I Ching: The Classic Chinese Oracle of Change

by Rudolf Ritsema

Book Overview

This is the oldest Chinese divinatory oracle, with roots going back over 3000 years; its 64 hexagrams were devised to mirror the unconscious forces that shape events and moments in our lives. This English translation, based on 40 years of research, has six pages on each hexagram. It aims to help readers to recognize and resolve anxieties, fears and desires, and to connect with their unconscious and creative imagination.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1852306696
• ISBN13: 9781852306694
• Release Date: January 1995
• Publisher: Element Books
• Length: 816 Pages
• Weight: 2.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.1" x 6.0" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

most readable

The most readable of the translations I've used. My friends ordered it after they saw my copy.

Best I-Ching translation

Is the best translation i have worked with. As is very difficult would be better to accompany it with a more traditional translation. I would appreciate now a smaller version which puts all terms translated together (as a vocabolary) after the text to minimize redundancy

The whole package listed is a work-together package

I have used together all of the listed books, Wilhelm, R.-K., and so on, in a personally directed self-development program for my current life-cylce, i.e., middle-aged and in Crisis, haha, {who among you has not hit the Turning Point and had to examine your life to date and what you wanted to do with what you have left?} and have found that by referrring back and forth to interpret the hexagrams I get, I have "grown up" quite a bit.

the best text i'v used ever on the subject - digestive!!!

i have used the chou for years - but since 1995 - my students, co-users and other practical people concerned - we all share the sheer appreciation of those who can choose and understand. nevertheless, beginners must be led some way a-head.