The old experience of the Chinese people: The I Ching speaks of life

Author: Wen Zhang
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Publish Date: 2005-11-01
Features: The Book of Changes represents the highest wisdom of humanity, a classic among classics, and a philosophy within philosophy. Therefore, our ancestors held The Book of Changes in great esteem. "When at rest, they observe its images and contemplate its words; when in motion, they observe its changes and interpret its omens," never forgetting to study it for a moment. The reason for this is that it reveals the fundamental laws of things and the basic principles of how to conduct oneself and act. Understanding these principles enables one to attract good fortune and avoid misfortune, achieving success in one's endeavors. The Book of Changes teaches us that all things in the universe are in constant transformation, but this transformation is not random; it follows discernible patterns. The Book of Changes uses hexagrams to demonstrate the laws of the development and change of things, and it is up to us to generalize from these observations. Although this book is rather superficial, its objective is to interpret the profound The Book of Changes in simple language, combining it with social life to teach us the principles of how to live and act.