Feng Shui Classics

Feng Shui method based on the classics.

 

In carrying out university research paper, whenever we refer to a book, it is most important for us to identify the source. It is this training which makes it very important to quote the source where we get the information. When researching on Feng Shui methodology, I also feel it is important to search for the source where the method originates.

There are many schools of Feng Shui.

Which are the schools the Classics refers to?

Did the classics refer to any of the schools?

What are the Feng Shui classics?

Guo Pu

·       Zhang Zhu葬书

Huang Shi Gong黄石公

·       Ching Nan Jing 青囊经

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·       Ching Nan Zhu 青囊序

Yang Jun-Song (Song Dynasty)

·       Ching Nan Au Yu青囊奥语

·       Tian Yi Jing 天玉经

·       Ye Che Jing 玉尺经

·       Bao Zhao Jing 宝照经

It is interesting how the classics are very clearly separated into very clear topics.

Zhang Zhu:

For example, I would say Zhang Zhu concentrates on explaining the origin of Qi, the movement of Qi, how the Qi can affect humans, how to identify and differentiate  Qi in our environment.

Ching Nan Jing:

Most of the fundamental of Feng Shui is included here. For example, Hetu, Loushu, 5 elements, Bagua (Early Heaven and Late Heaven), 28 Constellations, etc.

Ching Nan Zhu:

The basic theory of Feng Shui is introduced in this book.

The theory of Yin Yang.

The theory of the 24 mountains. (San He method)

·       二十四山双双起，少有时师通此义。

·       24 mountains both going together, few present day master understand the meaning.

The theory of mountain and water.

This is like an introduction book with no details.

Ching Nan Au Yu:

The fundamental theory.

Tian Yi Jing:

The application.

Ye Che Jing:

The analysis.

IMHO, the three books are all about San He theory.

Not saying other schools are not relevant. It is perhaps referred in other classics.

As explained by Howord Choy.

http://howardchoy.wordpress.com/2012/12/05/a-brief-history-of-xuan-kong-fei-xing-feng-shui/
Quote” The technique of the flying stars is well explained in the classics Xuan Kong Mi Zhi 玄空秘旨，Xuan Ji Fu 玄機赋, Fei Xing Fu 飛星赋 all published in the Song Dynasty 宋朝 (960-1279).”

Attached below a section of Zhang Zhu which refers to some of the most important Feng Shui methodologies to show how the classics are such treasures when studying Feng Shui.

Zhang Zhu

葬书

乘金相水，穴土证穴法。

Riding golden dragon (mountain) in relation to the water, locating the Xue based on the topography and vegetation. (Or Xue methodology)

·       Comment: Riding the golden dragon represents the location.  Riding the golden dragon means the way the Qi flows through the higher ground to the lower ground. The dragon represents the contour.

·       In relation to the water mouth. (The intersection of rivers)

·       Analyzing the Xue based on the topography or the theory. In San He the Xue is always taken in relation to the location and the water mouth.

外藏八風，內秘五行。

From the outside it is based on the Eight directions (Bagua), internally it is based on the 5 elements.

·       Comment: In San He Feng Shui, measuring the external Qi is based on the Tian Pan. (Heaven Plate) It is actually measuring the Qi phase. The strength of the Qi. Whether it is Sheng Qi or Si Qi or the different stages of the Qi phase.

·       Measuring the internal Qi is based on the Di Pan. (Earth Plate) The 5 elements refers to the Nayin 72 dragons.

天光下臨，地德上載。

The heavenly lights (Qi from above) coming down, the earth Qi going upwards.

·       Comment: Qi comes from above but also from the ground where it is tapped.

·       This is referring to two types of Qi. One from above and one from below. The Heaven and Earth Qi.

·       San Yuan LiQi method mostly is about Heaven’s Qi.

·       San He method is mostly about earth Qi.

陰陽沖和，五上四備。

Yin Yang clashing or at peace, five above but only four perfections.

·       Comment: The theory of Yin Yang, whether it is clashing or it is to be the same; This is one of the most important key to Feng Shui which is only for the students from the school.

·       Although five elements but there are only four formations. Again showing the validity of San He Feng Shui. The four formations; Metal, Wood, Water and Fire. No Earth formation.

目力之巧，工力之具，趨全避閥，增高益下，微妙在智，觸類而長，玄通陰陽，功奪造化。

Through observation and intelligence to seek the knowledge and the skill;

Avoiding what is not correct;

Observing the high and low;

Through analysis and wisdom;

Fully comprehend the meaning of yin and Yang;

Arriving at the skill to change the mandate from heaven.

·       Comment: Another reference to the importance of Yin Yang. The most fundamental theory of Feng Shui which is not taught and which is reference again and again in all the classics.