Inner Practice: Abundance

Five Entities of Worldly Wealth

When we see the words “wealth” and “abundance”, the first thing that comes to mind will definitely be money. Lots of it. The more the better.

Yet this kind of wealth that we are all chasing is sadly, transient. It comes and goes really fast.

In ancient texts, it is said that worldly wealth only belongs to five entities or inheritors or enemies. They are:

1.      Fire

2.      Water/Floods

3.      Unjust Kings and Rulers

4.      Thieves and Bandits

5.      Unfilial Heirs/Descendants

Fire can destroy wealth and property. Water and floods will wash away all possessions. Wealth can be seized by unjust kings and leaders through excessive taxes and legalities. Wealth can be stolen or robbed. Wealth can also be squandered by irresponsible or wasteful descendants.

Knowing this serves as a reminder to check in on our attitudes towards wealth and if our behavior towards wealth and how we use it fall under any category of the above five entities. As a result, we may have hoarded mountains of gold that cannot be used up this lifetime or squander carelessly on the useless and worthless. If indeed so, it is time to reflect. For wealth is a means and not an end. And we have wasted so much time and energy to hold onto something empty and impermanent, maybe even hurting others or at the expense of other’s happiness in the process.

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Noble Wealth

Material wealth is something that we come into this world without and leave without. And while in this world, this kind of wealth belongs not to us but to the five entities mentioned above.

True lasting wealth is not slaved or begged or using unscrupulous ways to attain but cultivated. Once attained, it will be securely owned and unlosable. For these five Noble Wealth go beyond time and space as they are deeply ingrained in a person’s life and life force. Unquestionably, not only do they bring in worldly wealth effortlessly, but they also bring nobility and superiority to the physical, mental and spiritual aspects of the person’s life.

The five Noble Wealth are:

1.      Wealth of Confidence – having unwavering faith and confidence in goodness and righteousness

2.      Wealth of Virtuous Behavior – living an ethical life by abstaining from harming living beings, stealing, sexual misconduct, false speech and intoxicants.

3.      Wealth of Learning – always remaining humble and open to receiving advice and teachings from others

4.      Wealth of Generosity – Living with a heart free from the stain of miserliness, delighting in giving and sharing with others.

5.      Wealth of Wisdom – possessing the wisdom to see the truth of life and how the Universe works

Having known the above, hope this CNY 2026 you will be rich and abundant with great Wealth and Happiness, within this world and beyond.

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Basics of TCM, TCM(Traditional Chin Med), Inner Practice, Being HumanXiang Jun LimDr (TCM) Xiang Junacupuncture, healing, tcm, inner practice, abundance, wealth