Synopses & Reviews
In this pithy and practical handbook, Ven. Jampa Ludrup lays out the fundamentals of feng shui without any of the opaque mysticism that sometimes clouds the practice. "The aim of this book," he writes, "is to help you have more happiness in your life." Through his easy-to-understand instructions, diagrams, and photos, Ludrup illustrates how simple alterations to the layout of your home can vastly improve specific areas of your life-romance, prosperity, health, or whatever is troubling you. With nothing more than this book and a good compass, you can rearrange your house, your fortune, and your life.
The book comes with a handy pocket-sized chart that you can carry with you to job interviews or first dates - any important events - so that you can be confident that you will be able to achieve the best possible outcome.
Review
"Feng shui is an important way for people to improve their lives in the areas that matter most."
Synopsis
We all search for happiness, and yet it can be so elusive. There is no shortage of problems in our lives and we are often too busy or preoccupied to find lasting solutions for them. In the whirlwind of our daily lives it can appear impossible to find a moments peace in our minds; it seems that we can only respond to the most pressing demands that are placed on us. Small wonder then that the powerful but subtle energies that influence our lives pass unnoticed.
The aim of this book is to help you have more happiness in your life by showing you the simple steps you can take to channel and focus the environmental influences that shape your fortunes. With just a few inexpensive, readily available tools, you can transform your luck. Even simply changing the direction in which you sit, eat, and sleep can dramatically change your world.”
In this pithy and practical handbook, Ven. Jampa lays out the fundamentals of feng shui without any of the opaque mysticism that clouds similar books. With nothing more than this book and a good compass, you can arrange your house, your life, and your fortune.
About the Author
In 1996 Ven. Jampa Ludrup was an attendant to Ven. Lama Zopa Rinpoche during his tour of Nepal, India, Singapore, and Malaysia. At this time Lama Zopa made his first contact with feng shui Grand Master Yap Cheng Hai and world-renowned expert and prolific author Lillian Too. With Lama Zopa's encouragement, Ven. Jampa made a study of their system of feng shui and after personal experiment he started to give advice and consultations. From 1998 he has been resident at Sera Je Monastic University in South India where he has studied Buddhism as well as serving as English language studies tutor to Ven. Lama Osel Rinpoche from 1998 to 2003. Since 2003 he has been much in demand, and has given feng shui courses and consultancy to many businesses, institutions, and individuals all across the globe. In 2012 he made his tenth world tour. You may contact him at www.jlgeomancy.com.
Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche is the Spiritual Director of the Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (FPMT), a worldwide network of Buddhist centers, monasteries, and affiliated projects, including Wisdom Publications. Rinpoche was born in 1946 in the village of Thami in the Solo Khumbu region of Nepal near Mount Everest. His books include Transforming Problems into Happiness, How to Be Happy, and Ultimate Healing. He lives in Aptos, California.
Table of Contents
Foreword: Seeing Is Believing Chapter 1Introduction to Geomancy
History of Geomancy
Geomancy around the World
History of Feng Shui
Feng Shui Practitioners of Note
The I Ching
Confucius
Buddhism and Feng Shui
Feng Shui and Superstition
Can Geomancy Really Make Us Happy?
Fundamentals of Geomancy
Looking for Luck
Creating Luck
Making Luck Manifest
Seizing Luck
Dealing with Bad Luck”
Environmental Influences
Gross Environmental Influences
Subtle Environmental Influences
The Trigrams
Characteristics of the Trigrams
The Lo Shu Magic Square
The Relationships of the Elements
The Productive Cycle
The Destructive Cycle
The Exhaustive Cycle
The Supportive Cycle
Chapter 2Personal Geomancy
Determining Your Gua Number
Personal Directions
East Group Directions
West Group Directions
Good Directions
Bad Directions
Door Direction
Sitting and Facing Directions of the Building
Apartments
Businesses
Bedroom
Bed Direction
Getting Maximum Benefit from Your Good Directions
Always Face Your Best Directions
Power from Your Best Directions
Travel from Your Best Directions
Relocate from A Good Direction
Location Versus Direction
Chapter 3Exterior Form School Geomancy
The Armchair Configuration
Turtle Hill
Dragon Hill
Tiger Hill
Phoenix Hill
Surrounding Structures and Orientation
Neighboring Rooflines And Corners
Aspect
Rivers and Roads
Dragon Path
Gates
Driveways
Boundary Walls and Fences
Building Profile
Chapter 4Exterior Compass School Geomancy
Land Shape
Applying the Lo Shu Square to the Land
Alternative Layout of the Sectors
Missing Corners
Protruding Corners
Irregularly Shaped Land
The Five Elements
Water
Wood
Fire
Earth
Metal
The Effects of the Elements on Your Luck
Reputation
Relationships
Children
Mentors
Career
Knowledge
Health
Wealth
Support
Chapter 5The Front Door And The Floor Plan
Defensive and Aggressive Protection
Defensive Techniques
Aggressive Techniques
The Power of the Ba Gua
Other Aggressive Techniques
The Power of the Octagon
Direction and Location
Porch
Foyer
Negative Features inside the Front Door
The Door Itself
Door Shape
Door Size and Materials
Front Door Orientation and the Floor Plan
Applying the Lo Shu Square to the Floor Plan of the Building
Chapter 6Interior Geomancy
Interior Layout
Inner Half and Outer Half
Windows
Ceiling
Corridors
Stairs
Shelves
Shrines
Room Allocation
Using the Elements Inside the Building
The Elements by Sector
Balancing Yin and Yang Elements
Geomancy for Individual Rooms
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Bathrooms
Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Bed Position
Other Bedrooms
Storerooms
Garages
A Word About Apartments
Office
Chapter 7Geomancy Over Time
Grand Duke
Three Killings
Five Yellows
2004s Geomancy Time Bomb
Chapter 8Solving Problems With Geomancy
Solving Wealth Problems
Solving Romance and Relationship Problems
Solving Career Problems
Solving Health Problems
Solving Childrens Problems
Solving Knowledge and Examination Problems
Solving Reputation Problems
Solving Problems in Getting Help from Mentors
Afterword
Acknowledgments
AppendixGua Numbers for Birthdates near the Chinese New Year
About the Author