Chinese Shamanic Cosmic Orbit Qigong by Wu Zhongxian

Author:Wu, Zhongxian. [Master Zhongxian Wu]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857010599
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2013-06-01T16:00:00+00:00

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San Cai He Yi

三才合一

Merging with the Universe

Meaning

San 三 means the number three. In classical Chinese, three also means many or numerous. As you can see, it is made up of three horizontal lines which represent the three layers of the Universe—Heaven, Earth, and human being. In Chinese shamanic traditions, the number three is the creation number, it is the symbol of everything in the Universe, and of the Universe itself. Cai 才 means material and talent. He 合 means combine, merge, unite, union, unity, and harmony. Yi 一 means number one. It is a horizontal line (一) with two ends representing the combination of Yin and Yang. In Chinese numerology, the number one is also a symbol for unity and the Dao (the Way), representing stability and harmony.

In Chinese wisdom traditions, Sancai 三才, the trinity of the Universe, is a principle concept. “Three in one” is the pattern of nature—everything in nature is constructed of three layers or components. For instance, spatially, Sancai represents upper, middle, and lower. With reference to time, Sancai refers to past, present, and future. We talk about the sun, moon, and stars, and of fire, water, and wind being the Sancai in the sky and on the earth, respectively. Jing 精 (essence), Qi 氣 (vital energy), and Shen 神 (spirit) are the Sancai of the body. In Qigong practice, we will always work with three elements—posture, breath, and visualization. Laozi 老子 considered the union of this trinity to be the greatest accomplishment of nature, that which is responsible for all creation. Chapter 42 of the Daodejing 道德經 states:

道生一

The Dao gave birth to the One,

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