History

Originating in prehistoric times, the Chinese art of placement known as Feng Shui (pronounced "fung shway") reached its zenith in the glory days of Imperial China where it was once used by the Emperors to lay out palaces and whole cities. By legend, it was the sage Wu of Hsia (2953-2838 B.C.E.) who discovered a unique turtle one day, which had a perfect "magic square" in the pattern on the back of its shell. From this lucky find evolved the I Ching, Chinese astrology, numerology, the Nine Star Ki, and very importantly, Feng Shui.

Over three thousand years ago, all Chinese government buildings and Imperial palaces were built using the principles of Feng Shui, including the city of Canton which was established at this time. Today, Canton is still a beautiful city, lying at the head of the Pearl River, resting some ninety miles from the sea, surrounded bygentle hills.

Over the years, small changes were made to the system of Feng Shui, in some cases drawing from learned cultures outside of China. Notably, one profound influence came from Tibet. The Black Hat Sect of Tibetan Tantric Buddhism contributed transcendental Feng Shui techniques and theory which are still invaluable today. Now updated by Professor Lin Yun for modern times, Feng Shui's popularity has risen along with interest in the natural solutions to environmental illness, "sick" office buildings and troubled homes. Our continued pursuit of health, wealth, and happiness is as important to us today, as it was to our wise ancestors eons ago.