Qi Men Dun Jia In the long river of Chinese traditional culture, there exists a mysterious and profound knowledge system that integrates astronomy, geography, philosophy, military strategy, and life wisdom——Qi Men Dun Jia. Known as one of the “three great metaphysical arts” in ancient China (along with Tai Yi Shen Shu and Da Liu Ren), […]
Eight Characters Numerology—Chinese Tradition Introduction: Eight characters are not “superstition”, but a cultural carrier of the unity of man and nature In the vast landscape of Chinese traditional culture, few practices embody the harmony between heaven, earth, and humanity as profoundly as Ba Zi astrology, also known as “Four Pillars of Destiny” in English .
Physiognomy Face reading is an ancient practice that holds the belief one can interpret a person’s character and fortune by observing their five facial features. For instance, individuals with smooth, well-groomed and shiny eyebrows are usually quick-witted and have good interpersonal relationships. Those with large and bright eyes tend to be optimistic, cheerful, emotionally rich,
The Herbal Fragrance of Chinese Sachets: The Cultural and Practical Value of 16 Plants In the long river of Chinese culture, sachets (xiangnang) shine like a bright pearl, emitting a unique charm. They are not only exquisite ornaments but also carriers of profound cultural connotations and traditional customs. The plant ingredients that make up these
Decoding the Source of Chinese Culture: The Wisdom and Legacy of the I Ching In the long river of traditional Chinese culture, the I Ching (or Yijing) stands like a majestic monument at the source, revered as the “foremost of all classics” and the “origin of the Great Dao.” Far from a mere divination text,
The Wisdom of Traditional Chinese Culture: The Theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements In the vast and profound galaxy of traditional Chinese culture, the theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements acts as a connecting thread, linking philosophy, medicine, astronomy, calendar systems, feng shui, and many other fields. It is not a mere collection of concepts,
