Essential Classics of the I Ching Atlas (Revised and Treasured Edition)

Author: Chang Bingyi
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: The Essence of the I Ching Atlas categorizes and summarizes the most influential and representative diagrams in the history of I Ching studies. It particularly delves into the deep connotations and broad extensions of the Taiji, the He Tu, the Luo Shu, as well as the symbolic systems of the Eight Trigrams and the Sixty-Four Hexagrams. Additionally, it introduces the essence of fundamental theories and important schools of thought in I Ching studies in a diagrammatic way, aiming to enable a broad readership to quickly grasp the core principles of "simplicity" and then delve deeper into the subject. Currently, there is a trend of convergence, integration, and even "breaking new ground" between Eastern and Western philosophy and culture, which is reflected in the I Ching. Famous principles such as binary theory, complementary principles, genetic codes, and dissipative structure theory are but the prelude to this. During the Renaissance, Western science and technology underwent a radical transformation and gradually surpassed China, thanks to the catalytic role of a series of major scientific and technological advancements, including the Four Great Inventions of China. This marked the second "breaking new ground" in Eastern-Western cultural exchange. In the 20th century, atomic physics and other developments repeatedly converged and aligned with Eastern macro-theories at the micro-level. All these events have once again given rise to large-scale "breaking new ground" phenomena. On one hand, Eastern giants mock this "materialistic" analytical reductionist quantitative method, while on the other, they marvel at the dynamic thinking, sudden insights, and groundbreaking achievements of Western scholars. The thinking patterns of our ancestors have become a crucial basis for their progress, leaving the Chinese people stunned and prompting continuous reflection. In light of this, we have launched a series of books, The Essence of I Ching Thinking, to facilitate the early arrival of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation!