Chinese Feng Shui culture

Author: Gao Youqian
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: From urban layout to residential design, Feng Shui is the application of natural vitality in Chinese architectural aesthetics, fostering a healthy lifestyle. Feng Shui pursues the philosophy of harmony between heaven and humanity. This book provides a comprehensive and multidisciplinary analysis of Feng Shui phenomena. Amidst the complex and diverse aspects of Feng Shui, I have selected ten key areas:
1. Feng Shui Prototypes – Analyzing the cultural background of Feng Shui phenomena and offering unique interpretations of cultural mysteries such as dragon-and-phoenix totems and flood myths.
2. Feng Shui Evolution – Examining the emergence and development of Feng Shui phenomena, explaining its influence on ancient Chinese architectural site selection, urban planning, courtyard layouts, and evaluating its role in ancient Chinese architectural theory and culture.
5. Feng Shui Science – Analyzing the scientific principles in Feng Shui and its function in the development of ancient Chinese science and technology.
6. Feng Shui Witchcraft – Examining the functions, categories, and principles of residential warding rituals, which are heavily influenced by superstition in Feng Shui.
7. Feng Shui Politics – Analyzing Feng Shui's role in the legitimacy of ancient Chinese dynastic politics and its various manifestations.
8. Famous Feng Shui Masters – Analyzing and discussing the careers, life stories, doctrines, and characteristics of renowned historical Feng Shui masters, providing extensive information for a comprehensive understanding of Feng Shui phenomena.
9. Feng Shui Customs – Analyzing the regional variations in Feng Shui folk customs during their spread.
10. Feng Shui Critiques – Examining and discussing the various critiques of Feng Shui throughout history, both in China and abroad, and providing detailed answers to questions such as "What to critique," "What to prohibit," and "What to inherit."
In addition, there are two special essays, The Origin of the Taiji and The Origin of the Seven Customs. Although they can be included in the "Feng Shui Prototypes" section for discussion, doing so would make that chapter overly lengthy and cumbersome. Therefore, they are specially set apart and appended at the end for readers' reference.