"15 Lectures on the I Ching: A Series of General Knowledge Lectures for Renowned Scholars"

Author: Liao Mingchun
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: "Simplicity" is one of the most distinctive features in traditional Chinese classics and can also be considered a representative of Eastern mysticism. The Book of Changes (Zhou Yi) and its I Ching studies encompass all knowledge of heaven, earth, and humanity, serving as a comprehensive summary of both social and natural sciences. This book is part of the "" (Lectures for Renowned Scholars). The Book of Changes is known as the "first of the six classics" in traditional Chinese culture, and it has long been regarded as difficult to read, often being referred to alongside the Tao Te Ching and the Zhuangzi as the "Three Mysteries." This book is divided into fifteen lectures, making it an ideal introduction to studying the Book of Changes. It covers the characteristics of the Book of Changes, the significance of learning it, and the methods for studying it. The book also provides interpretations of the hexagrams and line texts of the sixty-four hexagrams in the Book of Changes, as well as explanations of the I Ching Commentary (Zhou Yi Zhuan). The essential principles of the Book of Changes and its commentary are explained in an accessible and profound manner throughout the book. The I Ching is not the fortune-telling practice commonly believed in, but rather a philosophy for self-cultivation and even governance. Modern people truly cannot afford not to study the I Ching, and learning it requires a proper entry point—this book serves as just that.