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2. Chinese guardian lions - Wikipedia

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   In accordance with feng shui, the male lion, with the ball under his right paw, is on the right, and the female, with the cub under her left paw, is on the left. The lions are traditionally carved from decorative stone, such as marble or granite, or cast in bronze or iron.

3. Fu Quan - Wikipedia

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   The Chinese use fu quan as a shepherd dog, hunting dog, guard dog and sled dog. Today, the fu quan can also be used as a companion dog. [2] In addition to being used as working dogs, Fu Quan are also the mascots of Chinese temples and are considered by the Chinese to bring good luck. [3] Because Fu Quan were believed to bring good fortune, they ...

4. List of English words of Chinese origin - Wikipedia

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   Feng shui: Mandarin 風水: fēngshuǐ: from 風; 'wind' and 水; 'water', denotes some form of aesthetic balance, generally in rooms or objects Foo dog: Mandarin 佛: fó: Refers to the statues of lions that serve as guardians of Buddhist temples: combination of 佛; 'Buddha' and 'dog', due to the statues resembling dogs Ginkgo: Sino-Japanese ...

5. What Is Feng Shui? How to Work the Basic Principles ... - AOL

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   The Five Elements of Feng Shui. Feng shui principles also focus on the five elements: earth, metal, water, wood, and fire.While each can be taken literally to incorporate them into the home (e.g ...

6. Shisa - Wikipedia

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   Shisa (Japanese: シーサー, Hepburn: shīsā, Okinawan: シーサー, romanized: shiisaa) is a traditional Ryukyuan cultural artifact and decoration derived from Chinese guardian lions, often seen in similar pairs, resembling a cross between a lion and a dog, from Okinawan mythology. Shisa are wards, believed to protect from some evils.

7. Feng shui - Wikipedia

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   Feng shui (/ ˈ f ʌ ŋ ˌ ʃ uː i / [2] or / ˌ f ʌ ŋ ˈ ʃ w eɪ / [3]), sometimes called Chinese geomancy, is a traditional form of geomancy that originated in Ancient China and claims to use energy forces to harmonize individuals with their surrounding environment. The term feng shui means, literally, "wind-water" (i.e

8. The Best Feng Shui Bed Placement Rules to Balance Your ... - AOL

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   According to feng shui principles, it can affect your mood and ability to rest. Moving your bed into an optimal position for feng shui may help you achieve the following: Get a better night's sleep

9. Fu Dog (disambiguation) - Wikipedia

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   A Fu Dog or Foo Dog is a Chinese guardian lion, a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Fu Dog or Foo Dog may also refer to: Fu Dog (American Dragon: Jake Long), a fictional character; Lion dog (disambiguation)