The 'Ming Tang' is also
known as the 'Bright Hall' in Feng Shui but what exactly is it and what is it
for?
One of the fundamental
objectives of a Feng Shui consultation is to establish the quality of Qi in the
external environment. By observing and
analysing mountains and water; buildings and roads; positive and negative
structures in and around a property a consultant can determine the quality of
Qi in the area. By understanding whether
the neighbourhood is too windy and exposed to the elements or subject to a
gentle flow of energy the next step is to find out how best to take full
advantage of any auspicious Qi flow.
If the environment is too
windy it will prevent Qi from gathering.
When writing the 'Book of Burial' Guo Po (AD276-324) described Qi as
'being scattered by the wind and gathering at the boundaries of water.' Qi cannot be created or destroyed but it can
be aggressive or harmonious. Knowing
which is an important part of external Feng Shui analysis.
Assuming for now the Qi is
good how can you as a property owner or business occupier benefit from its
positive effects?
The next step is to know
what to do with it and how to harness its qualities.
This is where the Ming
Tang comes in. Ming Tang is an open
space, directly in front of your main door and it allows Qi to accumulate before
entering your property.
The open space can be part
of your property, a large front garden for example, or it can be an open area
directly outside your property such as a village green, a sports field, or a
communal garden without any tall trees or other obstructions directly facing
your main door. In a working environment
it can be a clear open space to the front of an office building or shop,
without any negative structures in the immediate vicinity. These structures can be things such as the
edge of a neighbouring building or a manmade statue directly blocking the front
entrance.
Open spaces unsuitable to
be called a Ming Tang would be places like derelict areas of land or large car
parks with vehicles coming and going all day, every day. These are not conducive to accumulating
auspicious Qi.
Once the Qi has slowed and
gathered at a suitable point the Sheng Qi (Growth Qi) can enter a property
through the front door...if the conditions are right. More on that next time.
To the fulfillment of your dreams
LynC
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