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清清爽爽迎立夏 . 5月5日迎來立夏節氣…

清清爽爽迎立夏
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5月5日迎來立夏節氣，氣溫走高，雨水增多。進入夏季人體大量排汗，容易造成陽氣不足，所以要養足陽氣。千萬不要因為怕熱怕出汗，就整天悶在空調房裡，要堅持適量運動，促進身體機能循環，既通達陽氣，又促進濕氣排出。但運動量不宜過大，以輕微出汗為好，運動過後記得喝點溫水補充體液。
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在飲食中適當吃些酸味食物，如：檸檬、鳳梨等，既能斂汗祛濕，又能健胃消食。天氣炎熱容易導致心火旺盛，如果此時再吃燥熱或油膩的食物，就會出現內熱症狀，臉上愛長痘痘，或者出現口腔潰瘍、便秘等現象。因此，食物要清淡、易消化、富含維生素和礦物質，適當多吃一些綠色蔬菜和豆類。今天給大家推薦一道清新爽口的時蔬菜譜——萵筍炒豌豆。這兩種食材都是在初夏開始大量上市，既應時又健康。
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材料：豌豆300克，萵筍200克，彩椒半個，鹽、醬油、食用油、蔥、薑適量。
作法：
1、萵筍去皮切絲，彩椒切絲。
2、鍋中倒少許油，放入豌豆略煸炒，倒入半碗清水，待豌豆煮熟後盛出。
3、炒鍋倒油，放入薑末、蔥末爆香，倒入萵筍絲、彩椒絲，翻炒至熟。
4、倒入熟豌豆，放少許醬油、鹽，再依個人口味滴幾滴醋，翻炒片刻，出鍋盛盤。
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#節氣、#立夏、#萵筍炒豌豆、#季節時蔬
參考網址：http://www.sohu.com/a/139121087_391301rnrnWelcome summer with a refreshing mind

May 5, 2018 is the solar term Lixia (Start of Summer). During this time, temperatures tend to be higher with relatively more rain. As the weather transit from Spring into Summer, our body perspires more and this may lead to deficiency in yang energy, so it is imperative for us to nourish the yang energy. Do not be afraid of the hot weather or perspiration and hide in an air-conditioned room. Instead, insist on moderate exercise to promote circulation and to allow the yang energy to flow while stimulating discharge of dampness from our body. However, strenuous exercise is not encouraged during this time. Rather, we should exercise in moderation so that we break out in light sweat. Remember to replenish our body fluids after exercising by drinking more warm water.

During this time, we can include some sour food in our diet, for instance, lemons and pineapples. These fruits stimulate perspiration, dispel dampness from our body, invigorate our stomach and aid digestion. As the hot weather causes us to be easily irritated, we may develop internal heat symptoms if we over-indulge in heaty and fried food. These internal heat may manifest in the form of pimples break out, mouth ulcers and constipation. Therefore we should maintain a light diet that is rich in vitamins and minerals and eat more easily digestible food. For instance, green leafy vegetables and beans. Today I would like to recommend a refreshing vegetable dish—

Stir fried lettuce with peas. These two ingredients are readily available in the market during summer. It is a seasonal and healthy dish.

Ingredients: 300 grams of peas, 200 grams of lettuce, half a capsicum, some salt, light soy sauce, cooking oil, shallots and moderate amount of ginger.

Preparation method:
1) Remove skin of capsicum and cut both lettuce and capsicum into thin slices.
2) Add some cooking oil to stir-fry the peas lightly. Add in half a bowl of water. Remove the peas once they are cooked.
3) Stir-fry some ginger until they give out fragrance. Add in lettuce and capsicum slices to fry.
4) Pour in the cooked peas from number 2 and fry with light soy sauce, salt and vinegar. These seasonings can be moderated according to personal taste. The dish is now ready to be served.

#SolarTerm, #BeginningOfSummer, #LettuceFriedWithPeas, #SeasonalVegetables
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【一場春雨，一壺春茶】 . 4月20日進…

【一場春雨，一壺春茶】
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4月20日進入穀雨節氣，這是春天的最後一個節氣，寒潮天氣基本告終，氣溫快速回升，很少再忽冷忽熱，空氣濕潤，雨量充沛，非常有利於農作物生長。因此古人有「雨生百穀」的說法。
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「沾衣欲濕杏花雨、吹面不寒楊柳風」，在溫暖的天氣外出賞花，心情格外大好。可是有的人最怕過敏，春天也正是皮膚容易過敏的季節。《紅樓夢》有一回也提到：春天的時候，大觀園裡的美女們都長了「杏斑癬」，要擦「薔薇硝」。這當然是小說故事，但其實皮膚過敏是跟身體免疫力差有關，古代的太太、小姐們肢體活動量少，體質差可想而知，可惜當時沒人教她們走八卦；想要提升能量，在春天時，不妨找上三五好友一同晨起走八卦，強身健體，鍛鍊體能。
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愛喝茶的茶友們自然不能錯過「穀雨茶」，茶樹經過冬季數月的休養生息，萌發的芽葉肥碩、翠綠、柔軟，富含多種氨基酸和維生素，滋味鮮活，香氣柔美。中國古代飲茶專著《茶疏》說：「清明太早，立夏太遲，穀雨前後，其時適中。」近幾年中國有些地方開始興起的「全民飲茶日」就選定在穀雨節氣，足見穀雨茶之重要。穀雨時節還等什麼？走！我們一起泡茶去。
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#節氣、#穀雨、#春茶、#走八卦
參考資料：
https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E8%B0%B7%E9%9B%A8/6959?fr=aladdin
https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E8%B0%B7%E9%9B%A8%E8%8C%B6/10889580?fr=aladdin
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A Spring Rain, A Pot of Spring Tea – One of 24 Solar Terms “Grain Rain”

April 20 is the start of the Solar Term Grain Rain, the last solar term of Spring. The cold humid climate basically ends and the temperature quickly picks up. There is now minimum sudden fluctuation in temperature, the air is humid with an abundance of precipitation which is very conducive for the growth of crops. Thus, there is an old saying “After the rain, the grain growth begins.”

“The drizzle moistens my gown and the wind caressing my face chills me not”. Stepping outside to look at the flowers on a warm day makes one in an exceptionally good mood. However, some people are afraid of allergy. Spring is also a season that the skin is prone to allergy. In the novel “Dream of Red Chamber”, there is a chapter that describes: During Spring, the beauties of the Grand View Garden grew “apricot buds” on their skin and need to apply “rose ointment”. Although this is a fictional story, the skin allergy is related to a weak body immune system. The ladies of the ancient time did not move around much and therefore had a weak body constitution. It is a pity that no one taught them Energy Bagua at that time. If you want to increase your energy level in Spring, why not find a group of friends to practice Energy Bagua every morning to strengthen your health.

For those who love to drink tea, they will not want to miss the “Grain Rain Tea”. The tea trees, after resting for a few months in the winter, produce budding leaves that are plump, emerald in color and soft. They are rich in amino acids and vitamins, full of flavor and aromas. The China ancient tea monograph “Cha Shu” mentions “Qingming is too early, beginning of Summer is too late, around Grain Rain period is just right”. In recent years, some places in China started to celebrate “National Tea Drinking Day”, which falls on the Grain Rain solar term. This shows the importance of Grain Rain Tea. Now is the Grain Rain period, what are you waiting for? Let’s go and brew a pot of tea.

#SolarTerm, #GrainRain, #SpringTea, #EnergyBagua
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【雨水】春雨來襲，舒肝健脾。 . 2月1…

【雨水】春雨來襲，舒肝健脾。
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2月19日是「雨水」節氣，天氣回暖、降水增多。中醫認為，「春主肝」，肝臟在春季活動旺盛，按照「肝木克脾土」的五行理論，肝旺則容易損傷脾胃，導致脾胃功能下降。同時，由於降雨增多，濕氣加重，脾胃又容易受寒濕之氣侵擾。所以雨水前後的養生，要注意保持肝氣調和順暢，並加強對脾胃的養護，健脾利濕。唐代名醫孫思邈在《千金方》中說「春時宜食粥」，有助我們補脾養胃、去濁生清。下面就給大家介紹一道具有疏肝健脾功效的「金桔山藥小米粥」。
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一、材料：金桔20克、鮮山藥100克、小米50克、適量白糖。
二、做法：金桔洗淨、切片，山藥去皮、切片，兩者與小米一同下鍋，加清水，大火煮開後，改用文火熬煮20-30分鐘，加入適量白糖即成。
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＃節氣、＃雨水、＃金桔山藥小米粥
參考資料：
https://baike.baidu.com/item/%E9%9B%A8%E6%B0%B4/266315?fr=aladdin
http://health.people.com.cn/n1/2017/0223/c404177-29102864.html

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大寒時節吃「三冬」 . 大寒，在每年西曆…

大寒時節吃「三冬」
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大寒，在每年西曆1月20日左右，是全年的最後一個節氣，也意味著由冷轉暖的開始。由於天氣寒冷，心腦血管病患的發病率增加，感冒的機率也大大增加，因此專家推薦大寒時節吃「三冬」：冬瓜、冬棗、冬甘蔗。
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冬瓜能消熱、利水，有助於降低血糖、血脂、膽固醇，預防動脈粥樣硬化。冬棗維生素C含量極高，每100克果肉維生素C含量高達380～600毫克，是蘋果的70倍、柑橘的16倍，加之冬棗中含有19種人體必需的氨基酸，因此能提高人體免疫力、預防感冒。中醫認為，甘蔗有清熱、補肺益胃等功效，此外甘蔗中含有豐富的鐵、磷、鈣、錳、鋅等微量元素，尤其鐵含量特別多，補血效果顯著。需要注意的是，「三冬」性偏寒涼，一次不可吃太多，適度為好。
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#節氣、#大寒、#冬瓜、#紅棗、#甘蔗
參考網址：
http://news.xinhuanet.com/food/2015-01/20/c_127520176.htm
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「富人吃補藥，窮人泡泡腳。」 [The …

「富人吃補藥，窮人泡泡腳。」

[The rich eat tonics, the poor soak their feet] What are the benefits of a foot bath in the winter season?

As the saying goes: 「Chills invade our body through our feet, the legs show the first sign of aging.」 According to the Chinese physicians, 「Humans possess feet just as trees possess roots. The roots will decline first, follow by the withering of the tree. When old age comes to a man, the feet will decline first.」 Therefore, it is important to maintain the health of our feet in the winter season.

5th January in the Gregorian calendar this year is known as the “Minor Cold” solar term. Though termed as Minor Cold, according to past records, temperatures during the Minor Cold are lower than in the “Major Cold”. According to Chinese physicians, 「Blood coagulates when temperature is low」, so blood circulation improves in a warm environment and easily stagnates in a cold environment. Hence it is imperative to engage in more physical activity during the Minor Cold solar term so as to improve blood circulation. Before engaging in any exercise, it is important to do proper warm-ups. The exercise should increase gradually in terms of strength. Do not engage in sudden strenuous exercises so as to avoid sports injuries.

There is an old saying circulating among common folks: 「The rich eat tonics, the poor soak their feet.」 Indeed, a foot bath brings tremendous benefits to the body. During the Minor Cold, it is especially beneficial to have a foot bath just before retiring to bed. A comfortable foot bath should have a water temperature of 40 ℃. You may like to add onions and ginger to further promote blood circulation. After soaking your feet, give your feet a good rub at the center of the sole and wriggle your toes to stimulate acupuncture points of the feet. By massaging your feet gently for ten minutes a day, you can get rid of negative chills, keep your body warm and relieve fatigue, thereby leading to a good sleep. Try it and reap the benefits!

#SolarTerm, #MinorCold, #SoakLegs

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秋天裡的精神美容 . . 秋季天乾物燥，…

秋天裡的精神美容
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秋季天乾物燥，人體缺乏水分，咽喉、鼻腔常感覺乾燥，這就是「秋燥」， 在飲食方面，應多喝水，少吃辛辣食物，適當多吃芝麻、蓮藕、糯米、銀耳、百合、梨等清潤的食物，起到滋陰潤肺、養陰生津的作用。

秋高氣爽是這一節氣的氣候特徵，今年的秋分在陽曆的9月23日，進入秋分節氣，氣溫漸涼，人們要隨氣候的變化，及時增加衣服。尤其要注意腹部保暖，防止腹部著涼而引發胃痛。
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秋天草木凋零，清冷蕭瑟，有的人難免觸景傷情，情緒也隨之憂愁低落。雖然人的生理年齡是不可逆轉的，但心理年齡是能夠主觀把握的，古人云：「人不思老、老將不至。」年輕就是一種精神狀態，朝氣蓬勃、積極向上，你就是鶴髮童顏、銀髮少女、活力無限。想要提升我們的精氣神，想要不老，就要好好走八卦！另外，還可以多進行一些室外運動，舒活筋骨、增強元氣，或者登高遠眺、舒展胸臆。同時對自己進行積極的心理提示：「我最年輕，我最健康，我最快樂，我最有魅力，我最了不起。」有了這一套「虛實結合」的方法，相信大家一定會容光煥發、青春常駐、益壽延年。
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秋天，也是收穫的季節，祝大家生活、事業、修行都收穫滿滿、快樂多多。
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#節氣、#養生、#秋分
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Beautify the mind in Autumn

During autumn, the air is dry. Our body lacks water and this results in our throat and nostrils feeling dry. This is referred to as “Autumn Dryness”. In terms of our diet, we need to drink more water, eat less spicy food and consume more nourishing food such as sesame seeds, lotus root, glutinous rice, white fungus, Bai He (bulbus lilii) and pears in order to nourish yin, moisturize our lungs and promote saliva secretion.

The clear and fresh autumn climate is a characteristic of this solar term. This year’s Autumnal Equinox falls on Gregorian calendar September 23. Temperature tends to be cooler when we enter Autumnal Equinox solar term. During this time, we must wear thicker clothing and keep our stomach warm to prevent our tummy from catching a cold, which could lead to gastric discomfort.

During autumn, vegetation wither and leaves scatter to the ground. Trees are bare and everywhere seem cold and bleak. Some people inevitably feel depressed as they look at the desolate scene before them.

Though we cannot turn around our physiological age, we can subjectively control our mental age. As the saying goes, “ if one has a young mind, others will not be able to detect any sign of old age in one’s spirit”. Being young is a state of mind. When you are filled with vitality, are proactive and motivated, you will appear to be childlike even in white hair or seen as a young lady in gray hair, with endless energy.

To increase our energy and spirit, we can participate in more outdoor activities. To exercise and stretch our tendons and muscles to increase our energy level, or even climb mountains to extend our mind. At the same time, we must constantly give ourselves positive affirmations: I am the youngest, I am the healthiest, I am the happiest, I am most charismatic, I am the greatest! With this method of combining illusion to whats real, I believe everyone will exude radiance, remain youthful and enjoy longevity. Autumn is also a season of harvest. May everyone receive a bumper harvest in life, career, self-cultivation and happiness!

#SolarTerm, #HealthPreservation, #AutumnalEquinoxrnrn秋天裡的精神美容
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秋季天乾物燥，人體缺乏水分，咽喉、鼻腔常感覺乾燥，這就是「秋燥」， 在飲食方面，應多喝水，少吃辛辣食物，適當多吃芝麻、蓮藕、糯米、銀耳、百合、梨等清潤的食物，起到滋陰潤肺、養陰生津的作用。

秋高氣爽是這一節氣的氣候特徵，今年的秋分在陽曆的9月23日，進入秋分節氣，氣溫漸涼，人們要隨氣候的變化，及時增加衣服。尤其要注意腹部保暖，防止腹部著涼而引發胃痛。
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秋天草木凋零，清冷蕭瑟，有的人難免觸景傷情，情緒也隨之憂愁低落。雖然人的生理年齡是不可逆轉的，但心理年齡是能夠主觀把握的，古人云：「人不思老、老將不至。」年輕就是一種精神狀態，朝氣蓬勃、積極向上，你就是鶴髮童顏、銀髮少女、活力無限。想要提升我們的精氣神，可以多進行一些室外運動，舒活筋骨、增強元氣，或者登高遠眺、舒展胸臆。同時對自己進行積極的心理提示：「我最年輕，我最健康，我最快樂，我最有魅力，我最了不起。」有了這一套「虛實結合」的方法，相信大家一定會容光煥發、青春常駐、益壽延年。
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秋天，也是收穫的季節，祝大家生活、事業、修行都收穫滿滿、快樂多多。
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#節氣、#養生、#秋分

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立秋 ──素食也能「貼秋膘」 . . 立…

立秋
──素食也能「貼秋膘」
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立秋，是秋天的第一個節氣，太陽到達黃經135°，今年是陽曆8月7日，立秋意味著暑去涼來、秋天開始。
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雖然在節氣上來講已進入了秋天，但是炎熱並未完全消退，三伏天的「末伏」就在立秋節氣裡，但往往是白天很熱，而夜晚開始變涼爽，因此要注意依時增減衣物，晚上睡覺時切莫貪涼受風。
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立秋節，也稱七月節，古代帝王在這天會舉行祭祀儀式迎接秋天到來，民間則流行秤量體重的習俗，將體重與立夏時對比。因為人到夏天沒有什麼胃口，飲食清淡簡單，兩、三個月下來，體重一般都要減少。現在天氣轉涼爽了，胃口也好了，想增加一點營養，補償夏天的損失，這就是所謂的「貼秋膘」。
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「貼秋膘」也不一定非要吃肉，而是通過豐富的食材，進行合理的營養搭配，彌補夏季身體虧空，儲備冬季身體能量，比如可以適當多吃些健脾益胃、強健機體的山藥，或者養陰清熱、清心安神的蓮藕，營養的豆類製品也是不錯的選擇。
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#節氣、#立秋、#貼秋膘、#養生
參考資料：
http://www.sohu.com/a/28438743_133697
http://baike.sogou.com/v112272.htm
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Beginning of Autumn – where vegetarian dishes can ‘Add Autumn Fat’ too

The ‘Beginning of Autumn’ is the first Solar Term in the Fall season, where the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 135 degree. This year the Beginning of Autumn falls on the 7th of August on the Gregorian calendar, and it signifies the end of Summer heat and the beginning of Autumn coolness.

Even though we are entering the Beginning of Autumn Solar Term, the Summer heat has not completely dissipated. Furthermore, the last period of the three hottest periods of summer falls in this solar term. Hence, the days are often extremely hot while the nights are cool and it is important not to catch a cold by adjusting the layers of clothes accordingly and keep yourself warm in bed at night.

The ‘Beginning of Autumn’ festival is also known as the 7th month festival where ancient emperors would conduct prayers and offerings session to welcome Autumn on this day. There is also a tradition of comparing one’s body weight during this time to that taken in the Beginning of Summer Solar Term. This is because during the summer months, appetite is usually compromised and people tend to eat simple light food, such that the bodyweight will drop correspondingly. When the temperature starts to drop during this period, appetites will improve significantly and it is a good time to build up one’s body weight through better nourishment so as to compensate the weight lost in summer. Hence there is this saying called ‘Adding Autumn Fat’.

‘Adding Autumn Fat’ does not necessarily mean eating meat, but it is about combining a variety of ingredients to provide sufficient nutrients to replenish the weight loss in summer and to build energy reserves for the upcoming winter season. You can consider taking an appropriate amount of wild yam, which is good for strengthening the digestive system and building a strong body. Taking lotus root is also good as it can help to clear internal heat and calm the mind. Eating nutritious beans or beans products are also good choices.

#SolarTerm, #BeginningOfAutumn, #AddingAutumnFat, #HealthrnrnBeginning of Autumn – where vegetarian dishes can ‘Add Autumn Fat’ too

The ‘Beginning of Autumn’ is the first Solar Term in the Fall season, where the sun reaches the celestial longitude of 135 degree. This year the Beginning of Autumn falls on the 7th of August on the Gregorian calendar, and it signifies the end of Summer heat and the beginning of Autumn coolness.

Even though we are entering the Beginning of Autumn Solar Term, the Summer heat has not completely dissipated. Furthermore, the last period of the three hottest periods of summer falls in this solar term. Hence, the days are often extremely hot while the nights are cool and it is important not to catch a cold by adjusting the layers of clothes accordingly and keep yourself warm in bed at night.

The ‘Beginning of Autumn’ festival is also known as the 7th month festival where ancient emperors would conduct prayers and offerings session to welcome Autumn on this day. There is also a tradition of comparing one’s body weight during this time to that taken in the Beginning of Summer Solar Term. This is because during the summer months, appetite is usually compromised and people tend to eat simple light food, such that the bodyweight will drop correspondingly. When the temperature starts to drop during this period, appetites will improve significantly and it is a good time to build up one’s body weight through better nourishment so as to compensate the weight lost in summer. Hence there is this saying called ‘Adding Autumn Fat’.

‘Adding Autumn Fat’ does not necessarily mean eating meat, but it is about combining a variety of ingredients to provide sufficient nutrients to replenish the weight loss in summer and to build energy reserves for the upcoming winter season. You can consider taking an appropriate amount of wild yam, which is good for strengthening the digestive system and building a strong body. Taking lotus root is also good as it can help to clear internal heat and calm the mind. Eating nutritious beans or beans products are also good choices.

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大暑──恬淡平和，安度苦夏。 . 大暑，…

大暑──恬淡平和，安度苦夏。
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大暑，代表一年中最炎熱時期到來了，是夏季的最後一個節氣，太陽到達黃經120°，今年是在陽曆7月22日。
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大暑前後不但氣溫達到一年中的最高，悶熱程度也達到頂峰，中醫認為此時是濕氣最重的時候，容易出現食欲下降、口舌生瘡、腹瀉嘔吐、大便黏膩等症狀，所以此時養生要注意「避濕」。有幾種方式可以達到「避濕」的作用：一是適當鍛煉，使身體時常排汗，加速濕氣排出體外。二是不要貪涼睡地板，因為空氣中的水分和空調冷氣會自動沉降在低處，睡地板容易造成濕邪入侵。三是少吃冰的冷飲，以免影響腸胃消化吸收功能，降低免疫力。
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大暑高溫酷熱，人容易動肝火，時常會出現莫名的無精打采、心煩意亂的情緒。唐朝大詩人白居易在《銷夏》詩中就寫到：「何以銷煩暑，端居一院中。眼前無長物，窗下有清風。熱散由心靜，涼生為室空。此時身自得，難更與人同。」意思是說，住在蔭涼的院子裡，屋裡少放一些雜七雜八的東西，打開窗戶，納來徐徐涼風，把心放平和，靜靜地體會「心靜自然涼」的意境，這是不是有點像菩提禪修的《清淨觀想法》呢？
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當煩躁的情緒出現時，不妨嘗試修習《清淨觀想法》，藉由觀想讓我們能在這大暑時節享受那份清淨與自在。
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#節氣、#大暑、#排濕、#清淨觀想法
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“Major Heat” ── Tranquil and Peaceful Mindset is the Remedy for “Major Heat” in Summer

The “Major Heat” represents the hottest period of the year. It is the summer’s last solar term, when the sun reaches 120° on the celestial longitude. This year, it falls on July 22 in the Gregorian calendar.

Around this “Major Heat” period, temperature and humidity reach the peak for the year. Chinese doctors believe this is the time when it is most “damp” resulting in symptoms such as loss of appetite, mouth sores, diarrhea, vomiting, and sticky stools, etc. Therefore, one should “avoid dampness” to maintain good health. Some of the ways to do so includes: First, engage in suitable exercise to allow perspiration to expel “dampness” from the body. Second, avoid lying on the cold ground as moisture in the cold air and air from the air-conditioning system will automatically sink and settle near the ground, resulting in “dampness” that could enter the body. Third, consume less cold drinks, so as not to affect digestion and the gastrointestinal functions that reduce immunity.

During the “Major Heat”, it is easy for tempers to flare, and often there are inexplicable listless-ness, frustration and sense of distraction. The Tang Dynasty great poet, Bai Juyi in his “Experience Summer” poem wrote, “allay the summer lethargy, stay in a courtyard; ensure no clutter in your sight, let in the breeze by the window; dispel the heat with tranquility of the mind, enjoy serenity in a spartan room; relish this instance, with a wholly different mindset”. It suggests that one stays at a shady courtyard, keeps the house uncluttered, opens the windows to the soothing cool breeze, settles the mind at ease and quietude, then peacefully revel in the tranquility that a calm mind brings. Doesn’t this resembles our practice of the Meditation of Purity in Bodhi Meditation?

When the irritable mood manifests, we can practice the Meditation of Purity. Through its visualizations, we would relish the tranquility, and be at ease to appreciate this “Major Heat”.

#SolarTerm, #GreatHeat, #ExpelDampness, #MeditationOfPurityrnrn大暑──恬淡平和，安度苦夏。
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大暑，代表一年中最炎熱時期到來了，是夏季的最後一個節氣，太陽到達黃經120°，今年是在陽曆7月22日。
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大暑前後不但氣溫達到一年中的最高，悶熱程度也達到頂峰，中醫認為此時是濕氣最重的時候，容易出現食欲下降、口舌生瘡、腹瀉嘔吐、大便黏膩等症狀，所以此時養生要注意「避濕」。有幾種方式可以達到「避濕」的作用：一是適當鍛煉，使身體時常排汗，加速濕氣排出體外。二是不要貪涼睡地板，因為空氣中的水分和空調冷氣會自動沉降在低處，睡地板容易造成濕邪入侵。三是少吃冰的冷飲，以免影響腸胃消化吸收功能，降低免疫力。
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大暑高溫酷熱，人容易動肝火，時常會出現莫名的無精打采、心煩意亂的情緒。唐朝大詩人白居易在《銷夏》詩中就寫到：「何以銷煩暑，端居一院中。眼前無長物，窗下有清風。熱散由心靜，涼生為室空。此時身自得，難更與人同。」意思是說，住在蔭涼的院子裡，屋裡少放一些雜七雜八的東西，打開窗戶，納來徐徐涼風，把心放平和，靜靜地體會「心靜自然涼」的意境，這是不是有點像菩提禪修的《清淨觀想法》呢？
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當煩躁的情緒出現時，不妨嘗試修習《清淨觀想法》，藉由觀想讓我們能在這大暑時節享受那份清淨與自在。
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#節氣、#大暑、#排濕、#清淨觀想法
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“Major Heat” ── Tranquil and Peaceful Mindset is the Remedy for “Major Heat” in Summer

The “Major Heat” represents the hottest period of the year. It is the summer’s last solar term, when the sun reaches 120° on the celestial longitude. This year, it falls on July 22 in the Gregorian calendar.

Around this “Major Heat” period, temperature and humidity reach the peak for the year. Chinese doctors believe this is the time when it is most “damp” resulting in symptoms such as loss of appetite, mouth sores, diarrhea, vomiting, and sticky stools, etc. Therefore, one should “avoid dampness” to maintain good health. Some of the ways to do so includes: First, engage in suitable exercise to allow perspiration to expel “dampness” from the body. Second, avoid lying on the cold ground as moisture in the cold air and air from the air-conditioning system will automatically sink and settle near the ground, resulting in “dampness” that could enter the body. Third, consume less cold drinks, so as not to affect digestion and the gastrointestinal functions that reduce immunity.

During the “Major Heat”, it is easy for tempers to flare, and often there are inexplicable listless-ness, frustration and sense of distraction. The Tang Dynasty great poet, Bai Juyi in his “Experience Summer” poem wrote, “allay the summer lethargy, stay in a courtyard; ensure no clutter in your sight, let in the breeze by the window; dispel the heat with tranquility of the mind, enjoy serenity in a spartan room; relish this instance, with a wholly different mindset”. It suggests that one stays at a shady courtyard, keeps the house uncluttered, opens the windows to the soothing cool breeze, settles the mind at ease and quietude, then peacefully revel in the tranquility that a calm mind brings. Doesn’t this resembles our practice of the Meditation of Purity in Bodhi Meditation?

When the irritable mood manifests, we can practice the Meditation of Purity. Through its visualizations, we would relish the tranquility, and be at ease to appreciate this “Major Heat”.

#SolarTerm, #GreatHeat, #ExpelDampness, #MeditationOfPurity

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【立夏】 ──立夏繩，佑平安 . . 2…

【立夏】
──立夏繩，佑平安
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2017年5月5日是今年夏季的第一個節氣——立夏。在時節上，萬物至此皆長大，故名立夏。
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立夏節有一個重要的習俗——「立夏繩」，是將五色絲線繫於小孩手腕等處，稱為「長命縷」，以祈願孩子消災去病、健康平安。我們菩提禪堂也有殊勝吉祥能量的五彩繩，持有者可將五彩繩做為項鍊繩或者手繩，搭配專門加持過的天珠使用；也可將其懸掛在車裡或者家裡大門的門楣處，亦或將五彩繩編織後掛在背包上；而對於生命的延續者——新生兒來說，則要將五彩繩繫在孩子的手腕或者腳腕處，凡此種種，皆可護佑家人出入平安，吉祥順意。
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#節氣、#立夏、#五色繩、#消災解厄、#保平安
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Beginning of Summer
Summer thread, Protects the wearers.

5th of May, 2017 –First day of Summer. This solar term is a time of myriad growth hence is termed “The commencement of Summer”.

The Summer festival has an important tradition–(Summer strings), to tie a thread made up of 5 colored strings around the wrist of children, termed “Longevity thread”. It can help to eliminate calamities and illnesses of children , keep them healthy and safe. Bodhi Meditation also has our own 5 colored thread. Wearers can choose to wear them around their neck or wrist and even wear them with Dzi beads. Five coloured thread can also be hung in cars, latches of house doors or tied to bags.

Five coloured threads can be tied to wrists and ankles of new born babies. These threads serve to bless the entire family with safety and auspiciousness.

#SolarTerm, #BeginningOfSummer, #FiveColoredThread, #EliminatesCalamities, #EnsureSafetyrnrn【立夏】
──立夏繩，佑平安
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2017年5月5日是今年夏季的第一個節氣——立夏。在時節上，萬物至此皆長大，故名立夏。
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立夏節有一個重要的習俗——「立夏繩」，是將五色絲線繫於小孩手腕等處，稱為「長命縷」，以祈願孩子消災去病、健康平安。我們菩提禪堂也有殊勝吉祥能量的五彩繩，持有者可將五彩繩做為項鍊繩或者手繩，搭配專門加持過的天珠使用；也可將其懸掛在車裡或者家裡大門的門楣處，亦或將五彩繩編織後掛在背包上；而對於生命的延續者——新生兒來說，則要將五彩繩繫在孩子的手腕或者腳腕處，凡此種種，皆可護佑家人出入平安，吉祥順意。
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#節氣、#立夏、#五色繩、#消災解厄、#保平安
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Beginning of Summer
Summer thread, Protects the wearers.

5th of May, 2017 –First day of Summer. This solar term is a time of myriad growth hence is termed “The commencement of Summer”.

The Summer festival has an important tradition–(Summer strings), to tie a thread made up of 5 colored strings around the wrist of children, termed “Longevity thread”. It can help to eliminate calamities and illnesses of children , keep them healthy and safe. Bodhi Meditation also has our own 5 colored thread. Wearers can choose to wear them around their neck or wrist and even wear them with Dzi beads. Five coloured thread can also be hung in cars, latches of house doors or tied to bags.

Five coloured threads can be tied to wrists and ankles of new born babies. These threads serve to bless the entire family with safety and auspiciousness.

#SolarTerm, #BeginningOfSummer, #FiveColoredThread, #EliminatesCalamities, #EnsureSafety

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【穀雨】 ──清明斷雪，穀雨斷霜 . 穀…

【穀雨】
──清明斷雪，穀雨斷霜
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穀雨是春季的最後一個節氣，在每年的4月20日前後，太陽到達黃經30°。今年是在西曆4月20日，節氣的名稱源自古人「雨生百穀」之說，來自天上的雨水具有生長的能量，「穀雨時節種穀天」，穀雨前後正是種瓜點豆、栽秧移苗的最佳時節，這時候的穀物最需要上天的雨水滋養催生，故天隨「穀」願，每年的第一場大雨大多降在穀雨這段時間前後。
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「清明斷雪，穀雨斷霜」，穀雨之後，寒冷的天氣消失，氣溫快速回升，天氣真正變得暖和起來。戶外散步、走八卦都是不錯的選擇，讓自然的風吹走煩悶疲勞，讓上天的雨洗去身心的塵垢污濁，讓生命在自然中吐濁納清。
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#穀雨、#節氣、#天雨
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Grain Rain
— The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming (Qingming); the frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.

“Grain Rain” is the last solar term in spring and usually happens around April 20th, when the sun is at 30 degrees longitude. This year, Grain Rain falls exactly on April 20th. In the past, people believed that rainwater comes from heavens and possesses special energy that stimulates growth. There was an old saying, “The rain gives life to hundred types of grain”. That was how the term “Grain Rain” came about.

This is the best time for planting seeds and transplanting seedlings. Seedlings require lots of water for nourishment. It was believed that the reason why the first bout of heavy rainfall usually occurs around this period was because the heavens want to help the seedlings grow.

As the saying goes, “The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming; The frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.” After the Grain Rain, temperatures normally start to rise and the weather starts to turn warm. Taking walks or practicing Energy Bagua are both good outdoor activities to undertake during this period. The breeze will blow our troubles and fatigue away; The rain will cleanse the dust off our bodies and minds; Our lives will be purified by nature.

#GrainRain #SolarTerm #HeavenlyRainrnrnGrain Rain
— The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming (Qingming); the frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.

“Grain Rain” is the last solar term in spring and usually happens around April 20th, when the sun is at 30 degrees longitude. This year, Grain Rain falls exactly on April 20th. In the past, people believed that rainwater comes from heavens and possesses special energy that stimulates growth. There was an old saying, “The rain gives life to hundred types of grain”. That was how the term “Grain Rain” came about.

This is the best time for planting seeds and transplanting seedlings. Seedlings require lots of water for nourishment. It was believed that the reason why the first bout of heavy rainfall usually occurs around this period was because the heavens want to help the seedlings grow.

As the saying goes, “The snow stops after the arrival of Ching Ming; The frost stops after the arrival of the Grain Rain.” After the Grain Rain, temperatures normally start to rise and the weather starts to turn warm. Taking walks or practicing Energy Bagua are both good outdoor activities to undertake during this period. The breeze will blow our troubles and fatigue away; The rain will cleanse the dust off our bodies and minds; Our lives will be purified by nature.

#GrainRain #SolarTerm #HeavenlyRain

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