The I Ching or Book of Changes
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The I Ching or Book of Changes
C.F. Baynes , and R. Wilhelm
Manufacturer: Princeton University Press
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More than just a translation, Richard Wilhelm's I Ching is a profound introduction to the Chinese world-view. The I Ching (Yi Jing) is recognized by both Confucians and Taoists as a foundational work, and Wilhelm shows why. He separates his work into three books. The first book is about the hexagrams--the meanings of the lines and Wilhelm's extensive comments. The second presents two early commentaries that interpret the wisdom of the divinatory text, also with Wilhelm's helpful notes. And the third book takes us back to the hexagrams for more detailed commentary from both ancient Chinese thinkers and Wilhelm. Wilhelm is able to offer such enormous assistance because he spent the better part of a decade in China studying under classically trained scholars. His love for the work is thus as broad as his understanding.

The I Ching was originally used for divination, kind of like palm reading or interpreting the stars. It differs from simple prognostication, however, in that it demands us, as diviners, to cultivate an understanding of the world and ourselves. Without this understanding, the text is useless, hence the value of the commentaries, particularly Wilhelm's. This version is not without its biases, of course--it is a European's understanding of the I Ching, through a late-Qing dynasty Confucian perspective, translated into English by a Jungian psychoanalyst. Nonetheless, it succeeds like no other. --Brian Bruya

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The I Ching, or Book of Changes, a common source for both Confucianist and Taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. It has exerted a living influence in China for 3,000 years, and interest in it has been rapidly spreading in the West.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Timeless Oracle.......2007-08-30

Dependably delivers divine insights for the mortally bound. Once you master the simple way of accessing and apply the I Ching you will be surprised to find that it delivers much greater spiritual insights with less effort than other approaches -- daily Bible banging for instance -- and does it directly in context with your need(s).

5 out of 5 stars More than just wisdom & divination..........2007-07-23

This I Ching is an essential tool of those seeking 'God' - in eclectic form. The I Ching orders one's life... so that God may speak back to you (2-way prayer, if you will)... and to send you on a life-long journey.
Or you can just dabble.

For those coming from a scientific or agnostic skeptiszm, this book allows you to prove for yourself the emperical existance of God. Even for the scientific atheist. Really!
How?
With constant use of the I Ching an obvious question results -"Who's messing around with the coins... these things are supposed to be coming out randomly?". And you might you suppose to just whom the 'Who's" refers.

One sees that the very act of random throwing coins begins to defy probability theory. Hexagrams are received just too strikingly close to reality and certainly not randomly distributed...and I taught college level statistics and experimental methods. In my lifetime I have probably "cast the coins" upwards of 300,000 times... bit i am very old.

Record the time, date and circumstance of each throw with a graded value (1 - 10) of how close to your reality the reading relates. The resulting scattergram will astound you... into accepting that there is more to this thing than meets even the 'inner eye'. You are in touch with something that sees right through you to your inner most thoughts. And then can proceed to "arrange your everyday world".
Godspeed my felow travellers.
Godspeed.

5 out of 5 stars Service quality.......2007-05-17

The order arrived earlier. It was very safely packed. The books were in fine condition.

5 out of 5 stars Instructions for Growth.......2007-02-06

This book contains wisdom, which is a rare quality. It may not be what some people call "accessible," but learning to access it will improve you. I've been holding a dialogue with the oracle since the late '70s; my understanding has grown in that time, but it may be that I have more to learn yet. This particular translation to me shows the signs of subtle genius, never mind that it's Chinese to German to English -- Wilhelm and Baynes knew what they were doing. If you're going to get a copy of the oracle, get this one. If you get a different one, still get this one, so you can compare them. I regard this translation as authoritative.

5 out of 5 stars Superior edition!.......2007-01-08

Few translations match this one, other than Max Mullers. Worth the time to read.
I Ching: The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth
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  • A "must-read" for anyone interested in learning more about or practicing divination with the I Ching
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I Ching: The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth
Hua Ching Ni
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5 out of 5 stars A must for I Ching users.......2007-03-15

A very good book on I Ching, with a lot of information. I am in the middle of the book and enjoying every bit

5 out of 5 stars Michael Frann.......2006-05-28

Over the years I have acquired a high number of I Ching translations. This volume involves hundreds of pages of backgroung data associated with oriental mysticism. The explanations and diagrams illustrating the celestial stems and branches in and of themselves are sufficient to render this volume unique in caliber and worthy of extreme contemplation.

5 out of 5 stars A "must-read" for anyone interested in learning more about or practicing divination with the I Ching.......2006-03-09

I Ching The Book of Changes and The Unchanging Truth is an in-depth instructional guide to the ancient philosophical and divination system that has been used by the Chinese for nearly 5,000 years. Author, teacher and physician Hua-Ching Ni presents much more than a manual for how to use the hexagrams of I Ching; The Book of Changes and The Unchanging Truth teaches the reader about the fundamental principles of the system. From Yin/Yang theory, to the Five Phases of Energy, to the Natural Calendar, the Constellations, Heavenly and Earthly cycles, and much more, The Book of Changes and The Unchanging Truth explains ideas expressed by ancient scholars such as Confucius in plain terms. A "must-read" for anyone interested in learning more about or practicing divination with the I Ching.

5 out of 5 stars A "must-read" for anyone interested in learning more about or practicing divination with the I Ching.......2006-03-09

I Ching The Book of Changes and The Unchanging Truth is an in-depth instructional guide to the ancient philosophical and divination system that has been used by the Chinese for nearly 5,000 years. Author, teacher and physician Hua-Ching Ni presents much more than a manual for how to use the hexagrams of I Ching; The Book of Changes and The Unchanging Truth teaches the reader about the fundamental principles of the system. From Yin/Yang theory, to the Five Phases of Energy, to the Natural Calendar, the Constellations, Heavenly and Earthly cycles, and much more, The Book of Changes and The Unchanging Truth explains ideas expressed by ancient scholars such as Confucius in plain terms. A "must-read" for anyone interested in learning more about or practicing divination with the I Ching.

5 out of 5 stars Most helpful "I Ching".......2006-01-06

for me right now. And has been for the last 8 years. I refer to others sometimes (whether Cleary, or the Kuan Yin versions, LeGuin's is fun, Wing's workbook amazing, and the seminal but difficult to interpret translation by Legge). And have been intrigued by Karcher's when I've browsed in the bookstore, also recommended by one of my teachers.

This one always speaks to me when I consult it, or simply study it. And the introduction to chinese cosmology in the first section is so well written and an excellent introduction for beginners.

I'd recommend that beginners browse through the many books offered out there. This one came highly reommended by my teachers, and I continue to use it. Find one (or preferably several) that speak to "you". We all have our own path in the Tao to follow, pick your guide with your teacher or you own intuition.
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    The Columbia I Ching on CD-ROM: Based on The Classic of Changes

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    Explore the extraordinary world of the I Ching -- with the authoritative translation now in stunning multimedia. Richard John Lynn's The Classic of Changes has been hailed as the antidote to generations of outdated, inaccurate translations. Now this great book can be appreciated in the setting it deserves. Providing easy access to its offerings of wisdom and guidance, The Columbia I Ching on CD-ROM is designed to be used everyday -- as a source of reflection, enlightenment, and pleasure.


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    The I Ching or Book of Changes: A Guide to Life's Turning Points
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    The I Ching or Book of Changes: A Guide to Life's Turning Points
    Brian Browne Walker
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    For centuries, The I Ching or Book of Changes has been consulted for sage advice at life's turning points. When its wisdom is sought with sincerity and sensitivity, this Chinese oracle will help to promote success and good fortune and to impart balance and perspective to your life. Its everlasting popularity lies in the lessons that it teaches about how to use your positive qualities in order to attain life's greatest rewards-prosperity, understanding, and peace of mind.Brian Browne Walker's new, highly accessible translation of the I Ching, because it is clear and direct, allows you to make the wisdom of the ancient Chinese sages your own. Brian Browne Walker has studied the Chinese language for twelve years, and has studied and practiced Taoist philosophy with a number of teachers in the United States and abroad. Among his mentors are a Taoist master in California and Sawat Pracheron in Thailand.This new translation's easy-to-use format and contemporary language will be a boon to new users. Devotees of the I Ching will find that this version enhances their understanding of the ancient text.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Treasure.......2007-04-10

    I decided on Brian Browne Walker's version of the I Ching because I have gotten so much out of his translation of the Tao Te Ching. And I have not been dissapointed. Far from it, right now I am ordering a copy for my brother.

    His interpretations are so clear, easy to read and insightful, one could easily read it strictly as a spirtiual/ philosophical document without even using it as it was intended.

    For years I was a bit awed and intimidated by the I Ching as something very arcane and difficult to use. I couldn't have been further from the truth. Its SO simple and SO profound and often SO spot on. (Several times when deep down I knew I was putting forth a silly inquiry, number 4--"Youthful Folly" often came up. You can appreciate the joke if you know the Hex I am talking about).

    This is an amazing book translated by a wise man. Get it!

    5 out of 5 stars I've looked for more elsewhere, but it is all here!.......2005-11-28

    This was my first I Ching book. I bought it having no idea what it was. I was bored, yet longing at the same time. So, I figured I would purchase an Eastern Philosophy book.

    I grew to love the readings and found them to apply very closely to my days at large. I would carry the book with me all day and read my daily 'reading'. I was amazed at how easy it was to read and how well it related to life.

    After a while I decided I wanted to expand my knowledge of the I Ching. I bought a number of other books. They were more literal interpretations. I found them all to be lacking spirit, though. And, I returned to Walker's book.

    Even for the skeptical and practical, the sixty-four readings flow like prose and offer a spring-board for healthy self-examination and awareness. Thank you, Brian!

    5 out of 5 stars A great interpretation of a classic book.......2005-10-16

    For anyone just beginning their studies in the I-Ching, or those who are more experienced and rely on this oracle regulary, this book is wonderful.
    Brian Browne Walker's interpretation of this amazing resource falls perfectly between being too difficult for the average user to understand, and being so "dumbed down" that someone experienced with the I-Ching would find it useless. It provides just as much information is neccesary, in a clear and consistent manner. It begins with a brief section explaining the history and importance of this resource, then gives clear instructions for it's use, followed by a hexagram chart and hexagram descriptions, and another hexagram chart is included on the last page for easy reference. I highly recommend this resource to anyone who wants to begin their studies in the I-Ching, or anyone who wants a reliable copy to rely on for regular use.

    5 out of 5 stars Guidance for Daily Life.......2004-09-14

    For over a year I've been practicing the spirtual beliefs of the I Ching through this book, and I've yet to find a better translation of it's teachings. Frustrating as the teachings are (in that they are so simple, plain, and seemingly obvious), once you begin to cultivate the teachings, you cultivate the superiors in yourself, and as long as you follow the path of the Sage, you will see the change in yourself, and thusly, the change in your environment and those around you.

    5 out of 5 stars A Saramental Tool.......2004-05-16

    I purchased this book several months ago based on the Customer Reviews. It has had a profound effect on my life.Its answers are consistently amazing, deep,nuanced response to my situation. Thanks to the reviewers who took the time to respond--but a special thanks to Brian Browne Walker.
    T'ai Chi According to the I Ching: Embodying the Principles of the Book of Changes
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    T'ai Chi According to the I Ching: Embodying the Principles of the Book of Changes
    Stuart Alve Olson
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    • Reveals the close relationship between the eight basic postures of T'ai Chi and the hexagrams of the I Ching.


    • As handed down in the teachings of the Yellow Emperor and Chang San-Feng.


    • Explains the physical and spiritual benefits that result from the practice of the Before Heaven T'ai Chi form.


    • An essential reference book for any serious student of T'ai Chi and the I Ching.


    T'ai Chi is a physical expression of Taoist thought--a philosophy in motion. The relationship between the I Ching, Taoist philosophy, and T'ai Chi is well established in many of the classical texts and teachings handed down by the Yellow Emperor and Chang San-Feng, yet it has essentially remained a mystery in the West. Stuart Alve Olson, a longtime student of renowned T'ai Chi Ch'uan Master T. T. Liang, shows how the hexagrams of the I Ching relate to the eight basic postures of T'ai Chi, and how together they comprise the orderly sequence of the postures in the Before Heaven T'ai Chi form. The practice of this form initiates a process of internal alchemy that allows for the stimulation and accumulation of chi through the major energy systems of the body. Physically, this process restores youthful flexibility. Spiritually, it frees the mind to roam the sublime Tao. 

    Because the Before Heaven sequence of postures is the foundation of all T'ai Chi forms, this book provides valuable advice for all practitioners, regardless of the style they practice or the depth of their experience. An essential reference book for any serious student of Taoism, T'ai Chi According to the I Ching is an invaluable guide to how even the most esoteric aspects of Chinese philosophy are firmly rooted in a physical practice.

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    5 out of 5 stars Very detailed.......2005-08-16

    Very detailed discussion of tai chi concepts, linking the techniques explicitly to the 8 trigrams, the five activities and five elements. The book is chock full of diagrams and illustrations that show these relationships, which makes it good as a reference, as you'll find few other books that lay it all out like this one does. Also discussions and presentations of the pre-heaven 16-movement form for both yin and yang parts, and the 64 move post-heaven form, the 8 hands, and the 8 stances as well. There's a huge amount of detail here also, which is bound to make it a little intimidating to some people, but overall a very detailed book although perhaps more than most people will want to wade through to gain an understanding of these concepts, since most tai chi practitioners are probably more interested in practical applications rather than an advanced knowledge of taoist theory. But at least some knowledge of that is necessary to become a truly advanced practitioner, and this book serves very well in that regard.

    By the way, a little history here and also by way of comparing tai chi with kung fu. Tai chi was developed in the vicinity of the Wu Dan mountain, and is one of the three internal arts, along with Hsing I and Ba Gua. According to the history, tai chi was developed when a master (can't recall his name right now) back in the 13th took the Twelve Canons of Chinese Boxing, a famous martial arts book, added the great Da Mo's internal principles and modified the postures, and created the first tai chi movements. In the beginning there were only a half a dozen movements, but these were later expanded.

    Although tai chi is known as a soft, internal art, it's not correct that it can't be hard. Tai chi is both hard and soft, but the balance between the two is different. In kung fu or Shaolin, the hardness and softness run the full gamut or spectrum. There are movements which are extremely soft and there are others that are very hard with lots of power and strength.

    In tai chi, however, the two principles of yin yang come into play, which means that the hard and the soft are always balanced, and there is never an excess of either, so you don't get the extremes like you do in kung fu. However, tai chi is capable of hitting very hard when it wants. My masters would prefer to use the other person's strength against them, but when pressed, they had no problem with just hitting you hard, either, and they could hit just as hard as my karate and kung fu masters. :-)

    Another point to keep in mind is that there is considerable overlap between kung fu and tai chi, as both have internal training. It's just that in tai chi, they start with the internal and work outword to the external, and kung fu starts with the external and works inward. In that sense, their methods are opposite sides of the same coin. This is because kung fu's internal chi gung methods come from Da Mo (or Daruma or Bodidharma, as he's sometimes called), rather than from the master or master's who developed tai chi. There are even similarities between the three external harmonies in tai chi, which is the shoulders in harmony with the hips, the elbows in harmony with the knees, and the hands in harmony with the feet (they are supposed to move together), in kung fu. I study hung gar kung fu also, and some of the movements also incorporate these principles.

    Finally, although tai chi is well known these days for pushing hands and for off-balancing the opponent, actually, that part was incorporated into tai chi later on. Tai chi was originally a purely dim mak or points striking art. Most people who study tai chi still don't seem to know that fact as most do the short form for health and exercise, and the martial aspect and especially the point striking principles aren't taught as often. But tai chi has medical, martial, and spiritual aspects, and it is said that the Yang style form has 7 levels of performance, with the highest being the spiritual level.

    Well, I didn't mean to digress so much, but I mention all this since sometimes in books like the present one, it's easy to lose sight of the overall guiding principles in tai chi, which aren't really that mysterious, they're just different, and get lost in the details. Really, the taoist concepts in tai chi aren't that difficult to understand intellectually, it's the actual physical application of them in the tai chi form that can take you half a lifetime to really learn and get good at. :-)

    4 out of 5 stars Almost a home run.......2003-06-18

    This book is difficult to review because if you are like me you love it when technical manuals of this kind are presented. This is a great effort and as always Mr. Olson does a great job, but I think it would have been a home run if the focus was kept tighter. I think this should have been 2 books and each might have been made even more to the point in clarity. It will be in my library though along with a simpler? version by Da Lui.
    The I Ching: The Book of Changes
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Great Translation, Antiquated Format
    The I Ching: The Book of Changes

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    4 out of 5 stars Great Translation, Antiquated Format.......2002-07-20

    This Dover edition of James Legge's translation of I Ching will definitely not be to the taste of every afficiondo of this ancient work. However, it is really informative and clear in ways that other, more famous or convenient editions, are not. The main difficulties involve a Legge's use of a system of transliteration no longer in use, (having been superceded at least twice in the past century), lack of page headings, an odd layout of footnotes (which begin at the end of each section of text being discussed, and the separation of all commentaries by ancient authors into appendices. If this sounds like a list of complaints, it is not. Most volumes of the I Ching put the various commentaries on each hexagram on the same page as the hexagram and oldest text, creating what is, in fact, a false impression of unity. Although the format is not to modern standards, this volume is very helpful to the understanding of the I Ching in particular, and the history of Chinese thought in general.
    I Ching Wisdom: Guidance from the Book of Changes
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    Have you ever wondered what makes the the world's oldest book so great? Open greatest wisdom and has added to it his own enlightened comments that render the wisdom exuberantly alive. On each opposing page he has skillfully created a Chinese ink drawing in the Zen fashion that the reader contemplates while the wisdom does its work. Truly a delight and a perfect gift item.

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    5 out of 5 stars Simple, yet profound.......2005-10-29

    In the tradition of great Chinese philosophies such as Taoism and Confucianism, this little book is profound in its simplicity. The author has selected passages from the I Ching and then added his comments and insights on each saying. He has accompanied these with delightful Chinese ink drawings done in the Zen style.

    5 out of 5 stars Inspiring!.......2005-02-15

    This book is full of inspiring wisdom to live by! This tiny book is the perfect back pocket companion. I use this book daily!

    2 out of 5 stars A prosaic and outdated approach to the I Ching.......2003-06-23

    The guidance of whoever it is that styles him (or her) self as "wu wei" (the well-known Chinese ideogram for unforced action in living, most famous in Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching, and which never, by the way, appears in the I Ching itself) has become popular for reasons that still escape me. Perhaps he has something to say to Westerners who are new to the Tao and to the I Ching, with his rather simplistic voice and direction, or perhaps he strikes a resonant chord with his practical examples and earthy language, which are indeed admirable in his approach. However, the point is that there are far more insightful and engaging translations, commentaries, and expositions on the I Ching available. So if you wish to use the oracle as a guide to living a successful human life by learning to work from the inner plane of being so that no effort or struggle is required on the outer plane (which is, after all, the essence of "wu wei"), I would recommend Carol Anthony's work in particular (her "Guide to the I Ching" is best for those new to the I Ching, and her newer "I Ching: The Oracle of the Cosmic Way", written with Hanna Moog, for those with past experience with the I Ching). Wu wei's work, however, is simplistic and derivative, and can only really serve the curious and the superficial, for this writer's approach to the I Ching is rather on the scale of a tabloid newspaper's daily horoscope is to astrology.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent book.......2001-10-19

    This is a superb collection of insights taken from the I Ching. I have enjoyed all of Wu Wei's works on The Book of Changes, but this is my favorite. Many times, I have randomly turned to a passage and found that it helped me with my current predicament. I highly recommend this book.

    5 out of 5 stars Cute and Helpfull.......2000-03-27

    Wu-Wei provides a neat text on living principles from the I Ching. I did like how he made it very accessable and light hearted. I don't like it when other authors take Oriental philosophy too seriously. Wu-Wei makes the I Ching principles easy to digest and easy to live by in the modern world.
    I Ching: The Book of Change
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Testament To Its Usefulness As Divining Oracle
    • One of many translations
    • A solid translation of the I Ching classic - small, portable
    • An enthusiastic I Ching
    • from the bargain basement to your library
    I Ching: The Book of Change
    John Blofeld
    Manufacturer: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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    4 out of 5 stars Testament To Its Usefulness As Divining Oracle.......2006-02-05

    Rather than rehash or annotate the great reviews here, I will only say that the Blofeld version of the I Ching is extremely useful as an oracle. In my use of it, it has NEVER BEEN WRONG. I once made for myself fifty "divining stalks" (out of goldenrod, not yarrow, as the book suggests). They got lost after about 25 years, so then I started using U.S. pennies instead. They work just as well, and are easier to use (if used conscientiously, and there is a sort of art to tossing the pennies that you can refine over time). Although in later years I have been studying the tarot, because my own European and Jewish heritage are worthy of deeper examination, I must say that the I Ching is far more universal and succinct than any other oracle. I can form a question, open the page to a "random" hexagram, and still get a concise and accurate reading.

    3 out of 5 stars One of many translations.......2005-04-14

    I acquired this version of the I Ching as an appreciator of other works by John Blofeld. Having read his introductory comments - approximately 1/3 of the book - I must suggest that they be taken with a good deal of seasoning which each reader must add to taste. I cannot comment authoritatively on the accuracy of the translation or appropriateness of the editing from the source material but must say that it cannot compare with that of the Bollingen Wilhelm/Baynes edition. This edition may be useful as a cross reference from others (such as Wilhelm/Baynes) but I would limit it to that.

    4 out of 5 stars A solid translation of the I Ching classic - small, portable.......2003-12-21

    I've had two copies of this version of the I Ching -- a mass paperback and a larger, quality paperback -- and have given them away to friends needing a great, introductory text and usable guide. This was always one of my favorites -- easy to use, easy to understand, with text and interpretation true to classical meanings of the I Ching hexagrams. I recommend this as a first book for beginners.

    4 out of 5 stars An enthusiastic I Ching.......2003-06-23

    I have always admired John Blofeld's work, and for many years I used his I Ching as my primary resource with the oracle. It is an energetic, enthusiastic, and enjoyable translation, and Blofeld's sense of joy in using the oracle communicates itself through his pages, even amid the scholarship and prosaic detail of translation issues. Clearly, Blofeld's work could probably use a fresh setting and an updated voice, as Wilhelm's has received at the hands of Carol Anthony and Hanna Moog: Blofeld buys whole cloth the Confucian additions, emendations, and overlays that have been crusted onto the oracle's original text, and understanding of the oracle's purpose and practical ability as a personal insight guide (rather than a mere fortune-telling instrument) could be improved upon or expanded. But what Blofeld brought to the I Ching in the mid '60's was a fresh energy and a simple, intentionally "unliterary" voice, which was much needed at the time and which still has value. If you love the I Ching, then Blofeld's translation should have a place on your I Ching bookshelf.

    4 out of 5 stars from the bargain basement to your library.......2003-03-21

    A friend gave me a falling-apart copy of this cheap little book, and at first I didn't pay a lot of attention to it. I have a number of books on the I-Ching. However, over time I have come to appreciate John Blofeld's interpretations of the classic hexagrams. I find them easy to understand, without seeming oversimplified. For the price, it is worth it alone just for the thoughtful introductory text by the author. Recommended!
    A Tale of the I Ching: How the Book of Changes Began (I Ching Wisdom)
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    • A Tale of the I Ching: How the Book of Changes began by WuWei
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    A Tale of the I Ching: How the Book of Changes Began (I Ching Wisdom)
    Wu Wei
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    Book Description

    This whimsical tale takes us on an enchanted journey back in time to the origins of the I Ching in ancient China. It is the story of Tan, the village ne'er-do-well who becomes the first disciple of the great sage emperor, Fu Hsi, to whom the I Ching is attributed. As Fu Hsi opens the heart of the I Ching to the young disciple who sits at his feet, so the reader is exposed to the inner workings of that great book of divination. Readers the world over say that the marvelous story of A Tale of the I Ching opens the I Ching to them as never before.

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    5 out of 5 stars A Tale of the I Ching: How the Book of Changes began by WuWei.......2007-02-12

    The author knew how to explain the I Ching to a person who is completely ignorant in philosophy .

    5 out of 5 stars Wise and inspiring.......2005-10-29

    This is a wonderful little book. In a way it reminds me of Celestine Prophecy in that it tells an uplifting, heart-warming story that teaches and inspires. As it says on the cover, it is truly,"An Enchanted Journey into the Origins and Inner Workings of the I Ching." I loved the way it describes the relationship between the great sage Fu Hsi and his young student Tan. We see how the teacher elevates the awareness of his student with a profound and ineffable love, in the tradition of all great Guru/disciple relationships.
    A Thousand Years of Love
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    A Thousand Years of Love
    Avia Belle Moon
    Manufacturer: Trafford Publishing
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    Release Date: 2006-07-06

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    Find out where love exists within a setting of elegance and mystery in ancient Japan and China, transcending gender and blood, eternal as the silver waves glittering on a kimono.

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    5 out of 5 stars Wow.......2007-02-21

    Very lyrical and sensual the story flows like a murmuring stream. I'm not even finished yet and I'm quite hooked by it already! ^.^V Quite wonderful.

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