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I Ching or Book of Changes (Arkana) [Paperback]

Richard Wilhelm , Cary F Baynes
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29 Jun 1989 Arkana
At least 5000 years old, the I Ching is a book of oracles containing the whole of human experience. Used for divination, it is a method of exploring the unconscious; through the symbolism of its hexagrams we are guided towards the solution of difficult problems and life situations. It can also be read as a book of wisdom revealing the laws of life to which we must all attune ourselves if we are to live in peace and harmony.

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  • Paperback: 816 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin; New Ed edition (29 Jun 1989)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0140192077
  • ISBN-13: 978-0140192070
  • Product Dimensions: 12.9 x 3.4 x 19.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 10,913 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Princeton's Bollingen edition--still regarded as the best and most authentic by I Ching aficionados. (The New York Times Book Review ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Publisher

The Princeton/Bollingen Multimedia I Ching arrives September

The Wilhelm/Baynes edition will take new form with the September release of the CD-ROM version, a full guide to I Ching use and a beautiful re-edition of the classic English translation.

In a stunning rendering, the outdoor Oracle Pavilion and the Ming Library offer a full 3D walkthrough, serving as a spatial guide to the structure and use of the Changes; all is harmonized with a stunning backdrop of natural beauty and gentle narration.

The work contains in multiple forms the full text of the Wilhelm/Baynes edition, plus Hellmut Wilhelm's CHANGE: EIGHT LECTURES ON THE I CHING. Throughout, new animated tours and tools--including a yarrow-stalk tutorial, hexagram indexes, the separate Ten Wings texts, reading storage and printout--will guide you to the deep resources of the disc and the history and interpretation of this world classic of wisdom.

From its beginnings, when sages cut and shuffled its pages, the Book of Changes has waited three thousand years for a medium deep enough to hold it, and responsive enough to adapt the Changes to each user. At last, the world's oldest hypertext finds its home.

In July, visit our website at iching.princeton.edu to see what we mean.

Mac/Windows hybrid CD-ROM

Made with Macromedia --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.


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31 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Not the easiest but the best 23 May 2007
Format:Paperback
The Wilhelm translation was my first introduction to the I ching. Finding it incredibly useful I sought out other books and was consistently disappointed.

Many books over simplify, thinking that this will make the text more accessible. Unfortunately they often remove what is essential for individual interpretation. Many remove things that sound too oriental to appeal to western thinking and also end up restricting the way a text can be interpreted. The worst of all are those that try to make the I Ching fit in with modern 'mystic' thinking. They turn a useful, practical book into another tree-hugger's companion!

The value of the Wilhelm translation is that it gives you the text and trusts you to apply it honestly to the issue you are trying to resolve. It takes time to get used to the terminology but reading the introduction will help, as will regular usage. This book doesn't so much answer the questions of your life as tell you which direction to head in if you honestly want to find your answers. As such I find it more useful, practical and, above all, truthful than many books you can find taking up the 'self-help' or 'esoteric' sections of bookstores.
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Format:Hardcover
For anyone interested in the I Ching, this is the only version that approximates the real experience. Richard Wilhelm does much more than translate the words, he lets the western mind into the idea and philosophy of this great book. All other versions I've read trivialize the I Ching, this one lets its true greatness through.
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5.0 out of 5 stars This really is THE i ching!!! 5 Jun 2001
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Format:Hardcover
I've only had this book a week or so and it is truly a fantastic translation, written with both clarity and insight. Many versions of the I-Ching are hard work and can actually put you off attempting to use the oracle ever again. Not so with this one. There is a real sense of movement contained within the text, that breathes both life and depth into this inspirational classic. Carl Jung's introduction is not to be missed either. If you can only afford one translation make it this one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Book great - Pity About the Cover
This hardback was in very good condition at a very good price, and I am very pleased with it. It replaced an ancient paperback, I have had for 20 years or so, going very brown,... Read more
Published 2 months ago by A. J. Miles
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The must have bible for anyone thinking of taking up the study of The I Ching. Extensive explanations and set out in a concise way for the learner to understand.
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Is the best I Ching to read and use, I strongly recommend it.
It has a good translation and interpretation with an hint of psychology belonging from Jung himself.
Published 20 months ago by Alessandro
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The Wilhelm-Baynes translation of the I-Ching was first published in English in 1951 and has never been out of print. Read more
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For many in the West, this book is the archetypal English translation of the 'I Ching' or 'Book of Change'. Read more
Published on 20 Nov 2010 by ShiDaDao Ph.D
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read
A must read for those who are seeking for the meaning of life. A profound masterpiece of wisdom that gives guidance in difficult situations and quests.
Published on 5 July 2010 by CLaw
5.0 out of 5 stars The Original ~(in English) ?
Have looked at other versions of this book - to me, this seems to be the best - is it the original english language version, not sure but you will not be disappointed if you are... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2010 by daniel nagle
5.0 out of 5 stars poor delivery time
I am sure I will enjoy having my copy of the I Ching when I receive it, I have been waiting over 3 weeks and still haven't received it
I had another copy in 1965 and it... Read more
Published on 29 Dec 2009 by D. Anello
2.0 out of 5 stars oracle
I believe Jung suggested that a persons maturity was needed in order to use and understand the I Ching. I can only speak from my own experience, and I believe he was spot on.
Published on 8 Feb 2009 by L. D. Fox
5.0 out of 5 stars A living treasure.......
I have studied the I Ching for the past 28 years and have many translations of the book. However as the years have gone by I am drawn more and more to Richard Wilhelm's... Read more
Published on 6 May 2007 by David Roden
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