The Illustrated I Ching Book by R. L Wing (Preowned)

"The I Ching is an eccentric oracle, writes R. L.

Wing. "Anyone who uses it for any length of time will discover that it has a distinct personality. It could be that it takes on the personality of the user, although it frequently assumes a startling and unpredictable posture. At times it likes to carry on a witty and multifaceted conversation; and at other times it petulantly dwells on a particular issue or problem. You may find it a willful book-neither to be put off nor to be used aimlessly. As your relationship with the I Ching becomes more famil-iar, it may embarrass you or frighten you, and will occasionally share a good laugh with you."

The Illustrated I Ching brings to its readers the first American translation of the major text of the I Ching. R. L. Wing, who executed this timely and lucid translation, is the author of the very popular companion volume, The I Ching Workbook

Beyond its enlightening translation, The Illustrated I Ching offers a unique and important insight into the ancient classic. Exploring such concepts as left-brain-right-brain perceptions, The Illustrated I Ching uses Chinese artwork to enhance the understanding of the mysterious text. Each of the sixty-four hexagrams, representing sixty-four varieties of human experience, is illuminated by an exceptional Chinese painting.

These paintings expressively suggest the mood or impact of the situation that each hexagram represents. In The Illustrated I Ching, R. L. Wing has provided readers with an easilv accessible tool for profound understanding of the principles behind the world's most ancient book.

Length: 176 pages

Publication date: 1982