A Study on the Fengshui Shapes of the Four Propitious Sites Recorded in The Canonical Scripture

Abstract

This study investigates if four propitious sites ( 四明堂 , sa identified in The Canonical Scripture correspond with the orthodox descriptions of dragon, energy hub, sand, and water ( 龍穴砂水 , yong hyeol sa su) which are held by Fengshui as conditions necessary for that specific designation. In this study, these conditions, based on the shape of the site-formations, were observed via through on-site surveys and the application of the theories presented by traditional books on Fengshui. First, the dragon veins ( 龍脈 , yongmaek) of the energy hub of the Five Immortals Playing Baduk ( 五仙圍碁穴 oseonwigi-hyeol) on Mount Hoemun in Sunchang consists of solid soil, is like a spiderweb, rises and lays prone, winds in every direction, and looks almost disconnected while actually remaining connected. Second, the Fengshui characteristics of the energy hub of Worship Held by Buddhist Monks from Abroad ( 胡僧禮佛穴 , hoseungyebul-hyeol) on Mount Seungdal in Muan is that the branching feet ( 枝脚 jigak) support the mountain range by forming a valley to the left the mountain, are like the blood vessels within the human body and the dragon is compared to the limbs, the energy hub of Subjects Receiving the Imperial Command at Baerye-jeon Field in Taein can be identified as a favored location that was formed directly by the sky and earth.