Cosmology and Five Elements
02/11/2013 14:10
At its most basic level, Chinese cosmology holds that the Universe is composed of three layers: Tian (Heaven), Di 地 (Earth), and Ren 人 (Human Beings). Tian and Di give birth to the Ten Thousand Things; among these, Ren is the most valuable treasure. Each of these three layers is composed of the Five Elements: Shui 水 (Water), Mu 木 (Wood), Huo 火 (Fire), Tu 土 (Earth), and Jin 金 (Metal). [Read more] ...