I Ching: Great Wisdom in Life

Author: Pang Yulong
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: When people mention the I Ching, they often associate it with dry and incomprehensible texts, coupled with some biased and exaggerated descriptions, which easily create an impression of it being mysterious and profound. As a result, reading and studying the I Ching became the exclusive domain of scholars and experts, while ordinary people could only gaze at it in awe and keep their distance. Yet, those "texts" are merely the I Ching's body (shell), while the thinking model constructed by special symbols is its soul (substance). Due to being wrapped in multiple layers of veils (various interpretations of the texts throughout history), ordinary people are fundamentally unable to connect with or interact with it. This book begins with a direct reading of the hexagram symbols and employs a teaching method that seamlessly combines reasoning with stories, theory with practice. As the mysterious veil of the I Ching is gradually lifted, readers will find it becoming increasingly familiar, approachable, and captivating. Through this interaction and dialogue, you will discover that it is an indispensable partner in achieving success and a irreplaceable confidant on your life journey.
Popularity and entertainment are the flowers that attract readers, while health and practicality are the fruits that win them over. While making the I Ching accessible and engaging, this book also elucidates many profound insights into life. For example, starting from the symbolism of the spear and shield representing offense and defense, it explains the practical application of the dialectical wisdom of yin and yang in various aspects of life. Discussing the story of the Eight Immortals crossing the sea and each showcasing their unique talents, it explores the corresponding eight ways of earning a living and their foundations, delving into the origins and multifaceted applications of the eight great life insights represented by the Bagua. Based on a popular and engaging explanation of the meanings of the 64 hexagrams, it uses interesting stories to vividly present the 64 hexagrams as a self-management model, subtly placing wisdom into the readers' hearts. Through an analysis of the philosophical implications of the relevant hexagrams, readers gain a genuine understanding of the I Ching's symbolic and numerical thinking. While immersed in this palace of wisdom that nurtures "geniuses," they will also learn how to conduct corresponding mental training.
Spring, summer, autumn, and winter are the eternal laws of nature, while birth, aging, illness, and death are inescapable aspects of human life. Water exists in three forms—solid, liquid, and gas—within nature, while humans, relative to society, experience three stages of life and levels of thought: ice, water, and clouds. Whether you are at any stage of life or have reached any level of understanding, the wisdom of the I Ching is like a high-performance circulating fluid that does not change its properties regardless of external conditions. It ensures that your life's engine remains in optimal working condition.