Ernest J. Eitel

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 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… (meer)