I Ching was among "the five classics" edited by Confucius, and the philosopher is reputed to have wished for fifty more years of life to study it.
It contains the basic text attributed to King Wan and his son, the Duke of Chou, Appendixes usually ascribed to Confucius, an informative Preface by Legge, and extensive footnotes..
This volume is the standard English translation by the great Sinologist James Legge, prepared for the series Sacred Books of the East.
Its profound influence extends to the worlds of business, psychoanalysis, literature, and art.
One of the few divination manuals to survive into modern times, I Ching is of enormous significance to the history of religions and philosophy.
The ancient text has provided inspiration to countless spiritual seekers of many persuasions. and ranks among the most important works in the history of Chinese culture.
The Book of Changes, as it is known in the Western world, dates back to before 1,000 B.
C.
I Ching was among "the five classics" edited by Confucius, and the philosopher is reputed to have wished for fifty more years of life to study it
