Video: understanding Ba Gua

[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIHJ3XHDxzQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-rn-2M9B9I&mode=related&search=

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hn_epBuZqg&mode=related&search=

:)

[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIHJ3XHDxzQ

in the beginning, everything is "one".

the heaven and the earth started to separate into 2 entities.

there are 4 directions and 4 timing periods according to the sun.

there are 8 zones divided by the 3 axes.

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[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hn_epBuZqg&mode=related&search=

1. Fu Xi Ba Gua is actually 3 dimensional. even thou recorded as if on the same plane.

2. pre heaven Ba Gua is arranged the same way as in 1. however, the direction of turning is the opposite way.

3. Wen Wang Ba Gua.

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[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWPmOAiqBDw&mode=related&search=

Tai Ji in old artifacts.

[SPJ]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJESk1h2_6s&mode=related&search=

derivation of 12 earth branches or Di Zhi from Tai Ji and Ba Gua.

12 Di Zhi are used to record 24 hours in a day. each Shi Zhen is 2 hours.

toghether with 5 heavenly poles.

5x12= 60 to record years.

60 years complete a cycle or Jia Zi.

:)

[mantis108]

Well ... it's a nice try and I applaud the effort for the animation. However, this series seems to be pushing a new "system" of Yi, which I believe is being called Fuxi Yi (the system of change of Fuxi). Actually, I think it's rather a new interpretation that aims to employ new techniques to solve the "mystery" of various arrangements and such. But really there is not mystery other than people didn't take the time to study the classics carefully. In any case, I believe it's hard to stand up to the scrutiny of serious philosophical examinations.

The presentation with the supposed "archaeological" evidences are iffy really. It's really is a daunting task to try to blend scientific discipline with philosophical discipline. Not a lot of people have the ability to do it successfully. For example modern science convention of directions doesn't take into the account of the worldview/philosophy of the Chinese convention. It might seem as a minor detail but that's enough to through the whole system off.

Anyway, thanks for sharing.

Mantis108

[mantis108]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJESk1h2_6s&mode=related&search=

derivation of 12 earth branches or Di Zhi from Tai Ji and Ba Gua.

12 Di Zhi are used to record 24 hours in a day. each Shi Zhen is 2 hours.

toghether with 5 heavenly poles.

5x12= 60 to record years.

60 years complete a cycle or Jia Zi.

:)

The animation's theory is way off and quite farfetch.

Mantis108