Difference between revisions of "Four primary elements"
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The '''Four [[primary elements]]''' (Tib. ''jungwa chenpo shyi'') are earth, water, fire and air. | The '''Four [[primary elements]]''' (Tib. ''jungwa chenpo shyi'') are earth, water, fire and air. | ||
| − | *Earth is what provides support and stability | + | *Earth is what provides support and stability; |
| − | *water is the principle of cohesion | + | *water is the principle of cohesion; |
*fire matures; and wind prevents decay. | *fire matures; and wind prevents decay. | ||
| − | In addition, space is all-pervasive openness in which phenomena can take place—if it were not for space, a plant could not grow. | + | *In addition, space is all-pervasive openness in which phenomena can take place—if it were not for space, a plant could not grow. |
[[category: Enumerations]] | [[category: Enumerations]] | ||
Revision as of 09:02, 2 October 2007
The Four primary elements (Tib. jungwa chenpo shyi) are earth, water, fire and air.
- Earth is what provides support and stability;
- water is the principle of cohesion;
- fire matures; and wind prevents decay.
- In addition, space is all-pervasive openness in which phenomena can take place—if it were not for space, a plant could not grow.
