What is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese philosophy, often referred to as the art of placement. The literal translation of ‘feng’ means wind and ‘shui’ means water. In Chinese culture, wind and water have always been associated with good health, and both factored heavily into the strategic placement of dwellings. Thus, Feng Shui came to be associated with good fortune.
Feng Shui works with the Bagua - a map of archetypal cycles and energetic signatures represented by the five elements: wood, water, fire, earth and metal - to determine the path of chi through a space. Any areas of the plan where the flow may be blocked or out of balance are aligned through both mundane (visible) and transcendental (invisible) adjustments or cures. Correct placement of elements within an environment will ensure palpable benefits and help to achieve desired outcomes.
Our lives and environments are invariably affected by many different things; Feng Shui is not the only factor, but it is certainly of the utmost importance. Some may not believe in Feng Shui, but its impact exists objectively regardless of whether or not we believe in it.
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Lineage Acknowledgement
There are many schools of Feng Shui and all have their own inherent value and distinct point of view. BTB (Black Sect Tantric Buddhism) Feng Shui is a non-dogmatic and inclusive practice that originated over 18,000 years ago with the ancient indigenous Tibetan Bon. Now in its 5th Stage, BTB Feng Shui is an amalgamation of cultural traditions from India, Tibet and China such as Taoism, Yin-Yang philosophy, the I-Ching, folklore, and Buddhist teachings of mindfulness and meditation. His Holiness Grandmaster Lin Yun brought the 4th Stage BTB Feng Shui School to the United States in the early 1970’s and incorporated practical techniques from psychology and physiology to effectively adapt and apply the practice to modern life. Before his passing in 2010, he appointed Her Holiness Khadro Crystal Chu Rinpoche to carry on the 5th Stage of the lineage.