Qi Men Dun Jia: A Path to Liberate Us from Karma

Throughout our lives, we all face obstacles that can affect our emotions and, as a result, our self-esteem. These challenges not only complicate our daily lives but can also hinder our progress toward our goals and dreams.

I believe everyone faces difficulties in their own way. Some rely on family and friends, others prefer to talk to a therapist, and some, although they may not say it, find mentors. The important thing is that each person finds what truly helps them. In the end, what matters is finding that path that resonates with us.

An interesting approach is what Chinese metaphysics teaches us, reminding us that we are a union of body, mind, and spirit. For them, it is essential to maintain a good connection between these three aspects to ensure a harmonious flow in our lives. When this connection is broken, we may encounter what they call “karmic knots,” which are blockages that prevent us from moving forward.

One of the most popular methodologies for working on this balance is the study of the personal energy diagram or Bazi Chart through the Qi Men Dun Jia (QMDJ) system. This technique helps us understand how our energies are distributed and identify areas where we need to work.

So, if you ever feel stuck, remember that there are tools and paths you can explore to keep moving forward. You are not alone on this journey!

How Karma Works: Is it a Myth or Reality?

Let’s talk about karma. This word, which means “action,” is not just a spiritual concept but a belief that tells us our actions, whether good or bad, have consequences in the future. It’s like a universal rule ensuring that everything we do, think, or say eventually returns to us, whether in this life or in others we have lived.

Karma is based on three main laws that are essential:

• Law of Cause and Effect: What we do has repercussions, whether now or later. So, what you choose today will influence your tomorrow. It is a call to personal responsibility.

• Law of Opportunity: We always have the option to decide how to act. Every choice we make affects our karma, so it is vital to opt for the positive. A small kind gesture can have a big impact.

• Law of Harmony: Everything is interconnected. What we do not only affects us but also our environment. Acting in harmony with the world is key to creating a harmonious environment.

If we have karmic debts, we are likely to remain trapped in a cycle of suffering. To break free from this, we must settle those debts and learn from our mistakes.

Buddhists propose a solution: practice the Dharma daily with commitment. This means avoiding negative thoughts and actions and doing good whenever we can. To avoid creating more karma, just by cleaning our minds and acting with good intentions in our daily lives, our life transforms.

And if we surround ourselves with a healthier environment, enjoy the good, and stay away from people who only bring problems, it is a path that requires self-control and self-awareness.

As I see it, these tips are suitable for implementation in our present moment, but I question how to resolve those inherited legacies from past lives.

What does psychology propose for us?

Psychology and karma intertwine in fascinating ways. On one hand, psychology seeks to understand how we act and feel, while karma tells us that our actions have consequences, both now and in the future.

From a psychological standpoint, karma can be seen as a way of assuming our responsibility. The decisions we make and the way we treat others impact our emotional well-being. Practicing self-awareness and empathy helps us see patterns in our behavior that may be affecting our lives.

Furthermore, karma also gives us a way to understand how past traumas or experiences influence what we do today. By looking at this from a psychological perspective, we can work on healing and growing, thereby changing our “karma” for the better. In summary, combining psychology and karma can be a great tool for understanding our actions and their consequences, guiding us toward better well-being.

However, karma according to Hinduism is not limited to the present moment; it also encompasses the weight inherited from past lives. Some psychological approaches, such as regression therapy, although scientifically limited, explore how past life experiences can impact behavior and emotions in the current life. For these therapies, trained professionals use hypnosis, guided visualization, and meditation.

There may be more active ways to resolve those knots we are not aware of, the ones inherited from generation to generation that are triggered before us. Let’s see what Qi Men Dun Jia tells us.

How to Dissolve Karma According to Qi Men Dun Jia?

Qi Men Dun Jia (QMDJ) proposes a significant intervention in this regard. Through the analysis of a personal energy diagram, utilizing the codes provided by the configuration of each of its sectors.

It is important to understand the difference between Chinese science and our Western science. Chinese science focused more on how the elements of nature, the cycles of the cosmos, and the connection between people and the universe relate. Instead of focusing on matter and how things work mechanically, as Western science does.

Richard Wilhelm, translator of many notable works, explains that Chinese science did not separate the spiritual from the material but viewed everything as a single interconnected whole. This worldview is evident in practices like Qi Men Dun Jia (QMDJ), originally used for war strategies and planning. Today, it is applied to the analysis of personal energy diagrams. By using the codes provided by the configuration of the various sectors of the diagram, one can identify blockages or “karmic knots” in a person.

The way to dissolve them is based, first of all, on understanding the existing blockage relationship. According to the configuration, we can establish if the origin is related to the family environment, power situation, relationship with well-being, etc.

Since QMDJ works in various dimensions – the time as an initial point, the environment, human behavior, alignment with the mind, and connection with universal forces – it is called the mother of Eastern strategic disciplines.

Chinese metaphysics understands that human beings are composed of body, mind, and spirit, and therefore seeks their eternal flow. In the practice of QMDJ, the conviction to dissolve the karmic knot is required. When an injustice has been committed unintentionally towards others, the main thing is to ask for forgiveness and offer reparation. The ritual of forgiveness is the foundation of this dissolution.

Then we have the symbolic aspect, as a way of expressing deep or complex meanings visually, transmitting messages beyond the explicit, found through the relationship between the elements present where the karmic knot has been found. The practice is complete from the spiritual aspect because it connects with what is beyond the physical or material, giving a sense of existence and personal purpose of dissolving and resolving, so that it does not affect the person or anyone else involved.

Chinese metaphysics sees humans as a unit composed of body, mind, and spirit, so it seeks to maintain a harmonious and eternal flow between these aspects.

In the practice of Qi Men Dun Jia (QMDJ), it is essential to have the conviction to dissolve karmic knots. When, unintentionally, an injustice has been done to others, the first step is to ask for forgiveness and offer reparation. The ritual of forgiveness and self-forgiveness is the fundamental basis for achieving this dissolution.

Then there is the symbolic aspect, which allows expressing deep meanings through images or actions, transmitting messages beyond the obvious. These meanings arise from the interaction between the elements present in the area where the karmic knot has been identified. The practice is complete in its spiritual dimension since it connects the individual with what transcends the physical or material, providing a sense of existence and purpose. Its aim is to dissolve karma and prevent it from having negative consequences, both for the person and for those involved.

You may not believe in karma, and that’s fine, but for those who do, seeking to release these knots and act justly can lead us to a fuller and more positive life. After all, we all want to live well and contribute to a better world. So why not give it a try?

Even in the smallest moments, there is no such thing as chance.. (Haruki Murakami)

Fuentes :

1. Manual Qi Men Dun Jia, Feng Shui Research Center. Profesor Dr. Ying Li
2. Richard Wilhelm: One of the School of Wisdom’s Most Notable Teachers – School of Wisdom®
3. KARMA, CHARACTER, AND CONSEQUENTIALISM Damien Keown
4. Cause and Effect: A Study on the Concept of Karma in the Buddhist Tradition Dorji Phuntsho