![]() Baynes, with a foreword by Carl Gustav Jung. Translated into English from the German by Cary F. Richard Wilhelm in his translation of The I Ching: or Book of Changes, (Taylor & Francis, 1983), p. 11. The superior man lets himself be guided he does not go ahead blindly, but learns from the situation what is demanded of him and then follows this intimation from fate. If he knows how to meet fate with an attitude of acceptance, he is sure to find the right guidance. It is not his task to try to lead-that would only make him lose the way-but to let himself be led. This means that he must achieve something. The person in question is not in an independent position, but is acting as an assistant. Applied to human affairs, therefore, what the hexagram indicates is action in conformity with the situation. It is the Creative that begets things, but they are brought to birth by the Receptive. Nature’s richness lies in its power to nourish all living things its greatness lies in its power to give them beauty and splendor. Only because nature in its myriad forms corresponds with the myriad impulses of the Creative can it make these impulses real. This is the symbol chosen because the mare combines the strength and swiftness of the horse with the gentleness and devotion of the cow. Its tireless roaming over the plains is taken as a symbol of the vast expanse of the earth. The horse belongs to earth just as the dragon belongs to heaven. Thus the qualification, “of a mare,” is here added to the idea of perseverance. The potential becomes real and the spiritual becomes spatial through a specifically qualifying definition. The Receptive connotes spatial reality in contrast to the spiritual potentiality of the Creative. Here, however, the perseverance is more closely defined: it is that of a mare. The four fundamental aspects of the Creative-“sublime success, furthering through perseverance”-are also attributed to the Receptive. ![]() The author has a way of explaining things in a detailed but, somehow, open way, that reading any part of the book, reminds one about one's life work, self-development, in a supportive and encouraging way, consistently.Saoirse Aibhlinn, 2005 Registered Gypsy Cross Mare, and friend Image credit: Aibhlinn Farm While using the I Ching readings, it seemed that when I travelled or wanted a few days to allow understanding to sink in, this volume speaks volumes about the underlying premise that is reflected through the hexagrams which compose the I CHING itself. I enthusiastically give it a five-star rating! There are a lot of mediocre writings on the I Ching but this one far out-classes anything I have read so far. This book goes hand-in-hand with Wilhelm's translation of the I Ching and with Carl Jung's works on the subject. Anthony has clearly explained the meanings and meaningfulness of the I Ching - not an easy task! This book should be required reading for anyone attempting to understand the I Ching and anyone on the the path to self-knowledge. I was pleasantly surprised when I started reading this book. A book you'll turn to many times in your life. ![]() It is also an inspiring guide on how to live well, grounded on lofty, yet sensible values. It is meant to be a companion to Wilhelm's "I Ching" and sheds light on the obscure terms that sometimes get in the way for the right internalization of this wonderful book's teachings. One could not recommend this book highly enough. ![]() With these three books and a devoted attitude I believe the highest realizations could be experienced. In fact they seem to speak with the authority of the Sage itself. They also grant us an opportunity to reliably access the hidden world of the Sage. These two books provide a bridge between the Wilhelm\Baynes I Ching and the modern world. Book One is divided into sixty-four chapters, with each chapter focusing on one of the hexagrams of the I Ching. Anthony's work can make a genuine claim to greatness and demonstrates astounding wisdom and insight. Wilhelm compiles and divides his translation of the I Ching into three books, of which Book One is presented here. This is another outstanding achievement along with Ms. This second edition also contains a new method for clarifying the messages received from the I Ching oracle. These concepts are the roots of Chinese culture. This book contains the core philosophical concepts that made the I Ching the Number One book in the Chinese Library for over 3000 years. It also explains tems, such as “the Sage” - the Cosmic teacher that answers when we consult the I Ching “the superior man” - “our true self” and “the inferior man” - “the ego.” It helps us understand and apply that philosophy to our daily lives. Please contact us for a quote.įor international shipping please contact us so we can inform you of shipping costs to your destination.Ī companion book to A Guide to the I Ching, this book reveals the philosophy embedded in the Wilhelm/Baynes I Ching. Rush shipping: is available for an extra fee. A Note on Shipping: FREE shipping and handling for all orders within the U.S.įree shipping is by media mail and takes up to 8 days.
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