The game of Go

　　On the board, black and white pieces shift between offence and defense. After each move, who will hold the upper hand?

　　The game of Go was created in China over 4,000 years ago. It is not only an art, but represents Chinese classical philosophy.

　　Despite its simple rules, Go is both complex and culturally profound.

　　The square Go board evolves from the ancient "River Map", which symbolizes the prehistoric universe.

　　The oblate black and white pieces imply the mutual transformation of Yin and Yang, with unity in opposition.

　　There are 19 vertical and 19 horizontal lines on the board, forming 361 intersections that represent the 361 days on the Chinese lunar calendar.

　　The nine major intersections are called "star points," and the one at the center, "Tianyuan."

　　The square board and round pieces are all-encompassing, integrating heaven, earth and humankind.

　　A Go match typically represents the harmony between humans and nature.

　　Throughout the ages, countless Go masters have devoted their lives to the game.

　　Wu Qingyuan, the "Sage of Go" in the 20th century, learned how to play Go during his childhood. Until his later years, he still devoted himself to the study of Go, and proposed the idea of "Liuhe Go (the unity of six dimensions)."

　　He valued the bigger picture as represented by the game of Go, and pursued an overall balance and harmony.

　　The Go board is like a mirror, reflecting the flow of player thoughts.

　　Life is like Go, and vice versa.

　　One step at a time, it guides the heart toward its chosen destiny.

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