Symbol | Three Treasures (San Bao) |
Religion | Taoism |
Origin | Rooted in Taoist philosophy and traditional Chinese medicine. |
Meaning | Represent the three fundamental energies—jing, qi, and shen—essential for health and spiritual development. |
Appearance | Represented as three interconnected symbols or characters. |
Colors | Often associated with the traditional colors of the five elements. |
Usage | Emphasized in Taoist health practices, meditation, and alchemy. |
History | Integral to Taoist texts like the Dao De Jing. |
Popularity | Common in Taoist teachings on holistic well-being. |
Importance | Signifies the cultivation and balance of essential life energies. |
Complexity | Each treasure has unique qualities and associations. |
Emotions | Elicits a sense of holistic well-being and spiritual balance. |