IS lesson for the whole day today. Morning session was by prof.An, he continue his lesson on Chinese Traditional Thoughts where is cover the topics on Buddhism Sakyamuni and Taoism. The lesson allow us to know more about the china people belief and how it give each a pure heart with no desire in a people heart, where one could understand the way of life.

It shows that Taoists believe that everything have it opposite which is why, the symbol of the Taoist have black and white. Wudang mountain which was shown on the slides were known for the many Taoist monasteries to be found there, monasteries which became known as an academic centre for the research, teaching and practice of meditation, Chinese martial arts, traditional Chinese medicine, Taoist agriculture practices and related arts. It was the place we went a week ago.

Buddhism was a great event in the development of Chinese culture and of Buddhism itself.Of all Chinese philosophy and exercising an enduring influence on the popular religion and on the mind and character of the Chinese people. Till today, many buddhist status could be found around china, it shows that Buddhism is widely spread. Journey to the West is one of the popular novel that show episodes relating to the adventure of Xuan Zang on his pilgrimage to the Western Region.

In the noon, we have another IS lesson on Chinese feng shui by teacher Christopher, he speak very good English, Traditional Chinese Wedding customs were taught and how different preparation bring good luck. Wedding date, items, table manners, do and dont were being taught. To have a greater depth of understanding, feng shui which have conist of 5 different element were being taught. Colours represent each element, in homes, it is better to match the correct colour in certain direction, place correct item in some places. Example, it is encourage not to put mirror in front of the bed, as they bring the energy of the feng shui element of water, and a strong feng shui water element in the bedroom attracts/creates the energy of sorrow.

It is also bad for any sharp angle pointing at you while you sleep, example, the building design,furniture, such as a chest of drawers, or from a sharp wall corner - be sure to neutralize all the sharp energy feng shui sha chi in your bedroom.

Many other feng shui saying was believed to help improve your life. More reading and knowlege can be learn after today IS lesson but to find out more research can be found in books and in the net.

Another classroom for learning, communication through earphone.

Interesting!!!

My roomate. He seem so interested on the topic.

wahaha.