I Ching: The Essential Translation of the Ancient Chinese Oracle and Book of Wisdom (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

The award-winning new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom, by the acclaimed translator of the Tao Te Ching and The Art of War Pose a question, then toss three coins (or cast your yarrow stalks) to access the time-honored wisdom of the I Ching. The I Ching , or Book of Change , has been consulted through the ages, in both China and the West, for answers to fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. The oldest extant book of divination, it dates back three thousand years to ancient shamanistic practices involving the ritual preparation of the shoulder bones of oxen. From this early form of communication with the other world, it has become the Chinese spiritual book par excellence. An influence on such cultural icons as Bob Dylan, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Philip K. Dick, and Philip Pullman, the I Ching is turned to by millions around the world for insights on spiritual growth, business, medicine, genetics, game theory, strategic thinking, and leadership, and of course for the window it opens on China. This new translation, over a decade in the making, is informed by the latest archaeological discoveries and features a gorgeously rendered codex of divination signs—the I Ching ’s sixty-four Tarot-like hexagrams. It captures the majesty and mystery of this legendary work and charts an illuminating path to self-knowledge. A Landmark New Translation Of The Ancient Chinese Oracle And Book Of Wisdom With Our Lives Changing At Dizzying Speed, The I Ching, Or Book Of Change, Is Increasingly Consulted For Answers To Fundamental Questions About The World And Our Place In It. The Oldest Extant Book Of Divination, It Dates Back Three Thousand Years To Ancient Shamanistic Practices Involving The Ritual Preparation Of The Shoulder Bones Of Oxen. From This Early Form Of Communication With The Other World, It Has Become The Chinese Spiritual Book Par Excellence. An Influence On Such Cultural Icons As Bob Dylan, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Philip K. Dick, And Philip Pullman, The I Ching Is Turned To By Millions Around The World For Insights On Spiritual Growth, Business, Medicine, Genetics, Game Theory, Strategic Thinking, And Leadership, And Of Course For The Window It Opens On China. This New Translation, Over A Decade In The Making, Is Informed By The Latest Archaeological Discoveries And Features A Gorgeously Rendered Codex Of Divination Signs-the I Ching's Sixty-four Tarot-like Hexagrams. It Captures The Majesty And Mystery Of This Legendary Work And Charts An Illuminating Path To Self-knowledge-- Introduction -- I Ching Diagrams -- How To Consult The I Ching -- The Sixty-four Hexagrams -- A Note On Pronunciation And Other Conventions -- Part I. Book Of Wisdom With Extracts From Traditional Commentaries -- Part Ii. Bronze Age Oracle With Commentary -- Works Consulted And Suggestions For Further Reading -- Names And Dates -- Glossary -- Acknowledgments -- Index -- Finding Table For Hexagrams. Translated With An Introduction And Commentary By John Minford. Includes Bibliographical References. A landmark new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom Pose a question, then toss three coins (or cast your yarrow stalks) to access the time-honored wisdom of the I Ching. The I Ching, or Book of Change, has been consulted through the ages, in both China and the West, for answers to fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. The oldest extant book of divination, it dates back three thousand years to ancient shamanistic practices involving the ritual preparation of the shoulder bones of oxen. From this early form of communication with the other world, it has become the Chinese spiritual book par excellence. An influence on such cultural icons as Bob Dylan, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Philip K. Dick, and Philip Pullman, the I Ching is turned to by millions around the world for insights on spiritual growth, business, medicine, genetics, game theory, strategic thinking, and leadership, and of course for the window it opens on China. This new translation, over a decade in the making, is informed by the latest archaeological discoveries and features a gorgeously rendered codex of divination signs?the I Ching 's sixty-four Tarot-like hexagrams. It captures the majesty and mystery of this legendary work and charts an illuminating path to self-knowledge. From the Hardcover edition " A landmark new translation of the ancient Chinese oracle and book of wisdom With our lives changing at dizzying speed, the I Ching, or Book of Change, is increasingly consulted for answers to fundamental questions about the world and our place in it. The oldest extant book of divination, it dates back three thousand years to ancient shamanistic practices involving the ritual preparation of the shoulder bones of oxen. From this early form of communication with the other world, it has become the Chinese spiritual book par excellence. An influence on such cultural icons as Bob Dylan, John Cage, Merce Cunningham, Philip K. Dick, and Philip Pullman, the I Ching is turned to by millions around the world for insights on spiritual growth, business, medicine, genetics, game theory, strategic thinking, and leadership, and of course for the window it opens on China. This new translation, over a decade in the making, is informed by the latest archaeological discoveries and features a gorgeously rendered codex of divination signs-the I Ching's sixty-four Tarot-like hexagrams. It captures the majesty and mystery of this legendary work and charts an illuminating path to self-knowledge"-- Provided by publisher