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The Original I Ching: An Authentic Translation of the Book of Changes
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by Margaret J. Pearson Ph.D.Margaret J. Pearson Ph.D.
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Overview
First among the ancient classics, the I Ching or Book of Changes is 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 worldview of the early Chinese, this edition is essential reading.
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 worldview of the early Chinese, this edition is essential reading.
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780804841818 |
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Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
Publication date: | 09/10/2011 |
Edition description: | Hardcover with Jacket |
Pages: | 256 |
Product dimensions: | 5.40(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.80(d) |
About the Author
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
1 The Creative
2 Earth, The Receptive
3 Sprouting
4 New Grass
5 Waiting
6 Strife
7 With a Multitude of Followers
8 Closeness with Others
9 The Smaller Herd
10 Stepping
11 Peace
12 Obstruction (Stagnation)
13 Friendship
14 Great Possession
15 Modesty
16 Excess
17 Following
18 Branching Out
19 The Forest
20 Gazing (Contemplation)
21 Taking a Bite
22 Elegance
23 Peeling
24 Returning
25 Not False
26 Great Nurturing
27 Jaws
28 Great Surpassing
29 The Abyss
30 The Net
31 Reciprocity, Respect
32 Duration
33 Retreat
34 Great Strength
35 Advancing
36 Wounded Light
37 Family
38 Double Vision
39 Impeded
40 Released (Untied)
41 Decrease
42 Increase
43 Resolute
44 The Royal Bride
45 Gathered Together
46 Pushing Upwards
47 Exhaustion
48 The Well
49 Molting (Shedding)
50 The Cauldron
51 Thunder
52 Stillness
53 Gradual Progress
54 Coming Home
55 Abundance
56 The Wanderer
57 Calculation, Choosing
58 Joy
59 Dispersion (Spreading Waters)
60 Limitation
61 Sincere to the Core
62 Minor Surplus
63 After the Crossing
64 Not Yet Across
The Zhou Text
Further Reading
Bibliography
How to Consult the Changes: Reference Summary
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