The bagua (Chinese: 八卦; pinyin: bāguà; lit. ‘eight trigrams’) is a set of symbols from China intended to illustrate the nature of reality as being composed of mutually opposing forces reinforcing one another. Bagua is a group of trigrams—composed of three lines, each either “broken” or “unbroken”, which represent yin and yang, respectively. Each line having two possible states allows for a total of 23 = 8 trigrams, whose […]
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The Book of Changes is a philosophical system of ancient Asians. The basic philosophical thought is based on the foundation of balance through opposition and change (transformation). Currently, the Book of Changes is considered the quintessence of ancient Asian studies. It is applied to many areas of life such as astronomy, geography, military, human destiny… This […]
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The I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes, is a cornerstone of ancient Chinese philosophy and a revered classic in East Asian culture. Originating over 3,000 years ago, the I Ching is a complex system that blends metaphysical thought, philosophy, and cosmology. Its influence stretches across various aspects of life, from astronomy and […]
The I Ching, or Book of Changes, is a profound source of Eastern philosophy and ancient wisdom. Revered for thousands of years in China, it has fascinated Western thinkers and spiritual seekers worldwide with its complex system of hexagrams and its profound philosophical insights. This article explores the origins, theories, and practical applications of the […]
Upper trigram: Li The Clinging, FlameLower trigram: K’an The Abysmal, Water The Judgement Before Completion. Success. But if the little fox, after nearly completing the crossing, Gets his tail in the water, There is nothing that would further. The Image Fire over water: The image of the condition before transition. Thus the superior man is careful In the differentiation […]
Upper trigram: K’an The Abysmal, WaterLower trigram: Li The Clinging, Flame The Judgement After Completion. Success in small matters. Perseverance furthers. At the beginning good fortune, At the end disorder. The Image Water over fire: the image of the condition In After Completion. Thus the superior man Takes thoughts of misfortune And arms himself against it in advance. The […]
Upper trigram: Chên The Arousing, ThunderLower trigram: Kên Keeping Still, Mountain The Judgement Preponderance of the Small. Success. Perseverance furthers. Small things may be done; great things should not be done. The flying bird brings the message: It is not well to strive upward, It is well to remain below. Great good fortune. The Image Thunder on the mountain: […]
Upper trigram: Sun The Gentle, Wind, WoodLower trigram: Tui The Joyous, Lake The Judgement Inner Truth. Pigs and fishes. Good fortune. It furthers one to cross the great water. Perseverance furthers. The Image Wind over lake: the image of Inner Truth. Thus the superior man discusses criminal cases In order to delay executions. The Lines These texts apply only […]
Upper trigram: K’an The Abysmal, WaterLower trigram: Tui The Joyous, Lake The Judgement Limitation. Success. Galling limitation must not be persevered in. The Image Water over Lake: the image of Limitation. Thus the superior man Creates numbers and measure, And examines the nature of virtue and correct conduct. The Lines These texts apply only for the lines that were […]