I Ching Or Book of Changes - Paperback

by James Legge (Translator)

The I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes, is a classic Chinese text that has been used for divination, philosophy, and self-improvement for over two thousand years. This particular edition is translated by James Legge, a renowned sinologist and missionary who lived in China during the 19th century. The I Ching consists of 64 hexagrams, each made up of six lines that can be either solid or broken. These hexagrams are used to represent different situations and circumstances, and are interpreted through a process of divination that involves casting coins or yarrow sticks. In addition to its use as a divination tool, the I Ching is also a philosophical text that explores the nature of change and the interplay between opposites. It is believed to have been written by the legendary sage Fu Xi, and later expanded upon by Confucius and other scholars. This edition of the I Ching includes a comprehensive introduction by James Legge, as well as his translation of the text and commentary on each hexagram. It also includes a glossary of terms and an index of hexagrams for easy reference. Overall, the I Ching is a fascinating and complex text that continues to be studied and revered by scholars and practitioners around the world. This edition by James Legge is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Chinese philosophy, divination, or self-improvement.1899. Fu Hsi, the first of the Five Emperors of the legendary period, is said to have been miraculously conceived by his mother who, after a gestation of twelve years, gave birth to him at Ch'eng-chi in Shenshi. He taught his people to hunt, to fish and to keep flocks. He showed them how to split the wood of t'ung tree, and then how to twist silk threads and stretch them to form rude musical instruments. From the markings on the back of a tortoise, he is said to have constructed the Eight Diagrams from which were developed the whole system of I Ching.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.