Full Description
The 2,500 year old Yi-jing or I Ching, translated as the 'Book of Changes', is an ancient Chinese work of divination and prophesy. Dating from the 4th century BC, it is traditionally consulted by performing complex routines of dropping bundles of dried grass stalks. The particular patterns formed when six stalks are dropped are represented by 64 symbols called hexagrams, which show every possible combination of broken and unbroken stalks. The Book of Changes tells how to interpret the hexagrams to decide which is the best approach or action in a given situation. I Ching: The Ancient Chinese Book of Changes features the 64 hexagrams and their successive interpretations, including the Judgment, written by King Wen in the 12th Century BCE, The Commentary and The Image (both attributed to Confucius, 6-5th Century BCE), and The Lines, written by King Wen's son. Accompanying The Lines are present-day interpretative texts. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless design, this book will allow anyone fascinated by the traditional philosophies of the East to follow in the footsteps of Confucius and use the I Ching to predict their destiny.
Contents
Introduction - The history of the I Ching and how to consult it1. Ch'ien - The Creative Principle2. K'un - The Passive Principle3. Chun - Initial Difficulties4. Meng - Youthful Inexperience5. Hsu - Patient anticipation6. Sung - Conflict7. Shih - A Troop of soldiers8. Pi - Seeking unity9. Hsiao Ch'u - The Power of the Weak10. Lu - Treading Wisely11. T-ai - Peace12. P'i - Stagnation13. T'ung Jen - Companions14. Tayu - Abundant Possessions15. Ch'ien - Humility16. Yu- Anticipation17. Sui - Allegiance18. Ku - Arresting Decay19. Lin - Approaching20. Kuan - Contemplation21. Shih Ho - Biting Through22. Pi - Grace23. Po - Disintegration24. Fu - The Turning Point25. Wu Wang - Innocence26. Ta Ch'u - The Restraining Force27. I - Nourishment28. Ta Kuo - Excess29. K'an - The Abyss30. Li - Flaming Beauty31. Hsien - Influence32. Heng - Endurance33. Tun - Withdrawal34. Ta Chuang - Greatness35. Chin - Progress36. Ming I - Sinking Light37. Chia Jen - The Family38. K-uei - Opposites39. Chien - Obstacles40. Hsieh - Deliverance41. Sun - Decrease42. I - Increase43. Kuai - Resolution44. Kou - Coming Together45. Ts-ui - Congregation46. Sheng - Moving upward47. K'un - Exhaustion48. Ching - The Well49. Ko - Throwing Off50. Ting - The Cauldron51. Chen - Thunderclap52. Ken - Inaction53. Chien - Gradual Progress54. Kuei Mei - The Marriageable Maiden55. Feng - Abundance56. Lu - The Wayfarer57. Sun - Submission58. Tui - Joy59. Huan - Dispersal60. Chieh - Restraint61. Chung Fu - Inner Truth62. Hsiao Kuo - The Small Persist 63. Chi Chi - Climax and After 64. Wei Chi - Before ClimaxIndex
