What is 八门 (bā mén) in Chinese metaphysics?

The core of the Human plate: the eight doors — Rest, Life, Harm, Blocked, Scenery, Death, Fright and Open — corresponding to eight states of human affairs.

Original (Chinese): 人盘的核心,即休、生、伤、杜、景、死、惊、开八门,对应人事活动的八种状态。

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