 AD), the basic theory of fengshui formed; it started to be studied alongside geography and astrology. During the seventh to tenth centuries (Sui, Tang, and Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms eras), fengshui became more "scientific" and its activities gradually became differentiated. During the Ming and Qing dynasties (1368–1911) it became popular among common people in deciding the location of dwelling sites, buildings, furniture placement, and burial sites for dead people.
In Chinese Architecture…
When we talk about Chinese architecture, fengshui has to be mentioned. It is a special Chinese architectural tradition that prevailed especially in ancient times. It usually links the process from site selection, design, and construction, to interior and exterior decoration.
Fengshui seeks to balance the relationship between human beings and nature, so human beings can live auspiciously within the environment around them.
All capital cities of China followed rules of fengshui for their design and layout. One of the great examples that follows the principles of classical Chinese architecture is Beijing's Forbidden City, the imperial palace of Ming and Qing dynasties.
Now…
Now fengshui is available to everyone. Banks, hotels, houses, and even communities in Hong Kong have been planned according to fengshui. Many people even use fengshui to attempt to attain greater happiness and well-being, improve family communication, restore employee cooperation, and improve business.
Reference: http://www.chinahighlights.com/travelguide/chinese-zodiac/how-to-make-good-feng-shui.htm
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