I Ching (Colored Illustrations and Plain Language Edition)

Author: Zhou Yi
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Publish Date: 2006-10-01
Features: Fu Xi observed the celestial phenomena and examined the earth's geography, creating the Eight Trigrams to understand the nature of all things. He further observed the patterns of birds and animals, drawing inspiration from the body and from distant objects, resulting in the creation of the I Ching, which became the foundation of ancient Chinese culture and the source of all academic thought. Therefore, the I Ching has always been hailed as the "Supreme Classic." It is a truly practical and rare classic for navigating life. It covers all stages of life and the various unexpected situations one might encounter, offering solutions that were deeply trusted by the ancients. It can be asserted that without a true understanding of the I Ching, it is nearly impossible for a person to achieve success, adapt to the unpredictable nature of life, seize opportunities, and master their destiny. Niels Bohr, a Danish Nobel Prize winner in Physics, chose the Taiji symbol of yin and yang from the I Ching as the central emblem of his knighthood medal, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the field of physics. Another European, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, the founder of calculus, also expressed great admiration for the Taiji and the Eight Trigrams, stating, "The I Ching diagrams are the oldest monuments of all the sciences that have ever existed in the universe." Leibniz's binary system was inspired by the Taiji and the Eight Trigrams of the I Ching. There is no doubt that the I Ching has made undeniable contributions to modern mathematics, physics, biology, sociology, and numerous other disciplines. Swiss psychologist Carl Gustav Jung further regarded the I Ching as an "inexhaustible source of wisdom." As a "wonderful book" in the treasure trove of Chinese culture, the I Ching has long been recognized by both domestic and international scientific and cultural circles. Its vast theoretical system of the I Ching encompasses the essence of all Chinese civilization.