- TREE OF LIFE
- DEPARTURE OF ALL THINGS
TREE OF LIFE – DEPARTURE OF ALL THINGS
Figure 5 illustrates the DNA structure, which comprises 22 amino acids and 4 basic acids. Modern science recognizes DNA and RNA as the fundamental building blocks of life. Additionally, inorganic materials like soil and rocks can transform into organic matter, suggesting that the universe is alive.
However, the exact origin of life ultimately is the Dao. Figure 4 outlines the simple chain of creation from the Dao through the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The 64 genetic codes emerge from this ray of creation, forming the essence of life: DNA and RNA. Figure 4 is more accurately represented by Figure 8, as the Sun influences both Earth and Moon simultaneously, without needing to pass through the Earth.
The Egyptian I-Ching refers to these forces as Sun, Earth, and Moon, while the Chinese misinterpret them as Heaven, Man, and Earth. In Figure 8, the Dao’s omnipresence and activity are depicted through the interactions of the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon, which collectively generate all living beings on Earth. The life creation process is further detailed in Figures 9, 10, and 11.
Figure 9 depicts the Jewish Kabbalah Tree of Life, whose origins and meanings are complex and unclear. Figure 10 illustrates the Egyptian Paut Neteru Tree of Life; its philosophical significance has been lost, leaving only the image behind. Figure 11 presents the VanXuan Tree of Life, based on the Law of the Three and the Law of the Seven. Law of the Three—represented by the Sun, Earth, and Moon—drives all fluctuations on Earth, while Law of the Seven regulates these fluctuations. Although distinct, these two laws are unified and represent the fundamental creative principles of the Dao. Consequently, all phenomena—whether visible or invisible—arise from this creative principle. The Dao’s inner creative force manifests as soil, rocks, plants, animals, and humans, with all phenomena reflecting the ultimate reality of the Dao.
In Figure 11, Law of the Three is illustrated through the three celestial bodies—Sun, Earth, and Moon—that generate all life on Earth. The process of creation adheres to the Law of the Seven, which comprises eight notes: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do, ensuring harmony. Among these notes, two deviations occur between Mi-Fa and Si-Do, dividing the sequence into four sections: Do-Re-Mi; Mi-Fa, Fa-Sol-La-Si; and Si-Do. Consequently, there are four sections connecting the Do of the Sun, Earth, and Moon to the Do of Man: Do-Re-Mi; Mi-Fa, Fa-Sol-La-Si; and Si-Do. Thus, life manifests through the creative principles of the Dao, embodied in Law of the Three and Law of the Seven, as follows:
1 – Herukhuti representing the Sun, is the source of life; without it, life on Earth cannot exist.
2 – The Moon, Lah, protects and nourishes life. Its gravity raises underground water, while tides and winds create ocean currents that distribute nutrients and detoxify Earth’s water. Without this process, marine life would stagnate and suffer. Additionally, the Moon shields Earth from asteroids and comets; its craters, formed by meteorite impacts, bear witness to its protective role.
3 – Geb, the Egyptian god of Earth, is where life germinates. The Moon’s gravity raises underground waters and cools the Earth, creating favorable conditions for plants and insects. The ancient Egyptians believed that Geb’s laughter caused earthquakes, which stimulated the growth of flora and fauna.
4 – Khonsu, representing the crescent Moon, circulates ocean and river water, maintaining a temperate climate that fosters diverse life. This cooling effect is mirrored in the Si-Do curve along the central axis. The Moon’s fluctuating light affects life on Earth, attracting nocturnal insects to plants. Dew drops on foliage help pollen adhere to these insects, promoting flower and fruit growth. Consequently, this phenomenon enhances the development of plants and insects, generating a food source for animals along the Si-Do curve.
5 – Hapy is the god of plants and trees. He is often depicted as a green fat man with sagging breasts, symbolizing fertility and abundance, often carrying plants and food.
6 – Taurt, the benevolent goddess of fertility and childbirth, is associated with the nurturing of infants. Plants, animals and humans need male and female parts to reproduce.
7 – Isis is the goddess of love, beauty, music and motherhood. The Moonlight also helps many nocturnal animals find food. The Moonlight and the cold night air stimulate people’s musical and artistic inspiration. In many mystical traditions, the Moon with its silvery light is a symbol of meditation. Buddha and many great spirits attain enlightenment on a Full Moon night.
8 – Djedhor represents the love of a father for his child. Thanks to Djedhor’s protection and nurturing, life is not interrupted. The child may not have the nourishment of the father, but the father’s seed is absolutely necessary.
9 – Thoth, the god of wild animals, emerged when food sources from plants and insects became sufficient.
10 – RA, the god who created humans, considers them the pinnacle of creation at Do.
