會員 宏泓道者
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[ 本帖最後由 宏泓道者 於 2013-7-24 02:33 PM 編輯 ]
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[ 本帖最後由 宏泓道者 於 2013-7-24 02:33 PM 編輯 ]
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[font=Times New Roman][size=14pt]Daoist School of Quan Zhen [/size][size=9pt]([/size][/font][font=新細明體][size=9pt]全真[/size][/font][font=Times New Roman][size=9pt])[/size][size=14pt][/size][/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Master Zhong Li Quan and Master Lu Ju has significant influence in promoting Dao, in particular Neidan dao (Inner alchemy), later such knowledge and skills were passed to Wang Zhongyang, who formed the Quan Zhen Daosit School. The core teachings of Quan Zhen with the guidance from Master Zhong and Lu were three teachings of Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism combined. In the year of 1167 Quan Zhen school was formed by Master Wang Zhongyang. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The Five Pioneers of Northern Daoism masters, also known as Quan Zhen Five Patriarch are as follow:[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]1. Eastern Zi Fu Master (Wang Xuanwang Fu or Known as Shao Yang) [/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]東華紫府輔元立極大道君[/size][/font][size=9pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=新細明體][size=9pt]王玄甫（少陽）[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]2. Zheng Yang Master Zhong Liquan [/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]正陽開悟傳道垂教帝君[/size][/font][size=9pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=新細明體][size=9pt]鍾離權（正陽）[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]3. Chun Yang or Pure Yang Master Lu Ju[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]純陽演正警化孚佑帝君[/size][/font][size=9pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=新細明體][size=9pt]呂洞賓（純陽）[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]4. Master Liu Haichan or Guang Yang[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]海蟾明悟弘道純佑帝君[/size][/font][size=9pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=新細明體][size=9pt]劉海蟾（廣陽）[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]5. Master Wang Zhongyang (founder of Quan Zhen School)[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]陽全真開化輔極帝君[/size][/font][size=9pt][font=Times New Roman] [/font][/size][font=新細明體][size=9pt]王重陽（重陽）[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
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[font=Times New Roman]After Master Wang Zhongyang, Quan Zhen School became well know under the famous Seven Truthfulness Daoist masters or knows as Seven Truthfulness Disciples. Among them Master Qiu Chuji was the most famous Daoist master who is well known to serve Genghis Khan during the Yuan era. Master Qiu advised Genghis Khan to avoid mass killing, to love his people and respect god. Genghis respected him so much that he declared that the Yuan official religion is DAO! [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The Seven Truthfulness Disciples are:[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]七真按排名次序分別為以下七人：[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
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[font=Times New Roman]1. Ma Yu or Dan Yangzi, he formed Yu Xian Pai School[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]馬鈺——丹陽子，遇仙派[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]2. Tan Chuduan or Zhang Zhenzi, he formed Namo Pai School[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]譚處端——長真子，南無派[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
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[font=Times New Roman]3. Li Chuxuan or Chang Shengzi, he formed Sui Shan Pai School[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]劉處玄——長生子，隨山派[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]4. Qui Chuji or Zhang Chunzi, he formed Long Men Pai School[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]丘處機——長春子，龍門派[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]4. Wang Chuyi or Yu Yangzi, he formed Yu Shan Pai School[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]王處一——玉陽子，崳山派[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]6. Hao Datong or Gunag Ningzi, he formed Hua Shan Pai School[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]郝大通——廣寧子，華山派[/size][/font][size=9pt][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]7. Sun Buer or Qingjing Sanren, she formed Qinjong Pai School[/font]
[font=新細明體][size=9pt]孫不二——清靜散人，清靜派[/size][/font][size=9pt][font=Times New Roman] (She and Ma Yu were husband and wife)[/font][/size]
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[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]The Passing of Torch[/font][/size]
[font=Times New Roman]Many people especially Feng Shui masters should know that the source of Feng Shui and metaphysics were part and parcels of Daoism teachings. Master Lu Ju and Master Liu Hai Chan passes Dao knowledge especially Taiji Diagram (Yin and Yang symbols) to Chen Purr or Chen Xi Err[/font][font=新細明體][size=9pt]「希夷」[/size][/font][font=Times New Roman], he then passed this essential skills to Zhong Fang[/font][font=新細明體][size=9pt]「種放」[/size][/font][font=Times New Roman], and Zhong in turn passed to Li Zhi Cai [/font][font=新細明體][size=9pt]「李之才」[/size][/font][font=Times New Roman]and Li had passed to Shao Yong[/font][font=新細明體][size=9pt]「邵雍」[/size][/font][font=Times New Roman].[/font] -
[font=Times New Roman]Famous Quotes from Laozi- The father of Dao[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Many readers have sent me letters praising not my essay but my quotes !!! and I thought in this column I would focus on quotes by Laozi. Laozi is traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism and is closely associated in this context with “original”, or “primordial”, Taoism. The author of Dao De Jing, dated back late 4th century BC was the most printed scripture, even more than bible. The 81 chapters of Dao De Jing was translated into many foreign languages and distributed in more than 140 countries worldwide.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Some of the famous quotes :[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“The Tao that can be told is not the eternal Tao.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Countless words count less than the silent balance between yin and yang”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“To see things in the seed, that is genius.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Great acts are made up of small deeds.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“With few there is attainment. With much there is confusion.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“The wise man is one who, knows, what he does not know.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Mastering others is strength. Mastering oneself makes you fearless”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Some lose yet gain, others gain and yet lose.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“An over sharpened sword cannot last long”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Spring comes, and the grass grows by itself.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Do your work, then step back. The only path to serenity.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“The Way to do is to be.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Boasting of wealth and virtue brings your demise.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“He who knows that enough is enough will always have enough”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]‘The truth is not always beautiful, nor beautiful words the truth”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Go to the people. Live with them, learn from them, love them.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“A good traveller has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“A man with outward courage dares to die; a man with inner courage dares to live.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Those who flow as life flows know they need no other force”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“To understand the limitation of things, desire them”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“If you are untrustworthy, people will not trust you.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Know glory but cleave to humiliation.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“The way of heaven is to help and not harm.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Take care with the end as you do with the beginning.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“The difficult problems in life always start off being simple. Great affairs always start off being small.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Knowing others is intelligence; knowing yourself is true wisdom. Mastering others is strength; mastering yourself is true power. If you realize that you have enough, you are truly rich.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“For the wise man looks into space and he knows there is no limited dimensions.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“The snow goose need not bathe to make itself white. Neither need you do anything but be yourself.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“A leader is best when people barely know he exists, not so good when people obey and acclaim him, worst when they despise him. But of a good leader, who talks little, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say, ‘We did this ourselves.’[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Your own positive future begins in this moment. All you have is right now. Every goal is possible from here.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]So the unwanting soul sees what’s hidden, and the ever-wanting soul sees only what it wants.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“Respond to anger with virtue. Deal with difficulties while they are still easy. Handle the great while it is still small.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“If you show yourself, you will not be seen. If you affirm yourself, you will not shine. If you boast, you will have no merit. If you promote yourself, you will have no success.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“A good traveler leaves no tracks. Good speech lacks fault-finding.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“When nothing is done, nothing is left undone.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“Do you imagine the universe is agitated? Go into the desert at night and look at the stars. This practice should answer the question.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]A man who knows how little he knows is well, a man who knows how much he knows is sick. If, when you see the symptoms, you can tell, Your cure is quick. A sound man knows that sickness makes him sick and before he catches it his cure is quick.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“Chanting is no more holy than listening to the murmur of a stream, couting prayer beads no more scared than simply breathing, religious robed no more spiritual than work clothes.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Not seeking, not expecting, she is present, and can welcome all things.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“free from desire, you realize the mystery caught in the desire, you see only the manifestations.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]“Nothingness and Beingness are merely conceptions…”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]“If the people must be ever fearful of death, then there will always be an executioner.”[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Every step is on the path[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]If the force of arms is considered the only means of authority, it is not an auspicious instrument.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]True words are not fancy. Fancy words are not true. The good do not debate. Debaters are not good.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]If a person seems wicked, do not cast him away. Awaken him with your words, elevate him with your deeds, repay his injury with your kindness. Do not cast him away; cast away his wickedness.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]When the highest type of men hear Tao, They diligently practice it. When the average type of men hear Tao, They half believe in it. When the lowest type of men hear Tao, They laugh heartily at it. Without the laugh, there is no Tao.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The person of superior integrity does not insist upon his integrity. For this reason, he has integrity. The person of inferior integrity never loses sight of his integrity; For this reason, he lacks integrity.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]If you do not value rare treasures, you will stop others from stealing.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The sage puts herself last and is first.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Close your mouth, block off your senses, blunt your sharpness, untie your knots, soften your glare, settle your dust. This is the primal identity.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]When the people of the world all know beauty as beauty, there arises the recognition of ugliness. When they all know the good as good, there arises the recognition of evil.[/font] -
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[font=Times New Roman]Friday, November 25, 2011[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Deities are immortal beings who reached that state by way of meditation and good deeds or through Tao. The highest level in practicing Taoism is to attain or get close to such a state. Deities are also thought of as holy, divine or sacred and often referred to as gods.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The notion of cosmic and human oneness highlights an important element – that the cosmic is something that can be controlled by deities. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Certain roles are ascribed to deities in performing the interaction between the cosmic and humans. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Deities rarely reveal or manifest themselves to humans, and make themselves known mainly through their impacts. These include natural phenomena such as lightning, floods and storms, but miracles are also attributed to them. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The most eminent deities are thought to be controllers of various aspects of human life – birth, death and the afterlife.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Some are believed to be controllers of time and fate, dispensers of human law and morality, the ultimate judges of human worth and behavior, and designers and creators of the Earth and the universe. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]It is not hard to get in touch with deities – just go to a Taoist temple offering fu kei service. Deities are invited to communicate with humans through mediums, who pass on the messages by writing them down. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]My first experience of fu kei was in 2001, and it both amazed and puzzled me. But anything is possible in this world.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Since 2009, I have managed to communicate with about 20 deities. I have asked them a range of questions, such as those concerning the universe or more earthly queries like when will I get rich. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]But most of my questions are related to the metaphysical, or fung shui.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]In my new book, Conversation with Deities, I recorded more than 100 questions related to fung shui. Keep reading this column because, from time to time, I will reveal its contents.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Thought of the day: To explore what it would mean to live fully, sensually alive and passionately on purpose, I have to drop my preconceived ideas of who and what I am – Dawna Markova.[/font]
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Good deeds invite good karma
Friday, June 22, 2012
Hong Kong StandardOne of the famous eight deities or immortals is Lu Ju or Lu Dongbin – or, as he preferred, The One Who Returned to Tao.
According to the Li Shi Zhen Dao Xian comprehensive text, he was born on the 14th day of the fourth month in the 12th year of Tang dynasty Emperor Zhenguan’s reign (Year 638).
It was said that Lu failed his scholastic examinations three times before he finally passed the jinshi – an academic level in the Tang dynasty allowing him to join the ruling elite.
One day, Lu was awakened by a huang liang meng, or “golden millet dream,” which foretold that he would end up being killed by the emperor.
Enlightened by the dream, he left the palace and followed his master Zhongli to practice Tao and eventually became an immortal.
He is an icon for today’s Taoist world. And metaphysics, or fung shui, is one of the branches of Taoism. Master Lu’s teachings encompass Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism.
He created the famous zhewedoushu, a life-predictive astrology tool that he passed on only to his disciple Chen Xier.
Some of the most important aspects of metaphysics, such as the tai chi diagram, were his inventions.
He is said to come to Earth in many forms to help the needy. He also prescribes Chinese medicine to help cure diseases.
His teachings advocate the importance of yin and yang – at its core is the belief that good and auspicious fung shui is related to good deeds and a few bad karmic debts.
If you watched the movie Running on Karma, starring Andy Lau Tak-wah and Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi, you will be able to understand that this world is affected by debt and karmic effect – or simply, cause and effect.
So, should you want good fung shui ask yourself whether you deserve it or not.
Do good deeds and good fung shui will follow you!
Good deeds do not have to come in only monetary or material forms. A simple gesture of giving up your seat to the elderly on the MTR or bus, helping the handicapped across traffic lights and so on will do the job.
Thought of the week: When Master Zhongli transformed a rock into gold for Lu Ju, Master Lu said: “I do not want to possess the gold as it will turn back to rock 500 years later and that would harm people 500 years later.”[ 本帖最後由 宏泓道者 於 2013-7-24 09:30 AM 編輯 ]
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[font=Times New Roman]Friday, May 31, 2013[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Things happen for a reason. Take recent catastrophes – the Sichuan earthquake and tornado in the United States, for example – and even the black rainstorm in Hong Kong.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]On May 17, NASA scientists reported that they had just seen the biggest explosions on the moon in the history of the program. These were caused by meteoroids hitting the lunar surface. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Just two months before, on March 17, the scientists had spotted a gigantic hurricane on Saturn. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Ancient Chinese astrology tells us that a hurricane on Saturn and disturbances on the lunar surface will have an impact on the weather on Earth. As the ancient Chinese believed that the moon represents women, the menstrual cycle and night, this impact could have an upsetting effect on humans – especially women. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]To make matters worse, a solar storm is also anticipated to affect Earth this year. We will probably experience the hottest summer ever. Be prepared for temperatures of 40 degrees Celsius or over![/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Solar activity has a regular cycle, with peaks about every 11 to 12 years. NASA cautions that the solar flares could interrupt satellite communication and cause havoc to Earthlings.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]A combination of these three events will affect our world.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Feng shui is related to the sky and earth. And what is in between is qi. Qi, or energy, can empower us – but it can also affect us negatively. We have harness the good energies and avoid the bad. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]What causes qi? Human beings. That’s something for us to ponder! We are constantly exploiting Earth’s resources and causing environmental damage. Don’t forget that the Earth, as one of the planets in the solar system, will definitely impact others in the same system as well.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]So we should start thinking about what we can contribute to Mother Nature rather that taking from her all the time. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Thought for the week: When we see men of a contrary character, we should turn inwards and examine ourselves – Confucius [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Study to create good energy in your home[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Friday, January 25, 2013[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]In my previous column I mentioned the importance of the book Di Zi Gui, or Standards for Being a Good Student, in aiding fung shui energies.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Let me now summarize the essential portions of each chapter to show how it helps bring out the best fung shui energies in your house.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 1: Be dutiful to parents at home[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]This chapter indirectly helps to improve fung shui, especially with regards to family harmony. Chinese festive seasons – such as the Lunar New Year reunion dinner and the Ching Ming Festival, where prayers and respect are offered to ancestors – are important occasions to observe if you want to improve both yin and yang fung shui. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 2: Standards for a younger brother when away from home[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The focal point of this chapter deals with the duties of the elder and younger brothers. The elder brother has to take care of the younger while the younger brother should respect the older one. This not only improves the harmony among siblings but extends to the community at large.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 3: Be cautious in daily life[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Wearing proper or appropriate attire is preached in this chapter. Personal image and attributes are important factors to attract the right kind of energy and hence improve the fung shui in relationships.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 4: Be trustworthy[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Deceit and lies must not be tolerated. On the other hand, heavy and unwarranted criticisms are destructive in nature. So cultivate good deeds, as fung shui is always attracted by good dharma or karmic deeds.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 5: Love all equally[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]This chapter is broad in context in that it teaches us to love all humans regardless of nationality, race or religion. This certainly improves the fung shui in a community or a country.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 6: Learn from virtuous and compassionate people[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Doing things correctly is the important message in this chapter. Good fung shui will only work for the right people.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 7: Above all, study further and learn literature and art to improve cultural and spiritual life[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]This chapter deals with our higher selves and teaches us how to improve not only our physical fung shui but also our mental and spiritual fung shui.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Thought for the week: Nobody can hurt me without my permission – Mahatma Gandhi[/font] -
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Violate heavenly law at your peril[/font][/size]
[size=14pt][font=Times New Roman]Friday, May 03, 2013[/font][/size]
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[font=Times New Roman]A skillful feng shui practitioner should not only master the law of topography and gua but also adhere strictly to the heavenly law.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]You can master feng shui principles and maneuver the setting of your house or orientate your tombstone according to the best direction to accommodate your needs and wants (for example, become rich and famous), but that will not achieve anything if you violate the heavenly law. What is this heavenly law?[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]It it none other than our normal law and order. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Stealing, killing or sabotage are good examples of short-term gratification for long-term pain. The payment is long and painful. Triad and vice activities will lead you to the authorities hands’ eventually. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]A skillful and right-minded feng shui master will not aid or help a person who is engaged in illegal activities and uses feng shui for their gain. By doing so, both are offenders of the heavenly law. For instance, a robber who is experiencing a good luck pillar asks a master if he can go ahead and rob a bank – knowing the pillar will result in success. An astute master will advise him to avoid such activity and divert his attention to one that is legal for long-term gain. The same goes for a certain businessman who used feng shui for his ends then turned against it by calling it Satan’s work when his fortunes began to turn against him.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Confucius’ younger brother Yian Chu Ji was a robber, but Confucius’ relentless teaching – using his inner values and attributes – turned him into a good person. This is an example of the principle of saying what you do and doing what you say.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Thought for the week: Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives you courage – Lao Tzu[/font] -
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[font=Times New Roman]Chen Tuan [/font][font=新細明體]陳搏[/font][font=Times New Roman](871-989) was a legendary Taoist sage. His courtesy name was Tunan[/font][font=新細明體]圖南[/font][font=Times New Roman]. In his writings, he used the pseudonyms Chen Xiyi [/font][font=新細明體]陳希夷[/font][font=Times New Roman], Master Xiyi or Fuyaozi. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]According to certain Taoist schools which claim him as a founder, he lived a secluded life in the Nine Room Cave on Mount Wudang. Later at Mount Hua, one of the five sacred mountains of China, he is said to have created the kung fu system Liuhebafa (Six Harmonies and Eight Methods). [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]As a Taoist master in the late Tang dynasty, Five Dynasties and early Northern Song dynasty, Chen was astonishingly intelligent and erudite in his childhood. In 956, he was summoned to the Imperial Court to be bestowed the title of court official by the emperor, but he rejected it. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]His master, Lu Dongbin, passed him the knowledge of Zi Wei Dou Shu (Purple Star Astrology). Chen was said to have lived until the age of 118 – in many ancient texts he is said to have practiced jigong (the art of breathing or meditation) while asleep.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]An expert in face and palm reading, Chen wrote many books on Chinese metaphysics. His most important contribution to this field was the tai chi symbol, right.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]This symbol later became an important icon for the study of I-ching, feng shui, astrology and Chinese metaphysics. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]He also popularized the bagua (eight symbols) diagrams – a must for learning any form of Chinese metaphysics.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Quieten your mind; you will find great freedom in your heart.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Do not become entrapped by the small world around you.[/font] -
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[font=Times New Roman]Lu Dongbin, or Lu Ju, was born in the year 796, on the 14th day of the fourth month, in Yong Le district, Shanxi province.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]A historical figure, he is regarded as a deity or an “immortal” by many in Chinese culture – especially by Taoists. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Lu is one of the most widely known of the group of deities known as the Eight Immortals and considered by some to be the de facto leader. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Mention is made of him, one of five pioneer Taoist masters, in the official history book History of Song.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Lu was the founder of the School of the Golden Elixir of Life (Jin Dan Jiao) and is widely considered to be one of the earliest masters of the tradition of neidan, or internal alchemy. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]In art, he is often depicted dressed as a scholar with a sword on his back that dispels evil spirits. An expert in sword arts, he is also hailed as the master of Chinese meditation.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Some of his metaphysical knowledge lives to this day – he passed the tai chi diagram to another Taoist sage, Chen Tuan. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]His contributions are not only to fung shui studies but religion as well. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]He was seconded by the heavenly ruler to represent the three teachings of Taoism, Confucianism and Buddhism.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Today, when we visit any Taoist temple, we cannot miss Lu Dongbin. In Hong Kong, there are many temples and koons (Taoist temple) remembering his contributions to the Taoist world: Wun Chuen Sin Koon and Fung Ying Seen Koon in Fan Ling and Man Tak Garden in Tai Po, to name a few.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Thought of the week: Let your heart cure your heart. Let the elixir of your soul cure and purify your sins – Lu Ju[/font] -
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[font=Times New Roman]In the past, especially during the Han era (206 BC- 220AD), there was no such term as feng shui. What we now call feng shui was known as kan yu – kan being related to the sky, heaven or anything above ground, yu with the ground, hill, mountain or anything below. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Kan is linked to the study of astrology, yu with energies permeating or forming land and the living environment of humans. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The term feng shui surfaced only with Guo Pu in the Jin era (265-420 AD). Mystical as the term is, feng shui can also be termed the study of the environment in western scientific terms. There is no magic power or voodoo about it. The attempt to harness the best energies in the environment led to feng shui. For example, scientists will tell you we only partly understand the human brain and that we understand only 4 percent of the cosmic world. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Parents always tell us to believe in ancient wisdom. At times, ancient wisdom can’t be explained scientifically, but most of it is associated with the natural law, which is the law of Tao. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Certain traditional practices are not without valid reasons. For instance, during the Han era, it was written in scriptures that all tombs should face south, in a north-south direction. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The simple explanation is both logical and scientific: being located in the north protects the corpse from gusts and strong winds (natural science) while facing south is to harness the warm weather from the south (it is filial to show respect for the dead).[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]So you see, there is nothing superstitious about facing and setting orientation – it is natural science. Not till later did scientific scholars find that such orientation is coincidentally in line with the study of ancient astrology.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]So, readers, be objective about this world, believe in religion, god, deities to keep our faith growing and going.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Thought for the week: Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness – Lao Zi[/font] -
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[font=Times New Roman]Water is a critical element in feng shui as it is said to govern wealth. It is associated with rivers and oceans (logistic), farming (agricultural produce) and a source of life for human beings. [/font]
[font=Times New Roman]The impact of mountains is more obvious as they govern health and help divert the flow of wind. But the importance of water cannot be overestimated – as seen in chapters 8 and 78 of Lao Tzu’s ancient scripture Tao Te Ching. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 78 says: “Nothing in the world is as soft and yielding as water.” [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]A good feng shui setting is equipped with both water and mountain elements. Water goes hand in hand with earth (mountain) and signifies the parental role that has given birth to the formation of the physical world. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Feng shui takes this one step further by treating mountain and water as elements to harness kind energies and avoid unkind energies in the creation of both wealth and health. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Chapter 8 says: “The best of man is like water … which flows in places others disdain.” It teaches humans to be humble and at times to retreat and suffer – for a better future. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Bear this in mind and you will be equipped with better feng shui in your heart, because you have embraced the water element in you. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Feng shui is about seeking harmony with nature and true self enlightenment is achieved by seeking harmony within. To remind yourself of the importance and significance of water, place a cup of water in your vicinity.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Bruce Lee’s famous quote: “Be like water making its way through cracks. Do not be assertive, but adjust to the object.”[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Can we change our fate by riding on a ferris wheel? By placing expensive fung shui items? By changing our bed position? The answer is no.[/font]
[font=Times New Roman]Bear in mind that fung shui is a natural science and not superstitious practice.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]In your quest to change your fate, the most important thing you should understand is the law of the universe.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The heavenly law tells us that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west. It will not get a temper tantrum and rise from the west. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Therefore, a trust is created here. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Earthly law tells us that Mother Earth is kind enough to nurture us with raw materials, providing a platform for us to live in. Crops seeded in the spring blossom in the summer and will be ready for harvest in autumn. In winter, the land hibernates. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]This is called the nurture of love. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]That is the law of heaven and earth. What is missing is the middle echelon: humanly law. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The humanly law should also mimic the trust and nurture of love of both heavenly and earthly laws. Humans should in no way to harm Mother Nature, which nurtures us (law of kindness) and also should do no harm to both our parents and other humans (law of filial piety).[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The ancient Chinese have 24 traditional stories of filial piety – all of which show people changing their fate by showing respect to Mother Nature and the elderly. [/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Today, billionaires like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett and Li Ka-shing are philanthropists who make a difference to this world. And that changes not only their fate but those of others as well.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]The journeys of living beings should be in accordance to such law – which is actually none other than plowing kindness back to the community. Showing respect to others is another way of asking for respect in return.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]So you want to change your fate? Start by showing respect to the elderly and do good deeds for your community. After all, we are the community.[/font]
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[font=Times New Roman]Thought of the day: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.[/font] -
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He who only relies on his own eyes cannot see clearly;
He who considers himself always right cannot tell right from wrong!
[font=SimSun]重為輕根[/font], [font=SimSun]靜為躁君[/font]
The heavy is the root of the light, and the tranquil is the master of the active.
[font=SimSun]致虛極[/font], [font=SimSun]守靜篤[/font]
Reach for the state of emptiness both in mind and body
[font=SimSun]治大國若烹小鮮[/font]
Rule a country state like frying a small fish which require delicate balance
[font=SimSun]知足者富[/font], [font=SimSun]強行者有志[/font]
He who is content is rich; he who acts with persistence has the will to succeed
[font=SimSun]知足不辱[/font], [font=SimSun]知止不殆[/font]
Whoever is contented will meet no disgrace, and whoever knows when and where to stop will meet no danger
[font=SimSun]知者不言[/font], [font=SimSun]言者不知[/font]
He who knows does not speak, and he who speaks does not know
[font=SimSun]知者不博[/font], [font=SimSun]博者不知[/font]
He who knows does not show off and he who shows off does not know
[font=SimSun]知我者希[/font], [font=SimSun]則我者貴[/font]
Those who are able to understand me are very few, and those who able to follow me re very hard to meet.
[font=SimSun]知人者智[/font], [font=SimSun]自知者明[/font]
He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened
[font=SimSun]知其雄[/font], [font=SimSun]守其雌[/font]
He who knows the masculine but beholds the feminine
[font=SimSun]知其榮[/font], [font=SimSun]守其辱[/font]
He who knows glory but beholds the disgrace
[font=SimSun]知其白[/font], [font=SimSun]守其黑[/font]
He who knows the white but beholds the black
[font=SimSun]知常容[/font], [font=SimSun]容乃公[/font]
Only by knowing the eternal can one embrace all; only by embracing all can one be impartial
[font=SimSun]執大象[/font], [font=SimSun]天下往[/font]
Whoever holds fast to the great image will become that one to whom all people under Heaven will come.
[font=SimSun]躁勝寒[/font], [font=SimSun]靜勝熱[/font]
Briskly overcomes cold, quiet overcomes heat
[font=SimSun]魚不可脫於淵[/font]
Fish cannot be taken away from water
[font=SimSun]有無相生[/font], [font=SimSun]難易相生[/font]
The existence is the result of non-existence, easy is the result of relativity of difficulty
[font=SimSun]有物混成[/font], [font=SimSun]先天地生[/font]
There was something formless yet complete existed before Heaven and Earth!
[font=SimSun]有國之母[/font], [font=SimSun]可以長久[/font]
Having the foundation of government, one can maintain sovereignty for a very long time
[font=SimSun]用兵有言[/font]: [font=SimSun]吾不敢為主而為客[/font]
A master of the art of a war is never to offend but to defend
[font=SimSun]以正治國[/font], [font=SimSun]以奇用兵[/font]
A state should be governed in a usual way; a war should be governed but unusual way
[font=SimSun]以身觀身[/font], [font=SimSun]以家觀家[/font]
Know a person from a perspective of a person while know a family from the perspective of a family
[font=SimSun]以道佐人主者[/font], [font=SimSun]不以兵強於天下[/font]
He who assists the ruler with Dao, will not dominate by force
[font=SimSun]信言不美[/font], [font=SimSun]美言不信[/font]
Sincere words aren’t nice, nice words aren’t sincere
[font=SimSun]小國寡民[/font]
Small country with less population
[font=SimSun]希言自然[/font]
Actions speaks louder that words
[font=SimSun]物壯則老[/font], [font=SimSun]是謂不道[/font]
Things must grow old faster reaching their prime time or peak, which is contrary to the Dao
[font=SimSun]無名[/font], [font=SimSun]天地之始[/font]
The nameless is the origin of Heaven ad Earth
[font=SimSun]我無為而民自化[/font]
The sage did nothing but people submit themselves
[font=SimSun]為之於未有[/font], [font=SimSun]治之於未亂[/font]
Deal with things before they happen and get things in orderly manner before disorder sets in
[font=SimSun]為學日益[/font], [font=SimSun]為道日損[/font]
The pursuit of learning may lead to the increase of desires while the pursuit of Dao is aimed at decreasing desires
[font=SimSun]天之道[/font], [font=SimSun]利而不害[/font]
The Path of Dao is the ultimate and essential but not harmful
[font=SimSun]天下之至柔[/font]
The softest thing on earth is able to handle hard
[font=SimSun]天下皆知美之為美[/font]
When all people under Heaven acknowledge the beauty as beauty
[font=SimSun]天下難事必作於易[/font]
All important matters become urgent once they were not solve in early stages
[font=SimSun]天綱恢恢[/font],[font=SimSun]疏而不失[/font]
The net with meshes but lets nothing escapes
[font=SimSun]天地相合[/font],[font=SimSun]以降甘露[/font]
Yin and Yang between Heaven and Earth unite to drip sweet dew
[font=SimSun]天地不仁[/font],[font=SimSun]以萬物為芻狗[/font]
The Heaven (cosmic) and Earth are ruthless, letting all things emerge or perish of themselves
[font=SimSun]天得一以清[/font],[font=SimSun]地得一以寧[/font]
Heaven (cosmic) attained Dao and becomes clear
Earth attained Dao and becomes Tranquil
[font=SimSun]天長地久[/font]
Heaven (cosmic) is eternal and earth is everlasting
[font=SimSun]太上[/font],[font=SimSun]不知有之[/font]
The best ruler is the one its people know nothing about his existence
[font=SimSun]受國之垢[/font],[font=SimSun]是謂社稷主[/font]
He who bears the humiliation of the whole state can be the lord of the country.
[font=SimSun]師之所處[/font], [font=SimSun]荊棘生焉[/font]
Wherever armies are stationed, briers and thorns grow wild
[font=SimSun]聖人自知不自見[/font]
The Sage knows himself but does not show himself
[font=SimSun]聖人無常心[/font],[font=SimSun]以百姓心為心[/font]
The Sage will regards his people’s will as his own
