{"product_id":"lillian-toos-feng-shui-symbols-of-good-fortune","title":"Feng Shui Symbols of Good Fortune by Lillian Too","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeng Shui Symbols of Good Fortune by Lillian Too\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the Meaning, History and Cultural Significance of Traditional Chinese Auspicious Symbols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout Chinese history, symbolic imagery has played an important role in art, architecture, decorative objects, religious traditions and everyday cultural practices. From mythical creatures and protective guardians to auspicious colours, shapes and ornamental motifs, these symbols express centuries-old aspirations for prosperity, harmony, longevity, happiness and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeng Shui Symbols of Good Fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, internationally recognised Feng Shui author Lillian Too explores the meanings and traditional associations of auspicious symbols commonly found in Chinese homes, businesses and decorative arts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautifully illustrated in full colour, this reference book introduces readers to the cultural significance of traditional imagery and explains how such symbols are interpreted and displayed within contemporary popular Feng Shui practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you are interested in Chinese cultural heritage, traditional decorative arts, Feng Shui literature or the stories behind auspicious objects, this book offers an accessible introduction to a fascinating visual tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding Chinese Auspicious Symbols\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Chinese culture, auspicious symbols are often associated with particular wishes, virtues and aspirations. Their meanings may originate from mythology, religious beliefs, historical traditions, wordplay or visual associations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon examples of traditional Chinese auspicious imagery include:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDragons (龍)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Traditionally associated with imperial authority, strength, vitality and auspicious power.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoenixes (鳳凰)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Symbols associated with virtue, harmony, renewal and auspicious occasions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Three Star Deities: Fu, Lu and Shou (福祿壽)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Popular representations of blessings, prosperity or status, and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeonies (牡丹)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Often associated with wealth, honour, beauty and flourishing prosperity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLotus Flowers (蓮花)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Associated with purity, spiritual cultivation and enlightenment, particularly in Buddhist traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBats (蝠)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Considered auspicious because the Chinese word for bat sounds like the word for good fortune or blessings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoins and Gold Ingots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Traditional representations of wealth, prosperity and material abundance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective Guardian Figures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Figures associated with protection, guardianship and the safeguarding of sacred or domestic spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe meanings of these images can vary according to historical period, region, religious tradition and artistic context.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSymbolism in Feng Shui and Chinese Traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeng Shui (風水)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e literally means \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWind and Water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Classical Feng Shui is a traditional Chinese system concerned with the relationship between buildings, their orientation, surrounding landforms and environmental influences.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Feng Shui methods involve the study of location, direction, spatial relationships and specialised calculations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA related concept is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQi (氣)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also written as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which refers to vital energy within traditional Chinese philosophy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorative symbols and auspicious objects belong to a broader body of Chinese cultural, artistic and religious traditions. Although they are frequently incorporated into contemporary popular Feng Shui practices, displaying such objects is not a substitute for classical Feng Shui analysis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this book, Lillian Too presents her interpretation of how auspicious imagery, colours, shapes and decorative objects can be incorporated into homes and workplaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective Guardians and Traditional Beliefs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe book also explores protective imagery and guardian figures traditionally associated with warding off misfortune.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcross Chinese cultural and religious traditions, protective figures have appeared in temples, residences, gateways and ceremonial settings for centuries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuch figures may represent guardianship, moral authority, courage or the symbolic protection of a household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLillian Too discusses these objects within her approach to contemporary Feng Shui and their traditional associations with good fortune and protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese associations should be understood as cultural and spiritual beliefs rather than scientifically established effects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantras, Sacred Symbols and Spiritual Traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome auspicious and protective imagery found in Chinese decorative traditions is also connected with Buddhism, Taoism and other religious practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003emantra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a sacred syllable, word or phrase used in certain Buddhist and Hindu traditions as part of meditation, devotional recitation or religious practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne widely recognised Buddhist mantra is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOm Mani Padme Hum (ॐ मणि पद्मे हूँ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, associated with Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn Tibetan Buddhism, its recitation is traditionally associated with cultivating compassion, wisdom and spiritual awareness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMantras differ from decorative symbols. A mantra forms part of a religious or contemplative practice, whereas an auspicious motif may function as a cultural emblem, artistic decoration or expression of a traditional belief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This explanation is included to provide cultural context. The available information about this publication does not establish that a particular mantra is included or taught in the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Makes This Book Special?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Guide to Auspicious Chinese Imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the traditional meanings associated with popular symbols of prosperity, happiness, longevity, protection and success.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful Full-Colour Illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore colourful representations of decorative figures, traditional motifs and auspicious objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural and Historical Interest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how familiar decorative images relate to Chinese mythology, philosophy, religious traditions and cultural beliefs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtective Figures and Guardian Imagery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExplore the traditional associations of protective guardians and their place in Chinese decorative culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn Accessible Reference Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned to be read from beginning to end or consulted when exploring the meanings of particular symbols and objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Useful Companion for Collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn engaging reference for readers interested in Chinese figurines, ornamental art, traditional gifts and Asian decorative objects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Is This Book For?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders interested in traditional Chinese culture and heritage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeng Shui enthusiasts and students.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors of Chinese decorative objects and figurines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdmirers of Lillian Too's books and teachings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInterior designers interested in Asian decorative traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReaders exploring Chinese mythology and auspicious imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone looking for an illustrated cultural reference or thoughtful gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Celebration of Chinese Cultural Heritage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeng Shui Symbols of Good Fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e introduces readers to the rich visual language of Chinese auspicious traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough colourful illustrations and accessible explanations, Lillian Too explores the symbolism behind familiar decorative objects and presents her perspective on their use in contemporary Feng Shui.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA valuable addition to a personal library for anyone who appreciates Chinese decorative arts, cultural traditions and the fascinating meanings behind auspicious imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTitle:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Feng Shui Symbols of Good Fortune\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lillian Too\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printed book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e English\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSKU:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 002000200154\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubject:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chinese auspicious symbols, Feng Shui, traditional decorative imagery and cultural 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