The Original I Ching

by Pearson, Margaret

• ISBN13: 9780804841818
• ISBN10: 0804841810
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-09-10
• Publisher: Tuttle Pub

Summary

First among the ancient classics, the I Chingor Book of Changesis one of the world's most influential books, comparable to the Bible,the Koran,and the Upanishads. The I Ching's purpose is universal: to provide good counsel to its users in making decisions during times of change. Since its origins about 3,000 years ago, it has become a compendium of wisdom used by people of many cultures and eras. This groundbreaking new translation by Dr. Margaret Pearson is based on the text created during the first centuries of the Zhou Dynasty, study of documents showing how it was used in the dynasty, and on current archaeological research findings. Her translation removes centuries of encrusted inaccuracies to better reveal the I Ching's core truths for today's readers. Whether you are interested in trying this millennia-tested method of making wise choices or in understanding the world view of the early Chinese, this edition is essential reading.

Author Biography

Margaret J. Pearson, Ph.D., studied Chinese literature with Hellmut Wilhelm, and history with Jack Dull and Chan Hok-la. She has taught Chinese history and thought, for over thirty years, at Skidmore College, the New School for Social Research, Pace University, State University of New York (Albany) and Marymount Manhattan College. She has been elected to life membership at Clare Hall, Cambridge University and to membership in the Early China Seminar at Columbia University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction

Understanding the Context of the Book of Changes

About the Translation

How to Use the Book of Changes

The Original I Ching

The Creative

Earth, The Receptive

Sprouting

New Grass

Waiting

Strife

With a Multitude of Followers

Closeness with Others

The Smaller Herd

Stepping

Peace

Obstruction (Stagnation)

Friendship

Great Possession

Modesty

Excess

Following

Branching Out

The Forest

Gazing (Contemplation)

Taking a Bite

Elegance

Peeling

Returning

Not False

Great Nurturing

Jaws

Great Surpassing

The Abyss

The Net

Reciprocity, Respect

Duration

Retreat

Great Strength

Advancing

Wounded Light

Family

Double Vision

Impeded

Released (Untied)

Decrease

Increase

Resolute

The Royal Bride

Gathered Together

Pushing Upwards

Exhaustion

The Well

Molting (Shedding)

The Cauldron

Thunder

Stillness

Gradual Progress

Coming Home

Abundance

The Wanderer

Calculation, Choosing

Joy

Dispersion (Spreading Waters)

Limitation

Sincere to the Core

Minor Surplus

After the Crossing

Not Yet Across

The Zhou Text

Further Reading

Bibliography

How to Consult the Changes: Reference Summary

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