The main content of the “Cui Guan Pian” is an introduction to the Feng Shui book compiled by Lai Buyi (also known as Lai Wenjun) during the Song Dynasty. The following is an overview of its main content:
1、 Book Overview
Title: ‘Urging Officials’
Author: Lai Buyi (Lai Wenjun)
Creation period: Song Dynasty
Type: Feng Shui Classic
2、 Book Structure
The book ‘Urging Officials’ is divided into four sections: Dragon, Cave, Sand, and Water, each with its own poetry and commentary. The content in the book is concise and to the point, pointing directly to the origin, but it is difficult for later generations to understand. This is mainly because the Lai school of feng shui adheres to the idea of the Book of Changes that “the celestial phenomena are formed on the earth”, believing that the dragon veins on the earth are a reflection of the movement of stars and celestial bodies in the sky. Therefore, to guide the operation of feng shui based on the laws of the movement of stars in the sky, it is necessary to systematically study the theories of the Tian Xing school in order to understand.
3、 Main content
1. Dragon Chapter
The division of yin and yang: Dragons are divided into yin and yang based on the 24 mountains, and their yin and yang attributes and changing patterns are described in detail.
Three auspiciousness and six beauties: Zhen, Geng, and Hai are the three auspiciousness, Xun, Xin, Gen, Bing, Dui, and Ding are the six beauties, and their auspiciousness and inauspiciousness in different situations are explained.
Dragon Transformation: Detailed description of the transformation rules of dragon veins and the corresponding relationship between auspicious and inauspicious acupoints.
2. Acupoint section
Dragon oriented: Emphasize that the selection of acupoints should be based on the dragon vein, while considering the differences in Qi reception between the left and right sides.
Acupoint auspiciousness: By analyzing the dragon pulse, determine the auspiciousness and suitability of acupoints.
3. Sand section
Orientation judgment: Based on the orientation, the auspiciousness, inauspiciousness, and influence of sand are described in detail.
The relationship between sand and water: While discussing sand, it also involves the influence of water, and the two are mutually explained.
4. Water section
Judgment of auspiciousness and inauspiciousness: By analyzing factors such as the shape and flow of water, determine its auspiciousness and impact on human destiny.
The relationship with dragons: While discussing water, it also involves the influence of dragons, emphasizing the interdependent relationship between dragons and water.
4、 Core idea
The core idea of the “Urging Officials” chapter is to use feng shui to assist officials, that is, to improve and enhance people’s fate and well-being by selecting and adjusting the geographical environment.
Observation and Analysis: Emphasize exploring the impact on human destiny and well-being through observing and studying factors such as terrain, water conditions, and orientation in the geographical environment.
5、 Practical significance
Methodology: “The Compendium of Officials” provides a methodology for observing and analyzing geographical environments, helping people understand the impact of natural environments on human life and destiny.
Reference and guidance: The relationship between geographical environment and human destiny revealed by it can provide useful reference and guidance for fields such as urban planning and architectural design.
6、 Limitations and Modern Applications
Limitations: The theoretical system of the ‘Urging Officials’ chapter is relatively cumbersome and complex, and some viewpoints and theories lack scientific basis and empirical support. Therefore, caution should be taken in practical applications.
Modern application: In modern society, the application of traditional Feng Shui theories such as “Cui Guan Pian” needs to be improved and perfected by combining modern scientific knowledge and technological means to better meet the needs of modern society.
As a classic of geographical feng shui, the ‘Chasing Officials’ chapter has profound practical significance and application value. However, when applying its theory, we should also rationally view its limitations and combine modern scientific knowledge and technological means to improve and perfect it.