What are Yin and Yang (阴阳) ?
There are many ways to analyse a life in Chinese tradition. Most of these methods share their origins in ‘Yi Jing (易经 – The Book of Changes)’, while the fundamental theories of Yi Jing are founded on the studies of Yin and Yang.
The studies of Yin and Yang commenced a long time back in olden China and are related to the highest philosophies surrounding the beginning of the universe and the operation of all manner of life and things. Yin and Yang studies discuss that the world is made up of different materials, which are created, developed and influenced from the interactions between Yin and Yang. Ancient scholars refer to the routine rituals of Yin and Yang as ‘the law of heaven and earth’ that has profound effects on humankind.
Yang = Day, Brightness, Warmth, Movement, Male, Strength, Sturdiness
Yin = Night, Dimness, Chill, Stillness, Female, Gentleness, Fluidity
The studies of Yin and Yang commenced a long time back in olden China and are related to the highest philosophies surrounding the beginning of the universe and the operation of all manner of life and things. Yin and Yang studies discuss that the world is made up of different materials, which are created, developed and influenced from the interactions between Yin and Yang. Ancient scholars refer to the routine rituals of Yin and Yang as ‘the law of heaven and earth’ that has profound effects on humankind.
Yang = Day, Brightness, Warmth, Movement, Male, Strength, Sturdiness
Yin = Night, Dimness, Chill, Stillness, Female, Gentleness, Fluidity
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