Guest guest Posted February 2, 2002 Report Share Posted February 2, 2002 In a message dated 2/2/02 16:55:56 GMT Standard Time, vaivasvata@... writes: I have never heard it put so beautifully - well done nne > So, when you wish someone 'sheng qi', you're in essence saying " may the > Force be with you " . :-) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2002 Report Share Posted February 2, 2002 marianne2406@... writes: > In a message dated 2/2/02 16:55:56 GMT Standard Time, vaivasvata@... > writes: > I have never heard it put so beautifully - well done > nne > Thanks, nne, but it was CE (vaivasvata@...) who wrote that explanation. I just wanted to give credit where credit is due, and yes, I agree - it was put beautifully! in health, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2002 Report Share Posted February 2, 2002 vaivasvata@... writes: > 'Sheng qi' is a term most commonly used in the Chinese tradition known as > " Feng Shui " . 'Qi' (pronounced chee) is the underlying & unifying essence of > all things. Both physical & metaphysical, qi is the nourishing force that > is at the growth and development of the cosmos, Earth, and humanity. It is > also called " life's breath " or " cosmic breath " . 'Sheng' is a Chinese word > that means positive. So, when you wish someone 'sheng qi', you're in > essence saying " may the Force be with you " . :-) > Sheng qi, > CE > Thanks for that explanation, CE. I like this. I would guess, then, that it would be pronounces as " Shung Chee " ?? Now how about vaisvata? Thanks again for explaining. It's a beautiful expression. Sheng qi, CE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2002 Report Share Posted February 2, 2002 vaivasvata wrote: 'Sheng qi' is a term most commonly used in the Chinese tradition known as " Feng Shui " . 'Qi' (pronounced chee) is the underlying & unifying essence of all things. Both physical & metaphysical, qi is the nourishing force that is at the growth and development of the cosmos, Earth, and humanity. It is also called " life's breath " or " cosmic breath " . 'Sheng' is a Chinese word that means positive. So, when you wish someone 'sheng qi', you're in essence saying " may the Force be with you " . :-) Sheng qi, CE Rachd1961@... wrote: > vaivasvata@... writes: > > << Sheng qi, > CE >> > > Just curious - what does " sheng qi " mean? > thanks, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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