The I Ching you wantSeptember 19, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I dont think its necessary to say how complex and genius this philosophy is.
So I will just say, that if you are in doubt about which book you should get, this is the version to start with. Its the best translation/version i know of.
With introduction by Richard Wilhelm and a foreword by Jung! Great stuff!
Get it!
The I-Ching Book of ChangesJuly 7, 2008 2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a very comprehensive book to be studied from front to back. If you are not familier with the I-Ching, I would strongly recommend that you start with the I-Ching for beginners, then move on to this book after you have a better understanding of what is going on and how the I-Ching works and the history.
Old man's reviewMay 29, 2008 1 out of 2 found this review helpful
Very good book to use I Ching Oracle. Good texts and commentaries according to the translation of Richard Wilhelm.
The I Ching or Book of ChangesMay 2, 2008 This is by far and away one of the best translations/interpretations out there. Not necessarily the most understandable for beginners. A lot of the imagery is culturally specific and can be difficult to understand without a background in taoism and other asian ideas. However, the different sections offer different levels of interpretation and understanding, which i find very helpful. With persistence and patience, the illumination is well worth the trouble. One of the best, easiest to explore and get to know the I Ching, is The I Ching Workbook, by R.L. Wing. There are some inconsistencies in the divination method, but if you can look past that, it is an excellent beginning text.
The Book Of ChangesApril 6, 2008 12 out of 13 found this review helpful
A more technical book that gives a thorough history of the I Ching, how it was used in Ancient China and contains multiple interpretations for each of the 64 hexagrams. Moving lines are defined within the definition of each hexagram with more of the ancient poetics included and the readings are probably closer to the original texts of yesteryear. Definitions of the hexagrams are more detailed than other guides but still an invaluable resource for anyone working with the I Ching.
