In the traditional culture and understanding of Chinese, life and death are a major matter, especially for "death". In ancient family-based societies, the death of one person directly affected the fate of the entire family. Therefore, it becomes a crucial task to choose a good burial site for the deceased deceased. Feng Shui was mainly used in ancient times to observe directions, and it was necessary to consult a Feng Shui master before breaking ground. Although Feng Shui is still prevalent in Hong Kong and Taiwan today, on the basis of this traditional belief, successive dynasties have emphasized the crucial influence of the choice of ancestral grave on the prosperity of future generations.
In ancient times, people valued the location of the ancestral tomb the most, and each family hoped to be able to choose a place with pleasant feng shui for their ancestors, hoping to be blessed by their ancestors, so that their descendants could be promoted to wealth, wealth and glory. The legend about Zhu Yuanzhang has become corroborated, and it is rumored that the reason why he was able to become the emperor was because of the proper location of his family's ancestral tomb. It is said that after Zhu Yuanzhang ascended the throne, he sent Liu Bowen, who was proficient in feng shui, back to his hometown in an attempt to move his parents' graves to Nanjing. However, Liu Bowen thought that moving the grave would affect his luck because of the beautiful mountains and rivers in the local area, and finally advised Zhu Yuanzhang not to relocate, and Zhu Yuanzhang also listened to this advice.
However, not only Zhu Yuanzhang's generation, but also all dynasties emphasized that the ancestors should be buried appropriately, believing that a good cemetery can bring better blessings to future generations. The common people believe that not only the cemetery should be properly chosen, but also a series of funeral and funeral ceremonies should be exquisite, otherwise it may cause anxiety for the dead and distress for the living.
In rural areas, the emphasis on funerals is particularly common. Although cremation is commonly used in today's society, some rural areas still retain the tradition of burial, so there is a certain emphasis on funeral. Especially during the ** period, due to the needs of Xi, people who were specifically responsible for funeral affairs, commonly known as "eight immortals", began to appear. These eight people bear the responsibility of carrying the coffin, and the burial Xi is especially grand in some places, and legends are endless.
During the ** period, there was an embarrassing story in the Qinling Mountains. A young couple had an extramarital affair that led to the husband's manslaughter of his wife, and eventually the husband committed suicide out of fear. At that time, the society was poor, and it was a good condition to have a coffin after death. Since only the husband's father was alive during the couple's lifetime, the old man made a coffin for himself, and finally used this coffin to bury the two young couples, forming a coffin in the same cave.
At this time, the funeral requires eight people to carry the coffin, which is known as the "Eight Immortals". The story ** shows a terrifying scene, the coffin actually fell to the ground halfway. This is an extremely humiliating thing for the "Eight Immortals", and it is even more likely to cause trouble. Surprisingly, while approaching the cemetery, another accident occurred, the coffin fell to the ground, and a young man hit his head on the coffin, bleeding profusely. This made the Yin and Yang gentlemen present at a loss.
I had to reopen the coffin and find a group of young people with vigorous yang energy to carefully replace the body. What is shocking is that the corpse has decomposed beyond recognition in just a few nights, especially the face, as if it had been bitten by some evil object, and the flesh and blood were blurred. The Yin and Yang gentlemen had no choice but to begin the spell ritual and rebury the corpses. After the incident, everyone dispersed, however, the next morning, the two people who fell while carrying the coffin died in their beds for no reason.
After learning of this, Mr. Yin and Yang rushed to the grave and carried out the ritual for 7749 consecutive days before finally making the couple's souls as safe as before. Such stories are not uncommon in the ** period, and funerals break traditional rules and often bring many misfortunes. In the concept of the Chinese, the choice of funeral and ancestral grave is equally important, and it is a matter that cannot be ignored.
Of course, these stories take place in the long course of history, and modern society no longer places too much emphasis on these traditional beliefs. As the old saying goes, "If you believe, you have, if you don't, you don't." However, these ancient traditional Feng Shui beliefs still influence people's thinking and behavior to a certain extent, and have become a part of Chinese culture that cannot be ignored.
The article details the Feng Shui beliefs related to life and death in traditional Chinese culture, emphasizing the importance of ancestral grave selection and funeral rules in ancient society. This belief system is deeply rooted in China's history, influencing people's behavior and decision-making, reflecting a deep concern for life and death, and the fate of families.
First of all, the article delves into the impact of the choice of ancestral grave on the fate of the family. In ancient times, the family was the basic unit of society, so the choice of ancestral grave became a key factor affecting the fate of the entire family. Through the legend of Zhu Yuanzhang, the article conveys people's importance to the location of ancestral tombs, believing that a good location can bless future generations to prosper. This idea has been perpetuated throughout the dynasties and forms one of the cores of traditional Chinese Feng Shui beliefs.
Secondly, the article describes the people's attention to funerals, especially in rural areas. In these places, burial is still a traditional Xi, and there are strict requirements for funeral ceremonies and rules. The article mentions the appearance of the "Eight Immortals" and depicts the accidents that occurred when this group carried the coffin, emphasizing the importance of these rules. This emphasis on funeral ceremonies reflects people's expectations for the safety of the dead and the living, and also highlights the profound influence of traditional culture in social Xi.
Then, through a real story of the ** period, the article shows the many misfortunes that may be brought about by the funeral breaking rules. This story highlights the poverty of society at that time and the helplessness of people in the face of life and death by telling the plot of "one cave and the same coffin". The accidents that occur in the story and the efforts of the Yin and Yang gentlemen show respect and maintenance of traditional rules. This way of reflecting social phenomena through stories makes it easier for readers to understand the practical impact of traditional beliefs in everyday life.
Finally, while emphasizing these traditional beliefs, the article also clearly points out the indifference of modern society to these rules. The article cites the proverb "believe or believe, and if you don't believe, you don't", highlighting the marginal position of these traditional beliefs in modern society. However, the article does not give in-depth reflection on the relationship between this modernization and the conflict of traditional beliefs, which is also a direction that can be further expanded.
Overall, this essay vividly illustrates the Feng Shui beliefs associated with life and death in traditional Chinese culture through the narration of specific stories and detailed descriptions. Through the selection of ancestral tombs and funeral rules, readers can have a deeper understanding of the way people thought and behaved about life and death in ancient society.
Disclaimer: The above content information is ** on the Internet, and the author of this article does not intend to target or insinuate any real country, political system, organization, race, or individual. The above content does not mean that the author of this article agrees with the laws, rules, opinions, behaviors in the article and is responsible for the authenticity of the relevant information. The author of this article is not responsible for any issues arising from the above or related issues, and does not assume any direct or indirect legal liability.
If the content of the article involves the content of the work, copyright**, infringement, rumors or other issues, please contact us to delete it. Finally, if you have any different thoughts about this event, please leave a message in the comment area to discuss!