Classic Chinese Recitation for Middle School Students: I Ching

Author: Gao Mingsheng
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The I Ching is hailed as the voice of the great classics, the art of emperors, and a must-read for politicians, military strategists, and merchants throughout history. It is a treasure trove of wisdom spanning 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. In the vast sea of humanity, amidst changing fortunes and the cycles of nature, how long will the seasons last? Everything has its destiny. If one can fathom the mysteries of the universe, they can align with the heavens and seize auspicious opportunities. "When the Yellow River produced the Dragon Horse with the map on its back, and the Luo River emerged with the divine tortoise bearing the texts on its shell, the sages followed their example." Legend has it that in ancient times, the Yellow River revealed the Dragon Horse carrying the map, and the Luo River presented the divine tortoise with the written texts, thereby unveiling the secrets of the cosmos and laying the foundation for 5,000 years of Chinese historical civilization. In recent years, the I Ching has been translated into several Western countries, and its guiding role in every field has gradually become evident. The Swiss psychologist Carl Jung was deeply influenced by the I Ching, and throughout his successful life, the insights it provided were immeasurable. We believe that our readers, after engaging with the I Ching, will gain a deeper appreciation for its intrinsic charm and face their lives with greater confidence.