In recent years, Chinese metaphysics which is related to
destiny analysis, feng shui and
forecasting have spread across the world like wild fire, thanks to a few
entrepreneur feng shui/Chinese
Metaphysics masters such as Lillian Too,
Dato Joey Yap, Jerry King etc.
These masters have managed to educate
mass layman on the knowledge of Chinese
Metaphysics through their books, courses and social media which otherwise used
to be “trade secrets” to a few very established feng shui masters working exclusively for prominent tycoons.
There had been many
controversial debates on Chinese metaphysics practices such as feng shui,
destiny analysis based on 4 pillars etc whether it is a real deal or some kind
of scam. Some masters have debate if
Chinese Metaphysics is the correct word to use in representing destiny
analysis, feng shui, divination! I have
started this blog to embark on a journey with my reader to understand more
about Chinese Metaphysics and if there is any scientific phenomenon which can
substantiate some of the Chinese metaphysics practices. I would
like to start by exploring a bit of
history and core value on this knowledge which also form the Chinese philosophy
and culture.
It was believed that the Yellow
Emperor who was the initiator of the Chinese civilization at about 2500BC and
the practice of Chinese Metaphysics could have started in parallel with Chinese
civilization. The Yellow Emperor had
already engaged astronomers in his court to study the movement of the planets
and stars and its relation to seasons, weather and dimension of time which is
important in the practice of Chinese metaphysics. The study is compiled in a book of alamac
where it is used a guide for farming activities which rely heavily on seasons
in the ancient world. Book of Alamac had
evolved over centuries to become a very important tool in Chinese Metaphysics. Chinese Metaphysics rely heavily on
astronomical studies involving movements
of planet and stars.
According to some Chinese culture
researcher, there are 5 skills/arts,
call Wu Shu (五 术) which form the core of Chinese metaphysics. Below are the table which I had summarized on
the core of 5 skills for a better understanding:-
Skills
|
Famous
Practice*
|
What
it is
|
1. Mountain /Sage
(山/仙)
|
Taichi
Qi
Gong
Meditation
Faith
Religion
Spiritual
|
Happy
life is equal to balanced and virtuous life through philosophy of Tao (the
way, 道). Tao focus on 3 values
of compassion, frugality and modesty
It
emphasize on living in harmony with nature, practice self healing through
cultivation of internal qi (energy) meditation, diet, and martial arts. Encompass faith and religion and spiritual
practice using the wisdom of binary black (Yin) and white (yang) energy (qi)
|
2. Medicine
中醫
|
Traditional
Chinese Medicine
Acupuncture
Massage
Diet
therapy
Cupping
|
Understand
the body’s physical energy or qi circulation through meridian points. Good health can be achieved through a
balance of Yin & Yang with 5 elements (wood, fire, earth, metal and
water)
Illness
will happen when the 5 element and ying and yang are not balanced and conflict exists between 5 elements. Chinese herb is also divided into ying
& yang and 5 elements base on colour, shape etc.
|
3. Life
命
|
Bazi
Purple
Star astrology
Horroscope
|
Destiny
analysis based on birth time and date.
Your birth date and time seals your life destiny. Professional astrologer can decipher this
information and translate into your
character, wealth, career, relationship and health. Accurate forecast can be given to the major
event in your life such as marriage, time to create your wealth.
|
4. Appearance
相
|
Physiognomy
Classical Feng shui
Palmistry
|
Macro
- Analysis of land form in environment for the yang force , human living space and ying force, ancestral burial place.
Micro
- Analysis of individual human appearance through face, palmistry
|
5. Divination
撲
|
I
Ching
Qi
Men Dun Jia
Tai
Yi Shen Shu,
Da
Liu Re
Tie
Ban Shen Shu
Tarrot
reading
|
Forecast
on the outcome of an event through tapping into your subconscious mind or using a time
marker. Use by great emperors of China for making decision and predict the
macro environment such as natural disasters.
|
Famous Practice*
- I have put in some popular
western practice which have the similarity in relevant skills intent.
All the 5 skills are
treasures which are useful generally to all, irrespective of which culture you come from. Most of us are already practicing one or more
of these skills to help us to find our life’s purpose and help us to become
wiser as we age.
The famous practices of the
5 skills which had gained popularity
internationally are feng
shui, destiny analysis and divination
as great business minded masters are
able to apply those skills to achieve results in wealth related activities.
After being a Chinese
metaphysics student and a practitioner for more than a decade, I find that it is very important to practice
virtue and mindfulness (skill-Mountain) followed by understanding your destiny
code (skill-life) to guide you through life.
Only with a clear mind and understanding of your destiny and life’s
goal, then can you tap on energy of healing, feng shui and divination to
complement your preprogram destiny towards life’s path of maximum return.
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| Application of 5 skills towards a full filling life |
