Find inspiration from one of the most important books in the world’s literature . . .
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The I Ching is a book of oracles containing the whole of human experience. Used for divination, it is a method of exploring the unconscious; through the symbolism of its hexagrams we are guided towards the solution of difficult problems and life situations.
It can also be read as a book of wisdom revealing the laws of life to which we must all attune ourselves if we are to live in peace and harmony.
‘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.
LucyB –
I have had a few i ching books – I’ve had this one for years and bought it for others. This translation is the best & most comprehensive imo. I’m surprised people are giving it bad reviews, saying they can’t understand it or it’s ‘heavy reading’ – it’s a very ancient text, not Russel Grant’s horoscope. It comes from a world very different to ours and some of it needs to be transposed into a meaningful message for modern times and the specific issue in question – that is the job of the reader, not the author. One reviewer said it contradicts itself – life contradicts itself. The i ching isn’t about fortune telling – it’s an oracle that predicts what will happen if the current situation plays out. It isn’t about set destinies, it’s about cause & effect. If you go into this book deeply enough you will be amazed at the system and wisdom within. Wilhelm illuminates this better than anyone I have read so far & the added bonus of Jung makes this book well worth the money. I used mine so much the back pages have started falling out but I don’t resent buying another copy. I wouldn’t be without this book in my library.
Graybenn –
It’s the I Ching; what can I say but that the content is brilliant! The thick book itself is pretty light considering it has more than 700 pages. The cover has creased and looks worn, but that, for me, personalizes the tome. Nevertheless, when travelling I keep the book inside the Amazon envelope it arrived in.
Veronika –
This is a book that doesn’t ask for attention or praise. It is just quietly there for you when you come upon it, without trying to prove itself. Sort of like the old sages we hear about. So what more can I say? If you are interested you will find your own answers, that’s what it is about after all. It addresses all the complex sides of human nature, more humanly than our one sided causality modern view today. So different to the world we live in today, and so so refreshing.
Flug –
Everything was fine except some prominent scuff marks to front cover that looked like had occured prior to packing, not in transit.
jan –
excellent
Ollie –
Getting the most out of this book means thinking in terms of synchronicity instead of aetiology (in the Jungian sense).It all depends in wether you can swallow the concept that many of our actions are motivated by unconscious factors.Not a book to plough through, but a great companion navigating the vicissitudes of life. I love it!
Eildon11 –
This is the second time I have purchased this exact book from Amazon, as the first one which I purchased well over 10 years ago is now falling to pieces. I would have given this book 5 stars for its content, as it is a classic, and no other I-Ching book compares, as far as I’m concerned. Unfortunately, I’ve had to subtract 2 stars for the quality. The pages are very flimsy and you can see from the photo that the bottom corner of the cover is showing signs of splitting, even though I have only opened it twice since purchase, and both those times I was exceedingly careful in handling. I’m in two minds whether or not to return it, as it is just too much hassle and not worth it for the price I paid, which I thought was very reasonable if you were to base it on its contents alone. I would recommend, if you are considering buying this classic, save up, and buy the hardback instead.
Audrey –
Ive just scratched the surface of this book. Small writing, lots of pages. Arrived in good condition. Im in no rush to get through it, thankfully.
Jerry Jaquish –
Book came in good shape
Slow in coming
Bert –
Very cheap book
This is a reference book, and it is made to be use only once. They used very poor-quality paper and no wonder they did not gave use access to the inside page, because you would have saw the bad lettering. Try to find this amazing book somewhere else.