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The I Ching or Book of Changes |  | Creators: Richard Wilhelm, Cary F. Baynes, Hellmut Wilhelm, C. G. Jung
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Category: Book
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Media: Hardcover
Edition: 3rd
Pages: 806
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Dimensions (in): 8.1 x 5.2 x 1.5
ISBN: 069109750X
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.51482
EAN: 9780691097503
ASIN: 069109750X
Publication Date: October 1, 1967
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Amazon.com Review
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
Product Description
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.
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I Ching Book of Changes October 27, 2009
Deborah R. Konya (Chicago)
Excellent and thorough coverage of the topic. Not watered down. I enjoyed Jung's comments.
 great resource September 23, 2009
C. R. Metzgar (Laurel, MD USA)
This book is easy to work with and was highly recommended by my teacher. A bit harder to understand then some, but more true to tradition then other I Ching books
I Ching A Book of Changes June 14, 2009
violamom
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A wonderful version of the I Ching. The forward by Carl Jung was very helpful. All of the forwards are a must to read. I am a novice to this way of thinking, but it helped to verify my experiences. I look forward to using it and having the most original translation be there for the interpretation of my chance operations.
The Classic May 21, 2009
Duane (Dover, NH USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Whether you are new to "The Ching" or a veteran, Wilhelm Baines is the ultimate guide to the oracle's universe. This version provides a depth you will not find elsewhere. If you are a true novice, you may wish to begin with a step-by-step book and then graduate to this. However, if you are or become a serious user, then this is where you will end. Cannot recommend highly enough.
The I Ching you want September 19, 2008
Steen Rasmus De Deth (On the planet.)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I dont think its necessary to say how complex and genius this philosophy is.
So I will just say, that if you are in doubt about which book you should get, this is the version to start with. Its the best translation/version i know of.
With introduction by Richard Wilhelm and a foreword by Jung! Great stuff!
Get it!
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