The Theory and Practice of Ancient Chinese Feng Shui (Part 1 and Part 2)

Author: Yu Xixian
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Publish Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Human life exists within the realm of heaven and earth, and not for a single moment can one be separated from the surrounding environment. The geographical environment varies greatly in its distribution across the surface of the earth, exhibiting an inherent imbalance. Therefore, objectively, there exist relatively favorable environments that are suitable for human habitation, bring luck, and conceal auspiciousness and happiness. There are also relatively harsh and perilous environments that bring inconvenience, hardship, and misfortune to human life. Humans instinctively seek to choose, build, and create their surrounding environments. This includes the construction and creation of cities, villages, and residential dwellings. The selection and construction of beautiful, comfortable, harmonious, and auspicious living spaces suitable for human life.
The book Ancient Chinese Feng Shui: Theory and Practice introduces the origins of Feng Shui from archaeological discoveries, showcasing the ancient understanding of the inseparable relationship between Feng Shui, architecture, and site selection. It reveals the complementary connections between Feng Shui and various fields such as the I Ching, the Bagua, the calendar, the dynamic interplay of Yin and Yang, the unity of heaven and humanity, the cyclical nature of the Five Elements, and the Earth's meridians. It also demonstrates the methods, techniques, and significant influences of Feng Shui in ancient capital site selection (e.g., Beijing, Nanjing, Chang'an, Luoyang), urban planning, village layouts, and the construction of residential properties (both Yin and Yang dwellings). Finally, it briefly discusses the views of renowned scholars throughout history on Feng Shui, as well as international research and academic activities. It is a comprehensive and authoritative work on the theory and practice of Chinese Feng Shui.