Bagua Octagons by Harry Gross

Bagua is Chinese for “eight gates”. The octagonal trigram template is a common symbol for the Bagua. These primary trigrams represent ( among many other relationships) Heaven, Earth, Fire, Water, Lake, Mountain, Thunder, and Wind.

The taijitu is a symbol or diagram in representing ( "great pole" or "supreme ultimate") - think “Yin/Yang symbol”. Everything in the universe contains these two primordial concepts, which are ever-inter-changing.

These two sets of symbols come together in the Bagua Octagon. Baguazhang is one of the three main Chinese martial arts of the Wudang school, the other two being T'ai Chi Chuan and Xing Yi Quan. Baguazhang literally means "eight trigram palm," referring to the trigrams of the , one of the canons of , and sets of hand positions used in Bagua practice.

The octagons I create can be used for a Bagua walking practice (see photos, next page). While also useful in various internal practices, the smaller ones can also be appealing artistic displays.

36” size, made for Bagua walking practice Blue Male Gold Sunburst Male Special) Red Female Special Edition

12” size, suitable for hanging, via chain or 3M Velcro removable picture hangers

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Walking the Bagua circle

“Double Taijitu” – suitable for patterning right and left Chan Ssu Jing practice (Silk Reeling), 12” frosted octagon on plexiglas (Note: production models wil have no taped edge), 6-1/2” Taijitu clock, and 12” bagua octagon clock, clockface is painted on ½” birch “round” (two views shown)

I paint in Acrylics, on various materials, mainly wood or, Masonite (hardboard). The large ones are only available in Masonite. Available colors, as shown in sample photos, or give me an acrylic color name(s), and I will attempt to match. Size (inches, approx.) Color(s) Price 36” any single Trigram color on White background, Black/White Yin/Yang $75 36” Any two colors, specify background and trigram colors $75 Double-wide, any single Trigram color on White background, 25” x 12” Black/White Yin/Yang $55 12” Any two colors, specify background and trigram colors $45 *New 12” ¼” Plexiglas, frosted, no taped edge as in above pic, $45 items!! (chain incl.) 12” clock Any two colors, specify background and trigram colors $55 6-1/2” clock Black/White Yin/Yang $35

other Special/custom size/painting Will quote

 All octagons are individually made by hand, and as such are unique, and can vary in small details.  Shipping extra (@cost).  I offer sliding scale prices based on need.

Harry Gross [email protected] (914)-804-3003

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Current (05/24/2021) inventory

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34 35 (black on ecru)

36 Brtown on ecru 37

Figure 51 (multiple copies)

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41 (black on light yellow)

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To order or get more information:

Harry Gross [email protected] (914)-804-3003

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