Yi Li Qian Kun: Illustrating the Wisdom of Life in the I Ching

Author: You Han / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
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The optimism of the I Ching lies in its advocacy for people to learn from nature, learning its composure in the face of praise and disgrace, its optimism and upward momentum. Just as the earth never complains about the changing weather, the frost, snow, and rain, the I Ching teaches us to embrace nature. It emphasizes that everything follows its own course; whether you accept or resist, the outcome remains the same. To relentlessly pursue fame and fortune, seek vanity, and focus only on immediate gains while ignoring the laws of nature will lead to corresponding consequences.
The simplicity of the I Ching lies in its principle of "following the way of nature." Everything is meant to be allowed to unfold naturally. Whether you comply or defy, the result is ultimately the same. To clamor for fame and wealth, chase vanity, and only care about immediate gains while disregarding natural laws will bring the appropriate retribution.
The scientific aspect of the I Ching lies in it being the crystallization of ancestors' wisdom and profound knowledge. It is not a textbook that merely recites from memory but rather a transformation of the soul, a harmonization with nature. It is far from being limited to its hexagrams and symbols. It encompasses mathematics, physics, philosophy, medicine, and everything humanity has mastered or yet to discover. However, when the ancestors created it, they did not write it as prophets. They were simply passing on a message to future generations: to adapt—respond—adjust, like the wind, like the rain, like rivers flowing into the sea, like a cocoon transforming into a butterfly, like the sun and moon rising and setting. All of this reflects within our hearts.