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Feng Shui is one facet of the entire body of Taoist
wisdom. This ancient wisdom has its origins in the beginning of time, as all
living beings have looked for answers in order to understand and live in balance
with their environment. Two important texts that grew from Taoist theory are the
I-Ching (Book of Changes) and the Tao-Te-Ching although many other scriptures
and practices such as Chi-Kung (the internal cultivation of chi), astrology,
numerology, medicine, contemplative arts and spiritual disciplines have been
essential to the holistic approach to life.
There are five fundamental rules that govern the universe and work dynamically
through different forces:
1.Chi-The the vital force that pulses through every facet of creation, the
breath in the breath and the light in the light.
2.Yin/Yang- The constant play between forces whether they are light and dark,
male and female, active and passive or seen and unseen. Everything is alive with
this procession of changing forces.
3. Heaven/Earth/Man- These three dynamic forces illustrate a holistic interface
between people and their surroundings. This can also be described as the play
between Yin (Earth), Yang (sky) and you.
4. Five Elements- The creative and destructive forces that exist in nature. To
find harmony in these forces, all of the elements must be present and in balance.
5. Bagua- This is the principle that illustrates the eight trigrams of the I-Ching.
Chi leads to Yin and Yang, which leads to Heaven, Earth and Man and within the
sixty-four hexagrams of the I-Ching the five elements are present. For the study
of Feng Shui, each edge of the octagon represents a compass direction that is
superimposed onto the shape of a desk, a room, a building, a city, etc. If a
portion of the bagua is cut away or exaggerated it must be remedied. |
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