I Ching Workbook by R.L. Wing

by Unknown Author

An important, new interpretation of the I Ching , the 5,000-year-old Chinese book of wisdom, in a unique workbook format designed to help truth-seekers find new meaning and enlightenment in its ancient lore.Designed for those actively exploring this ancient system in order to better understand their lives, The I Ching Workbook serves as a simple guide to the study and interpretation of the I Ching 's advice. It provides a format for each of the 64 hexagrams that allows one to record the various responses of the I Ching . Insights regarding health, relationships, business, politics, travel, career, social events, and inner development have been sought of the I Ching , or Book of Change , for thousands of years. With contiinued consultation of the I Ching concerning all apsects of your life, you will begin to preceive patterns to the I Ching 's responses—and therefore, certain patterns to the changes in your life. R.L. Wing's new interpretation incorporates cultural and linguistic changes that will greatly enhance your understanding of our world's most ancient book. You can now begin to use this valuable tool to bring new meaning and insight into your life.

Genres: Divination, Spirituality, Philosophy, Nonfiction, Reference, Taoism, Metaphysics

Unknown Binding

First published December 19, 1978

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Reviews

[Bert Carson · Rating 4 out of 5]

R.L. Wing translated three books - The Tao, The Art of War (Strategy), and the I Ching. My library would be incomplete without them.

[Athen Zachary · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book belonged to my mother and I borrowed it from her when I was about 15. It became a permanent loan and, 24 years later and one tattered, torn copy since, I still use it sometimes daily.

The hexagram interpretations are westernized, pragmatic and oriented toward the business world more than personal relationships or self development. That said, this book is great for beginners, with a history of the Book of Change, a clear description of how to use it for divination and contemplation and a useful graph of the 64 hexagrams.

I use it along with other commentaries that reveal more of the original text.

[Tita · Rating 5 out of 5]

As with my recent (re-)purchase of Richard Wilhelm's larger translation, I recently (re-)bought this book because I haven't been able to find my old and well-worn copy (long story). I am thrilled to have it again.

I love this version of the I Ching for its brevity, its simplicity, when I need a reading that is clear and to-the-point. This "workbook" format also allows me to track my questions and how many times a particular hexagram has come up, how many times a specific moving line has come up and when, and so forth. It's almost like a diary for containing my own notes while being able to read the I Ching's answers.

As I've indicated at the Wilhelm version, I turn to Richard Wilhelm's translation whenever I need a deeper and fuller reading, or whenever I feel that the Workbook has only scratched the surface. But for most mundane questions, the Workbook is a great resource or at the very least a wonderful starting point.

[Michele · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have had this workbook since the early '80s - it is really worn out and has been a part of my life since then. I use danish heart coins to toss with this book. I couldn't get my head around using the sticks instead, even though I was given some...

[Tigress · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is my oracle bible. I have one copy that's so worn out that the cover has come off and many of the pages are missing. I finally broke down and got another one. Hopefully, this one will last a while.

[John Hartfield · Rating 3 out of 5]

Learning something new is a little hard when skeptical, so a open mind is needed but this ancient art does not cease to amaze.

[Zora · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I threw the I Ching (with Lincoln head pennies minted the year of my birth--the original writers of this would never have anticipated that, eh?) I had three translations/interpretations, but this was the clearest one and I quickly shelved the other two and used only this. It's amazing how often it told me to shut up and let things go. It's even more amazing how poor I was at listening to that good advice back then.

I've gotten better since my sex hormones moved out (like a noisy roommate you only appreciate the absence of once he is gone and the resulting silence lets you stay still inside), and I am more inclined toward non-action in general these days*, and end up more shocked and amused when the wheel turns so that I am briefly on top for a split second rather than longing to cling to that moment as I did back in 1995. So I wouldn't go purchase it again because of the ways that I have changed, but I highly recommend it if this is the sort of reference you would want.

*Though I suppose that reviewing a book is an action.

[Urban Healers of LA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding and extraordinary life guidance!

[Joe Fiala · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cool and useful book. The page layout is excellent and easy for quick, initial readings. Space for note-taking and reasonably clear interpretations.

[Alicia]

This looks hot. I wonder if I'd enjoy using this a lot.

[Esther Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just for fun. Y Ching is a life system based on a Chinese Philosopher's mathematical calculations after seeing a pattern on a tortoise shell.

[D Steven Ledingham · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great if your are into the I Ching

[nicole]

had this book for years and still use it

[Jack · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great companion piece to his I-Ching book, this allows you to track your own readings.