Feng Shui, an eastern tradition that is thousands of years old In a few sentences, we will try to convey the philosophy and approach of Feng Shui. Finally we will explain the difference to the Western spiritual path. Feng Shui (Fengshui) is an ancient Chinese teaching based on the collected knowledge of the elders. The earliest mention of Feng Shui goes back 5,000-6,000 years. It is the basis of all great buildings in China, such as the “Great Wall of China” or the “Forbidden City of Beijing”.