In Wu Xing (五行) known as the Five Element theory, wood is the representation for this beginning phase. Wu Xing theory permeates many areas of Chinese culture including traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), geomancy (feng shui), astrology, music, and martial arts and is used to help describe interactions and relationships between any phenomena.
China's religious landscape is a rich tapestry of philosophical traditions, spiritual practices, and organized religions. The major traditions—Confucianism, Daoism, Buddhism, and popular folk religions—have coexisted and influenced one another for centuries, blending into a complex, syncretic culture.
