I Ching: The Ancient Chinese Book of Changes(Chinese Bound)

The 2,500 year old Yi-jing or I Ching, translated as the 'Book of Changes', is an ancient Chinese work of divination and prophesy. Dating from the 4th century BC, it is traditionally consulted by performing complex routines of dropping bundles of dried grass stalks. The particular patterns formed when six stalks are dropped are represented by 64 symbols called hexagrams, which show every possible combination of broken and unbroken stalks. The Book of Changes tells how to interpret the hexagrams to decide which is the best approach or action in a given situation. I Ching: The Ancient Chinese Book of Changes features the 64 hexagrams and their successive interpretations, including the Judgment, written by King Wen in the 12th Century BCE, The Commentary and The Image (both attributed to Confucius, 6–5th Century BCE), and The Lines, written by King Wen’s son. Accompanying The Lines are present-day interpretative texts. Beautifully produced in traditional Chinese binding and with a timeless design, this book will allow anyone fascinated by the traditional philosophies of the East to follow in the footsteps of Confucius and use the I Ching to predict their destiny.

Table of Contents:
Introduction – The history of the I Ching and how to consult it 1. Ch’ien – The Creative Principle 2. K’un – The Passive Principle 3. Chun – Initial Difficulties 4. Meng – Youthful Inexperience 5. Hsu – Patient anticipation 6. Sung – Conflict 7. Shih – A Troop of soldiers 8. Pi – Seeking unity 9. Hsiao Ch’u – The Power of the Weak 10. Lu – Treading Wisely 11. T-ai – Peace 12. P’i – Stagnation 13. T’ung Jen – Companions 14. Tayu – Abundant Possessions 15. Ch’ien – Humility 16. Yu- Anticipation 17. Sui – Allegiance 18. Ku – Arresting Decay 19. Lin – Approaching 20. Kuan – Contemplation 21. Shih Ho – Biting Through 22. Pi – Grace 23. Po – Disintegration 24. Fu – The Turning Point 25. Wu Wang – Innocence 26. Ta Ch’u – The Restraining Force 27. I – Nourishment 28. Ta Kuo – Excess 29. K’an – The Abyss 30. Li – Flaming Beauty 31. Hsien – Influence 32. Heng – Endurance 33. Tun – Withdrawal 34. Ta Chuang – Greatness 35. Chin – Progress 36. Ming I – Sinking Light 37. Chia Jen – The Family 38. K-uei – Opposites 39. Chien – Obstacles 40. Hsieh – Deliverance 41. Sun – Decrease 42. I – Increase 43. Kuai – Resolution 44. Kou – Coming Together 45. Ts-ui – Congregation 46. Sheng – Moving upward 47. K’un – Exhaustion 48. Ching – The Well 49. Ko – Throwing Off 50. Ting – The Cauldron 51. Chen – Thunderclap 52. Ken – Inaction 53. Chien – Gradual Progress 54. Kuei Mei – The Marriageable Maiden 55. Feng – Abundance 56. Lu – The Wayfarer 57. Sun – Submission 58. Tui – Joy 59. Huan – Dispersal 60. Chieh – Restraint 61. Chung Fu – Inner Truth 62. Hsiao Kuo – The Small Persist 63. Chi Chi – Climax and After 64. Wei Chi – Before Climax Index

About the Author :
Neil Powell is an author and editor who lives in the UK. Kieron Connolly’s books include Abandoned Civilisations, Abandoned Castles and The History of Hollywood. He is a graduate in history from the University of Edinburgh and in film from the National Film & Television School. A book editor and journalist, he has written for the Mail on Sunday, Daily Mail and The Times. He lives in London. Confucius - the Latinized name of K'ung Fu-tzu (Great Master K'ung) - was a descendant of a branch of the Shang dynasty that ruled China from around 1122 BCE to 221 BCE. He was born around 551 BCE in what is now the province of Shantung in northeastern China. He worked in a number of roles before becoming a teacher. Around 498 BCE, he began a long journey throughout eastern China accompanied by several of his disciples, during which he developed his ideas on philosophy and the art of government, as well as teaching. He acquired a large following which has become known as the school of Ju (Confucianism). Confucius died in 479 BCE. Dan, Duke Wen of Zhou, commonly known as the Duke of Zhou, was a member of the royal family of the early Zhou dynasty who played a major role in consolidating the kingdom established by his elder brother King Wu.