三宝 - The Three Treasures
- Jacelyn Chu
- Jul 7, 2022
- 1 min read
精 • 氣 • 神
Jīng • Qì • Shén
分析：
天有三宝日月星；地有三宝水火风；
人有三宝精氣神，会用三宝福寿康宁。
Context
The basis of this theory is that the human body is composed of many energy fields superimposed on one another.
Particularly, taoist philosophy believes jing qi shen are the 3 primary layers of energy that work together to promote longevity.
Breakdown
Firstly, 精 refers to the functioning of our vital organs.
精 is our life source, which controls the gradual processes of development and aging.
Secondly, 氣 is the energy flowing through our bodily systems
be it circulatory, digestive or nervous.
神 refers to the higher ideals of inner peace enlightenment.
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The Candle Analogy
Additionally, this theory is described in the order of decreasing density: from 精 being the heaviest and most dense to 神 being the most refined and lightest layer of energy.
Inter-connection
When your 精 is strong, it allows for unobstructed flow of qi through the body.
Only When 精 and 氣 are stable, then your spiritual life, Shen can be supported.
Through the Three Treasures framework, my wish to the receiver of this art piece is:
to actively take steps that preserve their life source, in turn promoting healthy circulation and strong immunity. And finally reaching a state of inner peace to allow them to live a life of fulfilment.
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