The Book of Chinese Beliefs [Paperback]

Frena Bloomfield (Author)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Arrow Books Ltd (Sep 22 1983)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0099319004
ISBN-13: 978-0099319009
Product Dimensions: 17.3 x 5.6 x 1.5 cm
Shipping Weight: 113 g

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Enter the world of Chinese Ancient Beliefs and Modern Realities

Earth magic, ghost weddings, passports to the after-life -- the spirit of ancient Chinese beliefs still exists side-by-side with everyday modern reality, and it affects every aspect of Chinese life, from diet and decor, to getting married and opening a business.

The Book Of Chinese Beliefs shows how the Chinese people have managed to preserve their beliefs for thousands of years, while at the same time successfully adapting to the contemporary high-tech era. Here are fascinating explanations of customs that take you far beyond the superficial cliches about Chinese culture:
-- Tong Sing -- The "Know Everything Book," a bible of the practical and the spiritual in everyday life
-- Hsien -- Powerful guardians, gifted in the arts of healing, wise in mystical studies
-- Fung Shui -- Chinese Earth Magic, appropriate placement of objects to create the best energy flow for an environment
-- I Ching -- One of many methods of reading fate and telling fortunes
-- Chi -- The mysterious healing energy that animates all of life
-- Tongs -- Ancient secret mystical societies that have dangerous modern counterparts

This wonderful compendium of spiritual practices, healing arts and day-to-day attitudes is the perfect introduction to the mysteries of Chinese life. --This text refers to the Mass Market Paperback edition.