The Comprehensive Interpretation of the I Ching

Author: Chang He
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Publish Date: 2004-08-01
Features: Fu Xi created the Eight Trigrams, which formed the prototype of Chinese characters. King Wen developed the I Ching, marking the beginning of Chinese culture. The I Ching is not only one of China's oldest classics but has also been revered since ancient times as the "Supreme Classic among all Classics." The I Ching observes the celestial phenomena above and the earth below, connecting with the essence of all things. It explores the relationship between heaven and humanity, delving into the fundamental principles of the changes and permanence in the universe and human life. It examines the transformations from ancient to modern times, elucidating the great principles of human knowledge, adaptation, and adjustment, serving as a norm for human behavior. This philosophical thought, which unites the natural law with human morality—termed "the study of heaven and humanity"—forms the foundation of traditional Chinese culture and the root of all academic thoughts, representing the greatest characteristic of Chinese traditional culture.