MJC I-Ching Brings Fengshui Practice Into Technological Age

KUALA LUMPUR, March 9 (Bernama) -- Developed in China over 3,000 years ago, the ancient practice of fengshui is still believed to bring good fortune, balance and harmony to busy lives today.

But how do you bring traditional philosophies into a modern digital age?

Chief executive officer of MJC I-Ching Research Centre, Warren Lau, the driving force behind the web-based fengshui consultancy, www.mjc-fs.com, believes that technology is key to living a better life.

"You have to adapt for the digital world if you're going to stay at the right side of history," he said.

Many of the features and functions of the platform echo fengshui rituals, such as the Feng Shui Garden (www.mjc-fs.com/cn/garden) which allows registered members to plant their own fengshui trees in a virtual garden, where the trees will grow and thrive over time.

"Inspired by the ritual of throwing a coin into a fountain to make a wish, we wanted to create a space that you can return to for good luck," said Lau.

The Divination Temple invites users to draw divination sticks for predictions of love, health, family, work and more.

For those looking to expand their knowledge and experience of fengshui, an eBook Library and a Video eClassroom offer portals to read about the subject and attend online courses.

The Online Interior Feng Shui Consultancy, meanwhile, allows users to upload floor plans for quotations and proposals from fengshui consultants.

Using the website chat box, consultants can chat to users in real time about what improvements should be made and can recommend specific artefacts for certain areas.

"Most people do not realise that fengshui is a science - it has great impact on our well-being.

"Humans have certain intuitions and instincts that are present in our subconscious. By applying knowledge of this to our interior spaces, we improve our mental well-being, and in turn, our luck," said Lau.