I Ching Interpretation: A Series of Lectures on Famous Classics of National Learning

Author: Wu Xinchou
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Publishing Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The ancient classic I Ching was compiled during the Yin and Zhou dynasties. It consists of sixty-four hexagrams and three hundred eighty-four lines, with every word reflecting the wisdom of the ancestors and every sentence embodying the teachings of the sages. Thus, it is revered as the "supreme classic among all canons." For thousands of years, it has attracted scholars and aspirants across generations with its unparalleled charm and profound content, becoming the source of Chinese culture. The author, Mr. Wu Xinchou, is a renowned scholar of I Ching studies in the modern era. He begins by focusing on an introductory guide to the text, systematically introducing aspects such as the composition and nomenclature of I Ching, its authors and era, its nature and value, the history and schools of its study, and fundamental knowledge of I Ching. His efforts in popularizing classical cultural knowledge are thorough and comprehensive. In the subsequent annotations of the canonical text, he expands into five sections: annotations, analysis of issues, linguistic and literary as well as cultural historical extensions, collective evaluations, and questions and discussions. This approach guides readers to delve deeper, encouraging both absorption and reflection, enabling them to develop their own understanding of the classic culture through learning.