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Three Dantian

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The Three Dantian are primary energy centers in Qigong, Tai Chi, and Taoist internal alchemy used to cultivate and store energy (Qi). Located in the lower abdomen, heart, and head, they represent the "Three Treasures": Essence (Jing), Vitality/Energy (Qi), and Spirit (Shen). 

Lower Dantian (Xia Dantian): Located roughly two finger-widths below and behind the navel. It is considered the "Golden Stove" and the root of vitality, responsible for storing Jing (life essence) and converting it into Qi. It governs physical balance, stability, and reproduction.

Middle Dantian (Zhong Dantian): Located in the center of the chest (around the heart/diaphragm). Known as the "Crimson Palace," this center relates to emotions, respiration, and the gathering of Qi. It bridges the upper and lower centers, fostering emotional balance.

Upper Dantian (Shang Dantian): Located in the head, between the eyebrows (the "Third Eye"). It is the seat of Shen (spirit or consciousness) and is associated with consciousness, mental focus, and intuition. 

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These centers are cultivated through meditation, breathwork, and movement to improve physical health, emotional stability, and spiritual awareness. 

The term Six Directions refers to different frameworks depending on the context, ranging from spatial navigation to spiritual traditions. 

1. Spatial & Mathematical

In basic geometry and navigation, the six directions represent the primary axes of three-dimensional space: 

Horizontal (Cardinal): North, South, East, and West.

Vertical: Up (Zenith) and Down (Nadir). 

2. Indigenous Spiritual Traditions

Many Indigenous cultures, particularly in North America, recognize six sacred directions. These are often used in prayer and ceremony to represent holistic balance: 

Four Cardinal Points: East (new beginnings), South (youth/warmth), West (transformation), and North (wisdom/winter).

Sky Above: Representing the Creator and spiritual guidance.

Earth Below: Representing Mother Earth and our physical foundation.

Note: Some traditions add a Seventh Direction, which is the Center (the self or heart). 

3. Religious Contexts

Buddhism: The "Six Directions" (Sigalovada Sutta) represent social relationships one must honor: parents (East), teachers (South), spouse (West), friends (North), workers/servants (Down), and spiritual guides (Up).

Jainism: Refers to the six directions of space (front, back, left, right, up, down) through which souls and matter move.

Judaism: In the Zohar and during the Sukkot holiday (waving the Lulav), the six directions symbolize the "six extremities" of the world and the body.