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Saturday, May 31, 2008

Basis of Chinese Culture
By linusleong @ 2:49 AM :: 190 Views :: 0 Comments ::

In the Chinese world, there was no defined universe in the beginning. There was simply a nothingness of formless chaos. The Chinese Culture was unique in not having a legend of myth about a Creator of the universe. This thinking was probably the most authentic line of reasoning, but it was not easy to be understood by commoners, nor was it easy to be employed by rulers.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

An Ancient China's Seismograph
By linusleong @ 4:01 AM :: 227 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Ancient China

Back in AD 132, in the ancient capital of Jing Shi ( present day Luoyang in Henan Province) of Eastern Han Dynasty, news broke out that an official by the name of Zhang Heng (张衡) invented a mechanical machine that was capable of predicting the time and location of earthquakes. Many people did not believe him at that time.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Tang Poem - Farewell My Friend
By linusleong @ 11:34 PM :: 133 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Chinese Literature

唐诗－送友人

青山横北郭，白水绕东城。
此地一为别，孤蓬万里征。
浮云游子意，落日故人情。
挥手自兹去，萧萧班马鸣
－－李白

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

The Yin and Yang of Chinese Names
By linusleong @ 11:16 PM :: 144 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui

The Chinese considered 3 stages of a man’s life ( birth, marriage and death ) as most important, as such there are numerous practices pertaining to each stage. At birth, a name will be bestowed to a child who will bear it for the rest of his life. As such, many details are taken into consideration when choosing a name. It is hoped that an auspicious name will smoothen the life path of the child by enhancing his hidden attributes and bring about good fortune.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

TCM - Dealing with the Common Cold
By linusleong @ 11:24 PM :: 132 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) concentrates more on natural remedies such as herbs and nutrition and less so on artificial drugs. These remedies are not meant to simply cure a symptom but to bring about a balance in the fundamentals of the body mechanism.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Feng Shui - Office Stress Busters
By linusleong @ 10:35 PM :: 119 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui

Lighting is the primary source of stress at work. Insufficient illumination makes it difficult to see things properly and induces a feeling of lethargic and inadequacy. On the other hand, overly strong glaring lights emit heat and sap energy, and are equally detrimental. Make sure you have a moderately lighted environment, which means you do not sit directly under the lights.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Schools of Feng Shui
By linusleong @ 12:45 AM :: 131 Views :: 0 Comments ::

:: Feng Shui

Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese way that involves the study of both the natural and artificial environments so as to achieve a balance of the energy. There are many different forms of Feng Shui being practiced, each influenced by the cultural and environmental background of the practioner. Listed in this article are some common schools of Feng Shui.