The study of BenShen is very complex and requires a thorough understanding of Chinese medical physiology, psychology and traditional Chinese. To fully grasp these concepts, it is recommended to read books like those by Jerry Alan Johnson. Here is a very brief overview.
They can be classified into five elements: Wood; Roun (Houn) Fire; Chen (Shen); Earth, I and If (Yi); Metal, Pro (Po) and Water Chih (Zhi ). These entities represent five basic phases of the Shen (spirit):
The Shen is all mental activities. Shen also designates specific mental activity of the heart. This concept refers to among others consciousness, memory, thought and sleep. Po is equivalent to Yin Hun. In French, it is referred to as the soul body.
Po puts in place the necessary material basis of life, especially during pregnancy, where part of the Po of the mother is “transferred” to her child. This concept refers to among other things feelings, sensations, instinct and respiration.
Hun is equivalent to Yang Po in French; it is referred to as ethereal soul. The Hun survives the body at death and then returns to the state energy which is subtle and intangible. It is attributed to among others the ability to give meaning to his life, the ability to make decisions consistent with his deep “me”. Yi could be translated as “thought.” ‘She that encodes and decodes what we absorb throughout our lives’.
The Yi is particularly active in education, effort, concentration or memory. The Zhi could be translated as “will”. It allows perseverance and motivation. The Zhi allows a commitment to action, to persist over time. It also allows use of the Yi language, and applies it to everyday life.
Related posts:
- Is acupuncture real medicine Because of scientific advances, it is quite difficult to construct...
- Pesticides is linked to Alzheimer’s disease A recent study published in the journal Occupational and Environmental...
Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
