I Ching Recommended Books
Guide To The I Ching, Carol K. Anthony
A Classic. "An interpretive manual to the classic Wilhelm/Baynes translation of the I CHING". Insights into the interpretations of the hexagrams and lines to render the oracle practical to solving life's problems and self-development. Every aspect of life through the Tao (the way of the Universe). The philosophy and psychology this book represents will impact any reader, even if no coins are tossed and no questions asked of the oracle. This book is a treasure chest of many riches. Highly Regarded.
I Ching, A New Interpretation For Modern Times, Sam Reifler
An accurate and highly accessible version of the I Ching that gives an Enjoyable reading of the ancient oracle. Includes methods for using Yarrow Sticks and Coins. Interpretations are divided into the Hindu principles of Artha (relationship to other "things"), Kama (love relationships), and Moksha (spiritual path). Line-by-line interpretations. Excellent I CHINGIn Ten Minutes by R.T. Kaser, $9.00.
A great book for beginners that also presents a new perspective on the I Ching. Specific questions and answers about relationships, chances, career, money or "strategy" (life-goal), and future predictions. The hexagrams have been "re-arranged" and the method of coin tossing "modified" into generalizations, and then a re-directing to other hexagrams (bonus answers) that may be pertinent. Interpretations of the I Ching are practical and mundane. Easy book with everyday answers. Each hexagram is also given in it's traditional order, with interpretations for questions concerned with work, love, money and strategy. Very light reading.
I Ching Of The Goddess, Barbara G. Walker
Includes an important study of the historical roots of the I Ching and the mystery of the sexual symbolism of the hexagrams. The original hexagram, as the true I Ching, was taken apart from the triangle structure, to the vertical lines that the oracle is now displayed as. Creation was a birth, birth was a creation. The universal creation myth, popular in all cultures thousands of years ago, was that all elements of "creation arose from the womb of a cosmic Mother" - matriarchial in understanding. The formless, dark void of "Chaos", the Egyptian concept of ab (mother-heart principle), of which the Hebrews reversed the gender and interpreted as "father". Good discussion of the I Ching family of elements and semi-elements of air, breath, water, sea, earth, mountain, fire and thunder which became the I Ching as the square of 8, or 64 possible combinations. The I Ching, in harmony and accord, are given fresh interpretations within the Fu Hsi arrangement of 8 octaves of the 8 elements and reveals the logical consistency of the older I Ching of the Goddess. Origins of traditional god/male orientation and historical interpretations, through mythology/psychology, are exposed. Emphasis on the treasure of wisdom and knowledge within the I Ching of the Goddess. Tantric and Taoist energy and activity as intrinsic to the female, and the passivity of the male, who needed outside stimulation before functioning. Discussions of the I Ching as the Tao traveling through time through society, history and mythology and subsequent seperation/competition of the sexes leading to breakdown in relationships and ultimately to the development of defensive stereotypes. Anyone will be profoundly affected by the study of this book. Recommended to all.
I Ching or Book Of Changes, trans. by Richard Wilhelm; rendered into English by Cary F. Baynes
The best translation of the Chinese I Ching, one of the world's greatest literatures, available to the general reader. The history and development of the I Ching in traditional presentatation according to the understanding of the cultures and philosophy in the time era that saw the I Ching's emergence as a book of profound wisdom. An in-depth and indispensible reference book for all serious students. This book is commonly referred to as the I Ching "Bible", for the Western Mind. Extreme Quality.
I Ching Or Book Of Changes, A Guide to Life's Turning Points, Brian Browne Walker
Clear, concise, practical interpretation of the 64 hexagrams that are rendered relevency to modern times. The I Ching's realistic view of the world in teaching us to be led by superior qualities in order to remain free from inferior influences. Timeless principles of modesty, awareness, acceptancy, adaptibility, compassion, restraint, tolerance, inner devotion, patience, detachment, balance and inner independence. Modern contemporary language. Excellent quick reference.
Secret Of The Golden Flower, A Chinese Book Of Life, translated and explained by Richard Wilhelm
"The secret of the powers of grace latent in the psyche and the profound psychological development resulting from the right relationship to the forces within the psyche, the conquest of "inner space", the understanding of the psyche, will remain the ultimate human goal". Taoist texts of Chinese yoga - partially translated. Includes idea that all spiritual consciousness depend upon the heart, reunification of conscious/unconscious, the circulation of the light and contemplations of emptying the "heart" to dwell forever in purposelessness and death becomes life. The Book of Consciousness and Life - energy paths of function and control. Jung examines the differences/similarities of East/West intellect and psyche and the paradox of the existing balance between them. Jung also examines the expressions/definitions of the Tao and the symbolism that psychologically parallels disentegration of consciousness into apparent seperate states, each in denial of the other. "The East came to it's knowledge of inner things in relative ignorance of the external world. We....will investigate the psyche and it's depths supported by a tremendously extensive historical and scientific knowledge." Outstanding insights for all.
Secrets Of The I Ching, Joseph Murphy
A guide for practical application of the I Ching in every-day life. Simple, usable techniques. Summary "points to remember" overview general universal principles of I Ching philosophy and tips for interpretation. The 64 hexagrams are assigned specific biblical references which are used as the points of interpretation. Renders the I Ching friendly and accessible to all Christians (and others), who may not be familiar with Eastern philosophy. A refreshing and unique approach to understanding the spiritual laws of life and Unity.
I Ching Workbook, R.L. Wing
A Best-Seller in the field. A unique format for gaining a personal understanding of the 64 human situations. Easy review of the Tao, Yin/Yang, Trigrams, Hexagrams, coin tossing and interpretation approaches. Making notations of your inquiries to reveal patterns and mappings of your path through the Cosmos, the Tao. This book instructs how you can write a book about yourself with the help of the I Ching. The notations will also give you a quick, personalized understanding of what particular hexagrams and lines mean in your life. Highly Recommended.