I Ching and Chinese Characters

Author: Chang Bingyi
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Publish Date: 2000-10-01
Features: The reason why Chinese characters remain timeless and ever-renewing lies in the fact that they are not merely mere symbols. They contain the law of Tai Chi's Yin and Yang, and are intricately connected to the Yi philosophy and the Ba Gua. The Ba Gua symbols already possess the functions of language and writing, and Chinese characters have developed under the direct influence of the Yi philosophy. Through the external forms of each character in the book, we can appreciate the thinking patterns of outstanding traditional culture. This essence of thought accumulated from the primeval era is the source of Chinese civilization. This book explores the relationship between the Ba Gua symbols and Chinese characters, the content of the Six Books of Chinese characters, the connection between Chinese characters and Yi philosophy, the connotations of numerical Chinese characters, the meanings of the 64 hexagrams of the Ba Gua, and the profound Yi classics and commentaries. It aims to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the origins of traditional texts from a higher perspective. Fully understanding the connotations of Chinese characters is a shortcut to entering this grand source. The Yi philosophy is the root of Chinese civilization, and it benefits individuals, ethnic groups, countries, and even the entire world. This book delves into the relationship between the Ba Gua symbols and Chinese characters, the content of the Six Books of Chinese characters, the connection between Chinese characters and Yi philosophy, the connotations of numerical Chinese characters, the meanings of the 64 hexagrams of the Ba Gua, and the Yi classics, aiming to fully comprehend the connotations of Chinese characters.