Description
The traditional Chinese science and practice of FengShui works with vital currents that are influenced by heavenly bodies and which permeate the earth's surface and regulate its cycles of fertility. Modern concern about the threat to the earth's continued life and fertility has brought about a revival of interest in this science which was based on principles of cooperation between mankind and nature. First published in 1873, Ernest J. Eitel's Feng-Shui remains the best classical treatise on the subject ever written. As such, it offers a unique perspective on a subject that has since been heavily commercialized in the West. This edition includes nine engravings of Chinese landscapes by nineteenth century artist Thomas Allom.
Library's review
The vital currents, influenced by thehaevenly bodies, which permeate the earth's surface adn regulate its cycles of fertility, were recognized by the Chinese in early times. Feng-shii was the science by which they discovered the ways and meaning of the earth's spirit and regulated human life in
Modern concern about the threat to the earth's continued life and fertilty has brought about a revival of interest in this traditional science which was based on principles of co-operation between men and nature.
Feng-shui 'This well known word means wind-water, but its wider sense stands for the relations to the surrounding nature, the influence of the landscape on the beauty of the buildings and the happiness of the inhabitants.'-Ernst Borschmann
Feng-shui 'The art of living in harmony with the land, and deriving the greatest benefit, peace and prosperity from being in the right place at the right time is called feng-shui.'-Stephen Skinner
Feng-shi 'Every place has its special topographical features which modified the local influence of the various ch'i (energies) of nature.'-Joseph Needham
Feng-shui 'Feng-shui offers a principled but highly flexible code which can be referred to cover all matters of architectural design, city planning and the use of the countryside.'-John Michell
Contents
Forword by John Michell
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The laws of nature
Chapter 3 The numerical proportions of nature
Chapter 4 The breath of nature
Chapter 5 The forms & outlines of nature
Chapter 6 The history & literatiure of feng-shui
Chapter 7 Conclusion
Afterward by John Michell
Concise bibliography on feng-shui
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accordance with it.Modern concern about the threat to the earth's continued life and fertilty has brought about a revival of interest in this traditional science which was based on principles of co-operation between men and nature.
Feng-shui 'This well known word means wind-water, but its wider sense stands for the relations to the surrounding nature, the influence of the landscape on the beauty of the buildings and the happiness of the inhabitants.'-Ernst Borschmann
Feng-shui 'The art of living in harmony with the land, and deriving the greatest benefit, peace and prosperity from being in the right place at the right time is called feng-shui.'-Stephen Skinner
Feng-shi 'Every place has its special topographical features which modified the local influence of the various ch'i (energies) of nature.'-Joseph Needham
Feng-shui 'Feng-shui offers a principled but highly flexible code which can be referred to cover all matters of architectural design, city planning and the use of the countryside.'-John Michell
Contents
Forword by John Michell
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 The laws of nature
Chapter 3 The numerical proportions of nature
Chapter 4 The breath of nature
Chapter 5 The forms & outlines of nature
Chapter 6 The history & literatiure of feng-shui
Chapter 7 Conclusion
Afterward by John Michell
Concise bibliography on feng-shui
Show Less
ISBN
907791085
Publication
Synergetic Press 24 Old Gloucester Street London WC1 England