Fiona gave me this book to me for my birthday. 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. Chi - The mysterious healing energy that animates all of life I Ching - One of many methods of reading fate and telling fortunes Fung Shui - Chinese Earth Magic, appropriate placement of objects to create the best energy flow for an environment Hsien - Powerful guardians, gifted in the arts of healing, wise in mystical studies Tong Sing - The "Know Everything Book," a bible of the practical and the spiritual in everyday life Here are fascinating explanations of customs that take you far beyond the superficial cliches about Chinese 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. 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.
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