I Ching in Plain English | Free Book
The I Ching focuses on the belief that change is always possible,
the only mistake in life is to be inflexible and not open to the
opportunity of growth. It can be consulted about any situation where
you desire to change an aspect of your life or your relationship
with another. The I Ching seeks to make the most of any situation
and to overcome the disharmony in a life.
In
I Ching In Plain English George Hulskramer has balanced
several new translations of recently published versions of the I
Ching to capture the essential spirit of this ancient classic.
It
opens up the meanings of the coins to a wider range of contemporary
experience than is provided by Richard Wilhelm's traditionally
accepted translation of 1923. The traditional Confucian version of
the I Ching, which dominates Richard Wilhelm's edition, emphasises
correct behaviour and good manners while the Taoist and Buddhist
schools stress inner development, how to make changes to the
relationships you have with people around you and how to manage
change in your life.
George Hulskramer's synthesis of the
differing versions of the I Ching makes this edition relevant for
everyone interested in this ancient oracle. The multiple meanings of
each hexagram are condensed into two pages that combine Buddhist and
Taoist interpretations and translations with the Confucian
translations used by Wilhelm.
Based on several new
translations of the I Ching, this groundbreaking interpretation
explores the meaning of the ancient text and places it within the
context of contemporary experience. Once used for consultation and
guidance, this spiritual classic has come to emphasize inner
development, relationship connections, the management of daily life
changes, and the balance and harmony available in philosophies and
actions. This edition's condensed commentary on coins and hexagrams
allows for quick and easy consultation.
The I Ching focuses on the belief that change is always possible,
the only mistake in life is to be inflexible and not open to the
opportunity of growth. It can be consulted about any situation where
you desire to change an aspect of your life or your relationship
with another. The I Ching seeks to make the most of any situation
and to overcome the disharmony in a life. In I Ching In Plain
English George Hulskramer has balanced several new translations of
recently published versions of the I Ching to capture the essential
spirit of this ancient classic. His translation opens up the
meanings of the coins to a wider range of contemporary experience
than is provided by Richard Wilhelm's traditional translation of
1923. The multiple meanings of each hexagram are condensed into two
pages that combine Buddhist and Taoist interpretations with the
Confucian translations used by Wilhelm. The traditional Confucian
version of the I Ching, which dominates Richard Wilhelm's edition,
emphasises correct behaviour and good manners while the Taoist and
Buddhist schools, which flourished before Wilhelm's visit to China
in the 1920's, stress inner development, how to make changes to the
relationships you have with people around you and how to manage
change in your life. George Hulskramer's synthesis of the differing
versions of the I Ching makes this edition relevant for everyone
interested in this ancient oracle. For centuries people have
consulted the I Ching, allowing themselves to be guided by it in
their choices and this new translation balances the different
versions of the I Ching to make this ancient oracle work for anyone.
George Hulskramer has also condensed the commentary on each hexagram
into two pages to allow quick and easy consultation for today's
hectic world.
About the Author
George Hulskramer is the author of Life of Buddha. He is a translator who has worked in Holland's most famous specialist bookshop for over 25 years.
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