Fengshui

I do believe in fengshui to a certain extent.

If it is to do something or place something, change position etc and if it does not inconvenience anybody, then sure why not.

But if it is to the point where it is being ridiculous - obviously you might not think so, but if somebody tells you so - then rethink.

The below article is a good summary.

Main point - it's your Mind that will make the changes. Hmm, did Demartini from "The Secret" realised this too?


Newbie Buddhists often wonder if fengshui or geomancy has any connections with Buddhism.

Well, along with astrology and such, the Buddha did see such practices as low arts, since they do not lead to enlightenment, while he did not outright say they are totally invalid or useless.

Well, there is some connection between the elements and our lives, since our lives are interconnected with our environment. However, when these connections are spelled out as mystical rules to be followed blindly without reflection or enquiry, it becomes a pseudo-religion of superstition instead.

Let's look at very basic 'geomancy' to see how it can make sense.

If you open an eatery next to a stinking public toilet, it's obvious that the stench will mask any tempting aromas from your shop.
This would clearly be a case of 'bad fengshui', as we can tell with common sense!
If a so-called fengshui master, instead of proposing moving or doing something with the stench, proposes some other bizarre remedy instead, that even he can't explain the rationale of, would you follow his advice?
At what point is advice sensible and what point nonsensical? You decide!

There are logical concepts of geomancy which subtly marry geology and psychology, but there are many aspects accepted dogmatically too.

Why not actively enquire on their rationale before accepting them? If not, you might be taken for a ride that parts you with your money.

Buddhism advocates changing of the mind before changing the environment. When the mind changes, the environment can too - even if it is just your perception of it.

It is due to having sufficient good karma that a place with good fengshui can be found. Even so, its goodness can be destroyed by creation of bad karma! - Shen Shi'an

As your mind is your immediate environment, when your mind changes, the world changes. - Stonepeace