The Mystery of the Eight Trigrams

Author: Ke Ke
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: The I Ching is revered by the Chinese as the foremost classic and the treasure of all ages. Standing alongside the Western Bible culture, the Eastern I Ching culture has profoundly influenced the worldview and way of life of Easterners. This book extensively gathers the essence of various interpretations, selects the best while discarding the inferior, and highlights the (guà dé) to awaken the dragon of the I Ching's overall system of (guà míng), (guà yì), (guà cí), (guà xiàng), (guà dé), (guà wèi), (guà biàn), and (guà xù). Using a personified and approachable way to name the (yáo míng), it explains the mysteries of the Eight Trigrams of the I Ching in a simple, clear, and engaging manner. The book begins with the topic "General Explanation of Guà Yì" to set the stage, lists ancient texts in "The Original Wings of the I Ching," and provides annotations and explanations in "Interpretation of Yao Ci." It analyzes in detail how different people in various times and places can conduct themselves, skillfully handle interpersonal relationships, and avoid calamity while seeking blessings through the principles of cultivating virtue in "Refining the I Ching for Virtue." It elucidates how the magnificent I Ching serves as "a clear mirror for discerning the times and adapting to change..."