Chinese folk religion

Ever wondered how ancient wisdom explains life's vitality?

Imagine feeling tired and unwell; ancient Chinese wisdom suggests there's more to health than just physical symptoms.

In traditional Chinese medicine, 'qi' is thought to flow through the body, keeping us healthy. Picture 'qi' as a river nourishing a garden; when it's flowing smoothly, everything thrives. The technical term is 'Qi' (气).

Example

Just as a river's flow affects the garden's health, 'qi' influences our well-being.

Remember this

'Qi' represents the vital energy that sustains life and health.

Text adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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