I Ching: The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth [Hardcover]

Hua-Ching Ni (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1999

The philosophy found in the I Ching was created by the ancients from their careful observaton of nature. We 'moderns' can use the sixty-four hexagrams found in the I Ching as a predictive tool to enhance our lives and reconcile our spiritual and physical selves. When one consults the 'I CHing', the hexagram gives the general background of the situation, while the lines indicate the correct way in which to handle the specific circumstance. This masterful translation by Hua-Ching Ni is popular throughout the world.

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About the Author

Hua-Ching Ni, author, teacher and healer, addresses the essential nature of human life and works to further the personal growth and spiritual development of this and future generations. Raised in a long family tradition of healing and spirituality, Hua-Ching Ni spent his youth learning from highly-achieved masters in the mountains of China. He is the beneficiary of a broad spiritual tradition passed down since the golden age of China and is the author of over 40 books on Taoism, natural healing and spirituality.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 667 pages
• Publisher: Sevenstar Communications; 2nd edition (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0937064815
• ISBN-13: 978-0937064818
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Religion & Spirituality > Bible & Other Sacred Texts > I Ching

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best ever I-Ching, January 5, 2001

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"acuguy" (Los Angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Ching: The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth (Hardcover)

This is really two books in one. The first 200 pages or so gives a great deal of information on the traditional Taoist astrology and numerology that underlies the I-Ching. As valuable as this information is, it is the translation of the I-Ching itself where this work really shines. It is evident the author has a deep understanding of both the meaning of this text and the culture form which this teaching arose. In several instances the author gives facinating insites on ancient Chinese life and culture while explaining the meaning of the hexagrams. A great contirbution to the world's understanding of this classic text. A must for all readers from casual to scholars.

34 of 38 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Book of Changes & the Unchanging Truth, December 3, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: I Ching: The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth (Hardcover)

This book is a must for anyone who is looking for spiritual guidance. Master Ni (Hua Ching Ni) offers the reader straight-forward descriptions of I Ching concepts, along with many other related topics. He explains how the I Ching and nature are connected. His perception of the I Ching hexagrams contains the same gentle wisdom that comes forth in all of his books. He brings the I Ching principles to life by giving us realistic guidelines for daily living, using his experiential knowledge of ancient traditions passed down to him through generations of spiritual masters.

18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most helpful "I Ching", January 5, 2006

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pioneerspirit "Diana" (Lincoln, NE) - See all my reviews

This review is from: I Ching: The Book of Changes and the Unchanging Truth (Hardcover)

for me right now. And has been for the last 8 years. I refer to others sometimes (whether Cleary, or the Kuan Yin versions, LeGuin's is fun, Wing's workbook amazing, and the seminal but difficult to interpret translation by Legge). And have been intrigued by Karcher's when I've browsed in the bookstore, also recommended by one of my teachers.

This one always speaks to me when I consult it, or simply study it. And the introduction to chinese cosmology in the first section is so well written and an excellent introduction for beginners.

I'd recommend that beginners browse through the many books offered out there. This one came highly reommended by my teachers, and I continue to use it. Find one (or preferably several) that speak to "you". We all have our own path in the Tao to follow, pick your guide with your teacher or you own intuition.