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A Perspective On Luck
A Perspective On Luck Luck (运/运气) is a commonly studied component in destiny analysis. Chinese sayings such as “Firstly fate, secondly luck, thirdly Feng Shui” (一命,二运,三风水), “Good fate is no better than good luck” (命好不如运好), emphasize on the importance of luck. The two words above are the word “Luck” in Chinese. In Chinese, both words do not restrict to the only meaning of “Luck”; it also means “to transport, to transmit, to move, to...
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Buddha Statues: Way of Enlightenment Buddhism is ubiquitous; it is a religious philosophy that has many followers worldwide. It is based on the ethics, enlightenment and compassion. The statues of Buddha represent the “enlightened one.” In today’s robotic life, when everyone is search of serenity and tranquility- Buddha statues comes as a great relief. Buddha statues and sculptures can be seen all around us, in the living area, office space and garden area to bring in the serenity in the house. There’s a wide-variety...
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Feng Shui Elephant Trunk Up – The Symbolism and Use of Animals in Asian Inspired Home Decor Feng Shui Elephant Trunk Up Unlike any other culture, the use of animals and mystical creatures is very popular in Asian inspired home decorating. From the elephant, to the tiger – the dragon and the phoenix – animals are a sacred part of Far-East culture and the respect for them is demonstrated throughout. Feng Shui Elephant Trunk Up 1. The elephant is a majestic animal and in Asian culture it is symbol of strength...
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Laughing Buddha and Feng Shui Laughing Buddha is also known as Buddha of Happiness or Matreiya in Buddhism. Legend has it that nothing would make this Buddha happier to see people’s problem, worries and sadness transform into happiness. It is said that his inner smile is so strong that it radiates throughout his entire face. He brings happiness wherever he goes. The Laughing Buddha is a well known symbol of wealth, happiness, innocent and contended joy; just looking at his jolly face will cheer you up. It is believed by...
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Feng Shui Laughing Buddha for Business Luck Laughing Buddha is considered as a deity of abundance. Images and statues of Laughing Buddha are seen in many business places these days. Laughing Buddha is considered to be an avatar of Maitreya Buddha who is considered to be a future representation of enlightenment in Buddhism. Since Maitreya is associated with happiness, which can be considered to be an extension of having enough to eat and live a contented life, Laughing Buddha is represented having a belly. He helps to...
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The Legends of Cats and Humans The history of the relationship between cats and man dates back to over 9,500 years. Cats have become part of the history of many nations and civilizations as well as being a popular subject of legends. The reason for the interaction of cats with humans has not been concluded but a gravesite discovered in 1983 is Cyprus dating to 7500 BC contains the remains of a human and a young cat. The cat is believed to be domesticated since cats are not native to Cyprus. But the earliest proven records of...
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Feng Shui Elephant Trunk – Lucky Symbols For Feng Shui Sheng Ch’i Feng Shui Elephant Trunk What I would like to do in this article is to go over some of the various items, symbols, charms, amulets, talisman and objects that one can use to obtain Sheng Ch’i and good luck. The art of Feng Shui certainly has a large number of unique and beautiful items that can be used for this purpose. Many you may be aware of already. Some might surprise you. Feng Shui Elephant Trunk The Lucky Symbols for Feng Shui Sheng...
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When a cat crosses your path Life in itself is a mystery. Add to it the deep-rooted superstitions and it becomes even more complex. You like it or not, there are many superstitions that exist in our society. Most of them were born to help mankind and were based on sound reasoning. But with time the logic was left behind and the belief became a superstition. The perplexity is one can neither believe them nor ignore them. Particularly those superstitions that predict future. Anything from a bird’s call to the falling of...
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Feng Shui Elephant Direction – Current Luck Versus Future Luck Feng Shui Elephant Direction One of the magical aspects to Feng shui is that remedies applied to flawed area of a home of business can often yield a pretty immediate response or improvement. There are loads of stories, and even my own case studies, where clients might experience something extraordinary within a days after making a recommended change. And that change might be as simple as adding a water fountain to the right location of their house, or...
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The Legends Of Kind Lucky Cats In Japan, these figures are exhibited in front of shops, restaurants and businesses. According to folk wisdom, a raised right paw brings good luck, while a left raised paw brings clients. The lucky cats come in different forms: statues, key rings, flasks with air fresheners, etc. When looking at the Manekineko, you might think that it’s waving. In fact, it’s calling you to come closer and do something. In the East (particularly in Japan), a person who beacons someone will raise...
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