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The I Ching or Book of Changes: A Guide to Life's Turning Points (The Essential Wisdom Library) Paperback – Deckle Edge, September 15, 1992
by Brian Browne Walker (Translator)
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For centuries, The I Ching or Book of Changes has been consulted for sage advice at life's turning points. When its wisdom is sought with sincerity and sensitivity, this Chinese oracle will help to promote success and good fortune and to impart balance and perspective to your life. Its everlasting popularity lies in the lessons that it teaches about how to use your positive qualities in order to attain life's greatest rewards-prosperity, understanding, and peace of mind.
Brian Browne Walker's new, highly accessible translation of the I Ching, because it is clear and direct, allows you to make the wisdom of the ancient Chinese sages your own. Brian Browne Walker has studied the Chinese language for twelve years, and has studied and practiced Taoist philosophy with a number of teachers in the United States and abroad. Among his mentors are a Taoist master in California and Sawat Pracheron in Thailand.
This new translation's easy-to-use format and contemporary language will be a boon to new users. Devotees of the I Ching will find that this version enhances their understanding of the ancient text.
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For centuries, The I Ching or Book of Changes has been consulted for sage advice at life's turning points. When its wisdom is sought with sincerity and sensitivity, this Chinese oracle will help to promote success and good fortune and to impart balance and perspective to your life. Its everlasting popularity lies in the lessons that it teaches about how to use your positive qualities in order to attain life's greatest rewards - prosperity, understanding, and peace of mind. Brian Browne Walker's new, highly accessible translation of the I Ching, because it is clear and direct, allows you to make the wisdom of the ancient Chinese sages your own. Brian Browne Walker has studies the Chinese language for twelve years, and has studied and practiced Taoist philosophy with a number of teachers in the United States and abroad. Among his mentors are a Taoist master in California and Sawat Pracheron in Thailand. This new translation's easy-to-use format and contemporary language will be a boon to new users. Devotees of the I Ching will find that this new version enhances their understanding of the ancient text.
About the Author
Brian Browne Walker has been a student of Chinese and Taoist philosophy for many years now. He has translated the Hua Hu Ching and the I Ching and has written The Crazy Dog Guide to Lifetime Happiness and The Crazy Dog Guide to Happier Work. He lives in Florida
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Publisher : St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (September 15, 1992)
Language : English
Paperback : 144 pages
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Rodney4HK
5.0 out of 5 stars This book saved my mind
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2020
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One of the best books I have ever.... end of comment. Lol no but seriously. I had a spiritual awakening where I found that there were negative influences being sent at me through magickal devices, and this book has been profound and helping me navigate these situations in a way that leads me to forgiving others for their envy and foolishness, loving and taking care of my self and it also complements my main spiritual practice which gives me direct divination. So using both I would say the I ching gives you the way to walk, talk and think. I am so grateful I found this book. I use to be such a muggle before and if your thinking about getting this book it's a great price for what it offers. I've been able to let go of so much anger and vexed energy I had towards my enemies and now I pray for them even more to come to the light, with acceptance, love and wisdom. May the Sage be with you.
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J'Sophis Magdela
5.0 out of 5 stars absolutely the best iChing reference for English speakers
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2021
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this translation of the iChing contains a poetry & tone that is missing in other translations.
I use this book as my main reference, and other iChing books to support my understandings. by that I mean, I read a second reference and get a little more confused! haha
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G Whiteman
5.0 out of 5 stars For those seeking guidence
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2017
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Great book for those who are looking for a way of plumbing person problems . BBW has (I have the Wilhelm version ) interpreted text for the modern citizen . The original with its Confucian interpretations (which are now part of the I Ching offical version, of which their are many translations) seems to be giving specific guidance to Chinese Rulers of ancient times which I think changes the personal to the general and the obvious to the obscure .
His definitions of the 64 hexagrams are more meaningful and yet retain the important spiritual insights which is essential in any wisdom to temper both the good fortune and bad .
So for those who are seeking an insight and directions to personal dilemmas or quandaries as some way of acting or initiating the first steps , this is an excellent manual
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ToEnjoyLearning
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing book
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2021
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Simple and to the point. Great wisdom here.
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Chrissie
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
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Perfect
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Michael V McManigal
5.0 out of 5 stars written well
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kind of cheap quality but good book
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Christina
5.0 out of 5 stars Provokes the Intuitive
Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2018
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The "I Ching" is a teaching, as much as a divination tool, as so often ascribed to it, and the sense of it teaching you comes through very strongly in B.B. Walker's translation. The strength of this translation is due to B.B. Walker's deep association with Taoist teachings, such that when one reads his "I Ching" translation it touches the intuitive far more than the intellect - a real gift to the reader as far as I am concerned.
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Jim Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars The Book of Life - Words to Live By - Define Your Life
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2011
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What to say - where to begin... This book is an absolute treasure. Before this manuscript, I read the `Tao Te Ching', by Jane English. It feels like where one book ended, the other began. There are many similar views between the two concerning: how to feel, how to think, and how to apply. The `I Ching' is another book you can read a little every day -OR- read its entirety in 2 hours. I personally read 2-3 chapters a day. I would soak in the material, and then write down essential points at the close of each section.
Firstly, hats off to Brian Browne Walker with this user friendly version of the `I Ching'. Anyone can read it, and if you allow some time, you can then absorb the information and attempt to apply. Each chapter is 2 pages long, but a wealth of knowledge is contained in each and every one. If everyone read this book and applied a fraction of it, we might revert back to when we lived in a better time, rather than the current state of affairs. However, you cannot force anyone to do anything; with that said, read this book for yourself, and be on your way to becoming a better human being.
Everything happens for a reason including the daily struggles in life we encounter. More important, is how we as individuals, deal with these situations. This is what shapes us as individuals. There is such a positive outlook represented in this masterpiece. In my opinion, who wouldn't benefit from reading this volume? It is extremely valuable to read 1-2 chapters per day. This is just enough to remind you of what is truly important in life - not the things we can reach out and touch.....but peace of mind...
There many recurring ideals which are extremely significant. I would like to mention a few:
1). Proper principles - stay loyal to them for they are your most important asset. No matter what, stay correct in your thoughts, in your words and in your actions.
2). Non-action; Do nothing. You cannot force anyone or anything. So what do you do? Allow things to happen of their own accord. This goes for people as well. You cannot force others to do what you want. You cannot push people to do the right thing, so simply allow them to learn at their own pace.
3). Inferior elements - free your body and mind of all inferior thoughts. As soon as you feel yourself going the wrong way, eradicate this thought process and take an alternate route; the right route.
4). Do not judge others - rather be patient with them. More importantly focus your attention inward and how to work on honing your skills. Look at yourself as a `work in progress'. As good of a person as you are, you can always work on some facet to improve. Discover what qualities you need to sharpen, and take the necessary steps
5). Acceptance - accept life and all that it brings to us. Realize that no matter what comes to us whether disaster or fortune; there is a reason why it is happening. Understand - this particular event is occurring because this is exactly what we need to work on a specific aspect of our character. Grasp this opportunity to fix your inner self. Learn from it and embrace all that this chance has to offer.
This book will not be collecting dust in my house. Thank you once again to the author for bringing something wonderful to light!
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Alex Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Definitive guide to self-esteem
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2018
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I have used this book as a reference for spiritual growth and maintenance for over ten years and the results of applying the instructions within have brought me unimaginable success in all areas of my life. Without meaning to sound too dramatic, this book was a huge factor in turning my life around from aimless despair to exceptional adventure and achievement. I bought this newer copy as a part wedding gift for an acquaintance who is an aspiring but unctuously preachy spiritual guru and having this simplified and accessible translation of what can be considered one of the greatest spiritual sources that almost anyone can apply with minimal fuss. A 5 minute reading - even once a week - will offer more benefits than any time spent withering on social media. And with him being married to a Chinese woman made this gift the ideal thought for their future success and good fortune together.
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Just a girl who loves a boy
4.0 out of 5 stars If the iChing leaves you confused, start with this book.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2020
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For years I have been interested in the iChing but reading the advices/divinations have always left me confused - see the great man, you may cross the great river etc... This book appears to be very sympathetic to the original meanings (that I've understood!) by stripping them down to plain English. I am aware there is information missing; such as deeper information on the feeling of the Trigrams, which I would like to have seen but as a 'beginner' or plain English book to the iChing I thoroughly recommend it.
There are also typo's. The most significant found thus far is hexagram 8, with changing lines 2 and 3 listed as exactly the same.
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Jonathan Baldie
5.0 out of 5 stars A guide to the serene and stress-free life
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 19, 2018
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The I Ching teaches you the art of letting go and allowing nature to take its course. This has had a profoundly positive effect on my life. I so often find now that best course of action is to observe events objectively and see the rightness in nature's course. The I Ching's advice has stood the test of time for over two-and-a-half thousand years—that alone should be a key to its eternal advice.
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Alex Brocklehurst
5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless and powerful wisdom for living
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 9, 2021
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This book is a treasure - combining wise life advice with a divinatory component creating a formidable oracle. Knowing you are on a productive path can be a challenge. The I Ching helps confirm (or not) the path beneath your feet as solid, or what might make it so.
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Paul Jeffels
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent translation of the I Ching
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2018
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An excellent translation of the I Ching, with clear instructions of how to use the system. The author has a very thorough understanding of the Daoist philosophy, which shows throughout this book
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Allan Rathbone
Jun 25, 2019Allan Rathbone rated it it was amazing
At the point of this writing, I have returned to this book off and on, sometimes on a daily basis, for 13 years. I often do daily readings, but I do not believe in fortune telling. I view it more akin to how some people read daily passages in the bible. The underlying philosophy being expressed by Walker resonates very deeply and speaks toward the best part of me. This book helps me to be the person I want to be, and it has made an immeasurable impact on my life.
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Skip Unger
Jul 06, 2022Skip Unger rated it really liked it
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Great translation of this Chinese classic. Easy to read and understand, easy to use hexagram chart. Recommended for those interested in the I Ching.
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Joshua D
Jan 05, 2021Joshua D rated it liked it
What I wanted was a translation of the I Ching that is meant to help Westerners understand the original text, which I think this does. It also inserts a lot of talk of deities, which is nonsensical.
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