The Concept of Mass in the Five Elements Relationship between Quality and Quantity:
- Quality: The essence of things, formless energy
- Quantity: Measurable form, tangible existence The concept of mass in the Five Elements explains how formless energy (qi) manifests as tangible form.
Integration of Form and Formless:
- The formless and form, essence and phenomenon, concept and reality are not separate but function as one integrated whole
- Understanding both aspects simultaneously reveals the complete picture of change
Dongmu Lee Je-ma’s Perspective:
- He distinguished between the essential laws of the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and their practical manifestation
- Through this, he sought to reveal the universe’s purpose and humanity’s essential nature
- Changes in the Five Elements and Their Mutual Opposition and Growth Wood’s Transformation:
- While Wood’s essence is rising energy, it manifests as trees under Metal’s influence
- Wood takes physical form through Metal’s restraining influence
Fire’s Transformation:
- While Fire’s essence is heat, in reality it performs Earth’s function
- The Heart’s Fire acts as the central axis affecting the entire body, performing Earth’s function
Earth’s Transformation:
- Earth manifests vitality under Fire’s influence
- The Spleen’s Earth draws up the Kidney’s energy through Fire’s action
Metal’s Transformation:
- Metal maintains its form under Wood’s influence
- The Lung’s Metal maintains balance by regulating Wood’s energy
Water’s Transformation:
- Water, being the essence and source, remains unchanging
- All changes eventually return to Water and begin anew from Water
- The Meaning and Role of Mutual Opposition Nature of Opposition:
- Opposition is not mere conflict but the driving force of creation and change
- Growth and development occur through accepting opposition
Types of Opposition:
- Natural opposition: Pure and inevitable action
- Civilizational opposition: Destructive force that must be overcome
- The Importance of Practice and Spiritual Cultivation The Way of Spiritual Cultivation:
- Cultivating divine clarity through practice is the process of accepting and overcoming opposition
- It’s essential to refine the mind’s method and maintain a harmonious heart
- Principles of Death and Aging Cause of Death:
- Occurs when the Heart’s Fire transforms into Earth during aging
- Death comes when yin-yang balance is disrupted by earthly energy
Secret to Preventing Aging:
- Perfect the Earth-Fire function of the mind and achieve harmony between body and spirit
- Connection with Sangjenim’s Path of Enlightenment Significance of Heaven, Earth, Sun, and Moon:
- These are the fundamental axes of cosmic change and core principles of Sangjenim’s enlightenment lineage
- Sangjenim governs universal order as the master of Heaven, Earth, Sun, and Moon
Transmission of Enlightenment:
- Sangjenim’s enlightenment is transmitted based on natural laws of Heaven, Earth, Sun, and Moon
- The enlightenment lineage extends from Mother Kun (坤) as its center
By understanding and practicing these principles of cosmic change, we can deepen our comprehension of Sangjenim’s enlightenment lineage and walk the true path of practice.