Feng Shui, Astrology, and the Five Elements: Traditional Chinese Belief in Amy Tan's The Joy Luck Club

MELUS ◽  
1999 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia L. Hamilton
Keyword(s):  
Feng Shui ◽  
Five Elements

scholarly journals In search of a harmonious life with the help of Ancient feng shui philosophy

2021 ◽  
Vol 79 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-71
Author(s):  
T.A. Kisselyova ◽  
◽  
A. Nurzhanova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Feng Shui ◽  
Living Space ◽  
Open Questions ◽  
Five Elements ◽  
Over Time

The article deals with problems and open questions concerning the organization of living space. Today, the problem of organizing personal spaces comes to the fore. The color strategy of feng shui, which has proven its content over time, can help turn it into an attractive, harmonious, comfortable place to stay in self-isolation. The article considers examples of color solutions for residential interiors according to the five elements of Feng Shui.

scholarly journals FENG SHUI: THE SHAPE OF FIVE ELEMENTS OF LOW TI KOK MANSION

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Zhen Chong ◽  
Azizi Bahauddin
Keyword(s):  
Research Approach ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Architectural Theory ◽  
Floor Plan ◽  
Feng Shui ◽  
The World ◽  
Five Elements ◽  
Complex Subject

Feng shui is one of the most outstanding subjects and popular life principles in the world and is also one of the oldest traditional Chinese philosophies. Feng shui is seen as wisdom that has been accumulating for more than three thousand years of history and experience in architectural theory. The application of feng shui is not only a unique knowledge but is also a complex way to comprehend natural phenomena. The aim of feng shui in architecture is to enhance the quality of life for humans, building, and nature. It is related to the built environment theory. Feng shui had indeed been incorporated into the construction of Chinese mansions in Peninsula Malaysia despite having only a few people who are aware of them. Since feng shui is a complex subject, this paper focuses on one of the feng shui principles: the Five Elements. The Five Elements and their respective shapes are Water, wavy-shaped; Wood, angular-shaped; Fire, triangle; Earth, square; and Metal, circle. These elements are discussed in their association with the case study of Low Ti Kok Mansion. The Low Ti Kok Mansion, which islocated in Kajang, Selangor, has no recorded documentation on feng shui as opposed to the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang, which is known for being influenced by feng shui. In this paper, the researcher attempts to investigate and document the case study based on feng shui influences. The objectives of this paper are twofold and they are (1) to understand the feng shui and (2) to examine the Five Elements concept on the Low Ti Kok Mansion. The research approach in this paper is qualitative in nature. Document reviewing and observation have been employed and interpreted in this paper to analyse the case study, which is based on the Five Elements concept. It is found that the Five Elements shapes areclearly shown on the floor plan of Low Ti Kok Mansion.

scholarly journals FENG SHUI: THE SHAPE OF FIVE ELEMENTS OF LOW TI KOK MANSION

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kai Zhen Chong ◽  
Azizi Bahauddin
Keyword(s):  
Research Approach ◽  
Natural Phenomena ◽  
Architectural Theory ◽  
Floor Plan ◽  
Feng Shui ◽  
The World ◽  
Five Elements ◽  
Complex Subject

Feng shui is one of the most outstanding subjects and popular life principles in the world and is also one of the oldest traditional Chinese philosophies. Feng shui is seen as wisdom that has been accumulating for more than three thousand years of history and experience in architectural theory. The application of feng shui is not only a unique knowledge but is also a complex way to comprehend natural phenomena. The aim of feng shui in architecture is to enhance the quality of life for humans, building, and nature. It is related to the built environment theory. Feng shui had indeed been incorporated into the construction of Chinese mansions in Peninsula Malaysia despite having only a few people who are aware of them. Since feng shui is a complex subject, this paper focuses on one of the feng shui principles: the Five Elements. The Five Elements and their respective shapes are Water, wavy-shaped; Wood, angular-shaped; Fire, triangle; Earth, square; and Metal, circle. These elements are discussed in their association with the case study of Low Ti Kok Mansion. The Low Ti Kok Mansion, which islocated in Kajang, Selangor, has no recorded documentation on feng shui as opposed to the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang, which is known for being influenced by feng shui. In this paper, the researcher attempts to investigate and document the case study based on feng shui influences. The objectives of this paper are twofold and they are (1) to understand the feng shui and (2) to examine the Five Elements concept on the Low Ti Kok Mansion. The research approach in this paper is qualitative in nature. Document reviewing and observation have been employed and interpreted in this paper to analyse the case study, which is based on the Five Elements concept. It is found that the Five Elements shapes areclearly shown on the floor plan of Low Ti Kok Mansion.

Dasan Jeong, Yak-Yong’s Notion about Feng Shui - Criticism and Acceptance

2017 ◽  
Vol 64 ◽  
pp. 247-282
Author(s):  
Kyeong-Sik Rhee ◽  
In-Ho Cheon
Keyword(s):  
Feng Shui

FENG SHUI PADA TATA LETAK MASSA BANGUNAN DI KELENTENG SAM POO KONG

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Benedicta Sophie Marcella
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Cultural Influence ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Field Observations ◽  
Feng Shui ◽  
Analysis Process ◽  
Building Layout ◽  
Heritage Building

Abstract: “Klenteng” is an Indonesian term for place of worship for Chinese traditional faiths in Indonesia. Sam Poo Kong temple is a heritage building located in Semarang. Chinese temple building is part of the China building architecture, thus Chinese temple apply the feng shui principals, so that people get the fortune, peace, and prosperity from the perfect balance with nature. In this research, to be conducted a review of the use of feng shui principles contained in the layout of the building mass. The research question that arises is "How the application of feng shui to the layout of the building mass in the Sam Poo Kong temple?" This research aims to determine the influence of feng shui contained in the layout of the building mass Sam Poo Kong temple in Semarang. This research use structuralizes qualitative methodology. Analysis process was done by comparing the theory of feng shui with field observations. The building layout, planes, and the filler elements apply the principles of feng shui and it has a good meaning, leads to happiness and welfare in life. Cultural influence of Islam, Buddhist, Hindu, and Chinese cultures convey the meaning and message to the user of the building, all for good purpose in human life. Based on the analysis it can be concluded that the meaning of the layout of the building mass on the Sam Poo Kong temple in accordance with feng shui theory and it brings prosperity.Keywords: feng shui, Sam Poo Kong Temple, the layout of the building massAbstrak: Kelenteng atau Klenteng adalah sebutan untuk tempat ibadah penganut kepercayaan tradisional Tionghoa di Indonesia pada umumnya. Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong merupakan bangunan cagar budaya yang terdapat di kota Semarang. Bangunan kelenteng termasuk dalam bangunan Cina, sehingga dalam tatanan bentuk bangunannya masih mempergunakan kaidah feng shui. Konsep feng shui adalah seni hidup dalam keharmonisan dengan alam, sehingga seseorang mendapatkan keuntungan, ketenangan, dan kemakmuran dari keseimbangan yang sempurna dengan alam. Dalam penelitian ini, akan dilakukan peninjauan penggunaan kaidah feng shui yang terdapat pada tata letak massa bangunannya. Pertanyaan penelitian yang muncul adalah “Bagaimana penerapan fengshui pada tata letak massa bangunan di kawasan Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong?” Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui pengaruh feng shui yang terdapat pada tata letak massa bangunan Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong di Semarang. Metodologi yang digunakan adalah strukturalis kualitatif. Proses analisis dilakukan dengan membandingkan teori feng shui dengan hasil observasi lapangan. Tata letak massa bangunan menerapkan kaidah feng shui serta memiliki makna yang baik, mengarahkan pada kebahagiaan serta keselamatan dalam kehidupan. Pengaruh budaya Islam, Buddha, Hindu, serta Kebudayaan Cina telah bercampur, menyampaikan makna serta pesan kepada pengguna bangunan, semua untuk tujuan kebaikan dalam hidup manusia. Berdasarkan hasil analisis maka dapat disimpulkan bahwa tata letak massa bangunan pada kawasan Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong sesuai dengan feng shui aliran bentuk dan mendatangkan kebaikan.Kata Kunci: feng shui, Kelenteng Sam Poo Kong, tata letak massa bangunan

Visual Merchandising and Customers’ Impulse Buying Behavior: A Case of a Fashion Specialty Store

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Hadijah Iberahim ◽  
Nur Amira Zureena Zulkurnain ◽  
Raja Najwa Syamim Raja Ainal Shah ◽  
Siti Quraisyiah Rosli
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effect ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Impulse Buying ◽  
Kuala Lumpur ◽  
Statistical Data Analysis ◽  
Buying Behavior ◽  
Specialty Store ◽  
Research Outcome ◽  
Five Elements ◽  
Visual Merchandising

Visual merchandising is an extremely important element as the first visual cue that affects buying behavior of customers. This study aims to identify determinants of visual merchandising that influence customers’ impulse buying behavior. This study focuses on five elements of visual merchandising which are window display, mannequin display, floor merchandising, promotional signage and lighting. Investigation was conducted at a popular fashion specialty store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A total of 150 customers' feedback was collected. Results of statistical data analysis show that three out of five visual merchandising elements are important in influencing the customers’ impulse buying behavior. Window display, mannequin display and promotional signage are positively related and identified as determinants of effective visual merchandising for impulse buying decision at the women fashion specialty store. The research outcome extends understanding on the adverse effect of visual merchandising on customers’ behavior.

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