The Buddhist I Ching

by Chih-hsu Ou-i, Thomas Cleary (Translator)

Overview

For centuries the I Ching has been used as a basic map of conscious development, containing the underlying principles of all religions, and highly prized by followers of Buddhism. Chih-hsu Ou-i uses the concepts of Tianti Buddhism to elucidate the I Ching —concentration and insight, calmness and wisdom, and various levels of realization. Skillfully translated by Thomas Cleary, this work presents the complete text of the I Ching plus the only Buddhist interpretation of the oracle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780877734086
Publisher:	Shambhala
Publication date:	06/12/2001
Series:	Dragon Editions Series
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	264
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 6.00(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Chih-hsu Ou-i (1599–1655) wrote commentaries on dozens of Buddhist texts and Chinese classics and was proficient in both esoteric and exoteric studies. His work influenced the development of modern Buddhism in China.

Table of Contents

	Translator's Introduction	vii
	Using The Buddhist I Ching	xviii
	How to Consult the I Ching	xx
1.	Heaven	1
2.	Earth	19
3.	Difficulty	30
4.	Darkness	35
5.	Waiting	39
6.	Contention	42
7.	The Army	46
8.	Accord	50
9.	Small Obstruction (Nurturance of the Small)	54
10.	Treading	58
11.	Tranquillity	60
12.	Obstruction	64
13.	Sameness with People	68
14.	Great Possession	72
15.	Humility	76
16.	Joy	80
17.	Following	84
18.	Degeneration	87
19.	Overseeing	91
20.	Observing	93
21.	Biting Through	97
22.	Adornment	100
23.	Stripping Away	103
24.	Return	107
25.	No Error	111
26.	Great Buildup	114
27.	Nourishment	117
28.	The Passing of Greatness	120
29.	Multiple Danger	123
30.	Fire	126
31.	Sensing	128
32.	Constancy	132
33.	Withdrawal	135
34.	The Power of the Great	137
35.	Advance	140
36.	Damage of Illumination (Concealment of Illumination)	143
37.	People in the Home	146
38.	Opposition	149
39.	Trouble	153
40.	Solution	156
41.	Reduction	160
42.	Increase	163
43.	Decision (Parting)	167
44.	Meeting	170
45.	Gathering	174
46.	Rising	177
47.	Exhaustion	179
48.	The Well	182
49.	Change	185
50.	The Cauldron	189
51.	Thunder	192
52.	Mountain	195
53.	Gradual Progress	198
54.	Marrying a Young Girl	202
55.	Richness	205
56.	Travel	208
57.	Wind	211
58.	Delight	214
59.	Dispersal	217
60.	Regulation	220
61.	Sincerity in the Center	222
62.	Small Excess	226
63.	Settled	230
64.	Unsettled	233
	Key for Identifying the Hexagrams	237