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I Ching: The Book of Change |  | Author: Thomas Cleary
Publisher: Shambhala
Category: Book
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Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 282921
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 128
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.5
ISBN: 1590304039
Dewey Decimal Number: 299.51282
EAN: 9781590304037
ASIN: 1590304039
Publication Date: September 12, 2006
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Product Description
The I Ching (Book of Change) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a source of wisdom. The underlying theme of the text is change, and how this fundamental force influences all aspects of life—from business and politics to personal relationships. This translation of the I Ching draws on ancient Confucian commentary, which emphasizes applying practical wisdom in everyday affairs.
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 I-Ching May 22, 2010
Fidelia Grayson (COTTONWOOD, MN United States)
This was a enjoyable book to read fun and easy to understand with imformation that was helpful.
 Pocket (small pocket) size February 6, 2010
Parisi Fabio (Tampere, FI)
I did not notice the size when I bought this and it was a surprise to realize it's so small.
Well, you can carry it everywhere with you and use it as reference ;)
I did not really have time to read it yet, thus I can't comment more..
I Ching January 17, 2009
M. Lund (LaGrange, IL USA)
I bought this book as a Christmas gift for my son. he is absolutely delighted with it!
Thomas Cleary does it again! Excellent edition of the Classic of Changes. November 17, 2008
Brother Hamza (the Midwest)
I have the Hardcover edition of this edition of the I-Ching by Thomas Cleary, and for my purposes the edition works well, so I just purchased the Pocket Edition a few days ago. I also have Cleary's "The Taoist I-Ching" and "The I-Ching Mandalas", as well as the classic Wilhelm/Baynes/Jung edition.
This edition works well for me because 1) It includes a commentary by Confucius, and 2) I don't use the I-Ching for divination, but instead prefer to read the commentary for the hexagrams and work with the tri-grams. The Hardcover edition is fairly handy, while the pocket edition is good for keeping with oneself and when traveling.
I wouldn't recommend this edition to those who desire to learn to use the I-Ching for divination, but if one is already acquainted with the I-Ching, the pocket edition is quite handy. I wish Amazon and/or Shambhala would have done a better job of advertizing this edition of the I-Ching so that it would be purchased by the proper audience. Many who purchased this edition have written somewhat negative reviews because they were expecting something different. This is disappointing, because this book is better than the overall rating given by those who purchased this edition.
Although I wish Thomas Cleary would do a better job with providing references in his translations, I find the actual translations to be easy to understand. Therefore, even if I believe there is a better translation of a particular work, many times I will also purchase the Cleary translation.
Also, besides the editions of the I-Ching I mentioned above, I also recommend The Complete I-Ching by Taoist Master Alfred Huang, and for beginners, John Blofeld's book on the I-Ching.
I Ching February 26, 2008
Michael R. MCFARLANE (AURORA, CO United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A very intersting view of past and present Chinese beliefs. This book gives you the gist of what this belief is about. The I Ching also shows you how to do your own predicting. Very interesting and quite fun.
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