Chinese spirituality

The Five Phases refer to Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water. Those five substances are what ancient Chinese believed made up everything in the universe. In Chinese Medicine the Five Phases theory (sometimes also called the Five Elements theory) is used to analyze the make-up of the body's organs and meridians as well as their relationships.

Zhang Huang Diagram of the Supreme Ultimate, from the Compendium of Diagrams Ming dynasty, dated 1623 Woodblock-printed book, ink on paper. The ultimate or absolute = "Tai Chi."

According to ancient beliefs based on the Chinese Body Clock, our body follows a strict and detailed self-regulating, and self-care routine.

Celtic Alphabet

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There are many words of wisdom to be found within Ancient Chinese Proverbs, and I hope this list inspires you to continue striving forward. #chineseproverbs #ancientchineseproverbs

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Happy Chinese New Year! As of January 23, 2012 we are entering The Year of the Dragon which ends on February 9, 2013. More specifically, this is The Year of The Black Water Dragon. What does this…

"The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials." - Chinese Proverb ----- Embrace the adversity. The discomfort is short-lived. The benefits and lessons last a lifetime.

"Ki" has multiple meanings "spirit, mind, heart, nature things of (spiritual) energy" etc