Which are the Five Fortunes of Auspiciousness in China?

Five Fortunes--Fu, Lu, Shou, Xi, and Cai

The term "Five Fortunes" originally came from the Book of Books and the Hong Fan. It is the five standards of the ancient Han folk's view of happiness. The first of the five blessings is "longevity", the second is "wealth", the third is "tranquility", the fourth is "good morals", and the fifth is "good morals". "The fifth blessing is "a good end". Note: The five blessings recorded in the "Shangshu" are: the first is longevity, the second is wealth, the third is well-being, the fourth is good virtue, and the fifth is the examination of the final life.

"Longevity" means not to die young and to live a long life;

"Fortune" means to be rich in money and wealth and to have an honorable position;

"Tranquility" means Healthy body and inner peace;

"Good virtue" is a kind heart and obedience to nature;

"A good death" is a peaceful death and a good end to the life.

The Five Blessings of Cause and Effect

According to Fang Haiquan's book, "One Good Deed a Day," the Five Blessings are as follows:

The Five Blessings

The First Blessing: Longevity. The fruit is longevity; the cause is the virtue of good living and protecting the living, giving him food and drink.

The second blessing: wealth. Fruitfulness; the cause is the giving of wealth and favors to others.

Third blessing: no sickness. The fruit is free from disease; the cause is giving medicine and abstaining from killing; the heart is merciful and harmless.

The fourth blessing is to be full of children and grandchildren. The result is that one's children and grandchildren are full of virtue and filial piety; the reason is that one makes many good connections and loves the public.

The fifth blessing is a good death. The result is a good end; because there is cultivation and nurturing, and the cultivation of good fortune and virtue.