My opinion on fengshui

On Monday, we discussed much about the phenomenon ‘fengshui’, which was originated from ancient China and now has evolved into a fad throughout the whole world. However, in fact, Fengshui has always been a controversial issue in the society. Some people regard it as the superstition and think it should be abolished and erosion completely as time goes by.  While some are against this. Personally, although I do not believe the idea of fengshui, I do not think it is appropriate to repudiate the ancient tradition.

Fengshui, as an important theory of the architecture, has a profound influence on the Chinese culture. It contains life philosophy, the traditional aesthetics and many other aspects. In fengshui theory, it pays attention to the nature harmonious. It aims to explore the nature, utilize the natural and alter the nature. It chooses or establishes the best environment that fits the health and demand of human. Ultimately, it will achieve the harmony between man and nature.

As far as I am concerned, with a history of more than 5000 years, its existence and evolve must have its own reason. It is an important part of Chinese culture. It is a valuable heritage that our ancestor left us. Undergoing 5000 years of history, fengshui definitely has its dross and superstition, which is supposed to be discarded. But it has its positive parts as well. That is to say, it is not all about superstitious; it has its essence, which should be widely spread. Additionally, we are supposed to strengthen the protection to the Chinese traditional culture. It is not advisable to regard fengshui to ‘pseudoscience’ and ‘superstition’ in a one-sided way. We should treat it in an objective attitude.

In conclusion, whether we believe it or not, we should respect it even if it is unacceptable to us. And we should be able to distinguish which are the correct parts that should be included in the scientific research, which are the folk customs like the art, culture and psychology and also which are the negative parts. Only in this way can make the Chinese culture move into correct track in a rapid speed and exert its cultural vitality under the new social conditions.