The I Ching is the most ancient and profound of the Chinese classics, venerated for over three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a dispensary of wisdom. This new translation, with commentary by Confucius, emphasizes applying practical wisdom in everyday affairs. Complete instructions for consulting the I Ching are included.
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Text: English (translation)
Original Language: Chinese
Original Language: Chinese
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The I Ching (Book of Change) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a source of wisdom. The underlying theme of the text is change, and how this fundamental force influences all aspects of life?from business and politics to personal relationships.
In this translation, previously published as The Tao of Organization, the root text is supported by commentary by Cheng Yi. A distinguished scholar and teacher of the eleventh century, Cheng Yi is regarded as one of the greatest sociological thinkers of Song dynasty China. He conveys a fundamentally forward-thinking attitude in his treatment of the text, based on the belief that since change is an inexorable law of the universe encompassing everything in the world, great and small, it is better to overtake change than be overtaken by it. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
In this translation, previously published as The Tao of Organization, the root text is supported by commentary by Cheng Yi. A distinguished scholar and teacher of the eleventh century, Cheng Yi is regarded as one of the greatest sociological thinkers of Song dynasty China. He conveys a fundamentally forward-thinking attitude in his treatment of the text, based on the belief that since change is an inexorable law of the universe encompassing everything in the world, great and small, it is better to overtake change than be overtaken by it. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: I Ching (Shambhala Pocket Classics) (Paperback)
A previous reviewer mentioned the fact that Cleary's translation seems to "miss the point." While I don't know what "point" it missed, I do agree that this really isn't the book for a first time approach to the I Ching. Western readers unfamiliar with the tenets of Eastern philosophy or the use of hexagrams will find this edition of the Book of Change particularly unhelpful.
For a seasoned user of the I Ching this is likely an excellent way to keep the book on one's person at all times--if that's you, this book cannot come more highly recommended. However, for the first time user, the book is vague and almost impenetrable. The instructions for consulting the Book of Change Cleary includes are interesting, but again, of little import to a person unfamiliar with the whole concept the book is founded upon. Overall, however, Cleary seems to demonstrate his prowess at translating Eastern works (if not necessarily explaining them fully), and this work is akin to his groundbreaking translation of the Koran (Qur'an): clear and concise in language.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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This is probably my least favorite translation of the I Ching (I have about three others). It is such a dry and literal translation it is almost unusable.
Example:"Predominance of the great is when the great or almighty predominate.The ridgepole bending symbolizes weakness at the basis and in outgrowths." The only reason I keep it is because it is, indeed portable. However, I find myself using it more as a guide for the hexagram numbers, (which I have come to know fairly well) NOT the readings themselves. For what its worth, I have personally found Brian Walker Browne's translation/interpretation to be by far the wisest and most readable version of the I Ching. I never leave home without it.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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portable I-Ching,
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This review is from: I Ching (Shambhala Pocket Classics) (Paperback)
This is a great little book, very portable, for doing I-Ching readings on the run. The only flaw is that it does not explain to you how to generate the hexagrams so you need to know that already.
I carry mine in a small drawstring bag with 3 Chinese coins.
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