The Theory and Practice of Ancient Chinese Feng Shui: Up and Down - A Reassessment of Ancient Chinese Feng Shui

Author: Yu Yong (USA)
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: People live between heaven and earth, and not for a moment can they be separated from their surroundings. The geographical environment is varied in its distribution on the surface of the earth, and it is unbalanced. Therefore, objectively, there exist relatively better environments that are suitable for people's lives, bring them luck, and hide auspiciousness and happiness. There are also relatively harsh and dangerous environments that bring inconvenience, hardship, and bad luck to people's lives. People instinctively choose, build, and create their surroundings. This includes building and creating cities, villages, and residential houses. Choosing and building beautiful, comfortable, harmonious, and auspicious living spaces suitable for people's lives.
The book The Theory and Practice of Ancient Chinese Feng Shui introduces the origin of Feng Shui from archaeological discoveries, showcasing the ancient people's understanding of the inseparable relationship between Feng Shui, architecture, and site selection. It reveals the complementary relationships between Feng Shui and the I Ching, the Bagua, the calendar, as well as the many fields such as the transformation of yin and yang, the unity of heaven and man, the cycle of the five elements, and the earth's meridians. It also demonstrates the methods, means, and significant influences of Feng Shui in the site selection of ancient capitals (Beijing, Nanjing, Chang'an, Luoyang, etc.), urban planning, village layouts, and the construction of residential houses (yin and yang houses). Finally, it briefly summarizes the discussions on Feng Shui by famous scholars in ancient and modern times, as well as international research and academic activities. It is a complete and authoritative work on the theory and practice of Chinese Feng Shui.