The laws of change : I ching and the philosophy of life / Jack M. Balkin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Balkin, J. M.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Yi jing.

Physical Description:

xiii, 655 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

New York : Schocken Books, [2002]

Summary:

Grounded in the ethics and philosophy of "The Book of Changes" itself, "The Laws of Change" brilliantly bridges the gap between the scholarly and popular versions of the I Ching. A magisterial work that allows one to read the I Ching with a depth of understanding never before possible.

Contents:

Part 1 An Introduction to the Book of Changes and Its Philosophy

2. The Philosophy of the Book of Changes 10

3. How the Book of Changes Works 26

4. The Symbolism of the Book of Changes 40

5. How to Consult the Book of Changes 53

6. A Short History of the Book of Changes 76

Part 2 The Book of Changes with Commentaries: A Note on the Text and the Commentaries 115

The Upper Canon (Hexagrams 1-30)

1. Qian - The Dynamic 119

2. Kun - The Receptive 128

3. Zhun - Difficulty in the Beginning 136

4. Meng - Youthful Inexperience 143

5. Xu - Waiting 150

6. Song - Conflict 157

7. Shi - The Army 165

8. Bi - Union 172

9. Xiao Xu - Small Accumulation 180

10. Lu - Treading 186

11. Tai - Peace 193

12. Pi - Standstill 201

13. Tong Ren - Fellowship with People 209

14. Da You - Great Possession 216

15. Qian - Modesty 223

16. Yu - Enthusiasm 231

17. Sui - Following 238

18. Gu - Remedying 246

19. Lin - Overseeing 253

20. Guan - Viewing 259

21. Shih He - Biting Through 267

22. Bi - Adornment 273

23. Bo - Splitting Apart 280

24. Fu - Return 287

25. Wu Wang - Innocence 295

26. Da Xu - Great Accumulation 302

27. Yi - Nourishment 309

28. Da Guo - Greatness in Excess 317

29. Xi Kan - The Abyss 325

30. Li - Radiance 333

The Lower Canon (Hexagrams 31-64)

31. Xian - Mutual Influence 343

32. Heng - Enduring 351

33. Dun - Retreat 360

34. Da Zhuang - Great Power 367

35. Jin - Progress 375

36. Ming Yi - Darkening of the Light 383

37. Jia Ren - The Family 390

38. Kui - Opposition 399

39. Jian - Obstruction 407

40. Jie - Deliverance 414

41. Sun - Decrease 422

42. Yi - Increase 430

43. Guai - Resolution 438

44. Gou - Encounter 446

45. Cui - Gathering Together 454

46. Sheng - Ascending 461

47. Kun - Oppression 467

48. Jing - The Well 475

49. Ge - Revolution 483

50. Ding - The Caldron 492

51. Zhen - Shock 500

52. Gen - Keeping Still 508

53. Jian - Developing Gradually 516

54. Gui Mei - The Marrying Maiden 523

55. Feng - Abundance 532

56. Lu - The Wanderer 539

57. Xun - Gentle Influence 547

58. Dui - Joy 554

59. Huan - Dispersion 562

60. Jie - Limitation 570

61. Zhong Fu - Inner Truth 578

62. Xiao Guo - Exceeding Smallness 586

63. Ji Ji - After Completion 593

64. Wei Ji - Before Completion 601

Appendix The Sequences of the Trigrams and Hexagrams 609.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 625-632) and index.

ISBN:

080524199X

OCLC:

49495081