The Complete Idiot's Guide to I Ching | 
 enlarge | Authors: Elizabeth Moran, Master Joseph Yu, Joseph Yu
Publisher: Alpha
Category: Book
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 683208
Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 336
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 7.4 x 0.8
ISBN: 0028639790
Dewey Decimal Number: 133.33
UPC: 021898639790
EAN: 9780028639796
ASIN: 0028639790
Publication Date: July 26, 2001
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Product Description
The Complete Idiot's Guide to the I Ching addresses many questions: What is the I Ching? Who wrote it? How does it work? How is an oracle written 3,00 years ago relevant to the modern world? How can I use the I Ching to answer a question, concern, or dilemma? How does the I Ching relate to chaos theory, theoretical physics, psychology, and mathematics? In The Complete Idiot's Guide to the I Ching, you'll learn that this revered work is not just a silly book of fortune-telling, a superstitious relic catering to the gullible and vulnerable. Rather, you'll come to understand the I Ching is a profound work grounded in science and mathematics. That somehow, magically and mysteriously, it connects us with the universe (or what you may choose to call the great unknown, the sea of consciousness, the spirit world, God) to provide a meaningful answer that speaks to our situation.
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 One of the best but--- January 7, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I think this is surprisingly good, one of the top five for sure. I would recommend it. HOwever, after using it over a long period of time I began to notice the commentaries had some peculiarities. For one thing, the man is telling you to "sever the relationship" way too often. To me, that goes against the philosophy of the i ching which is to bend with the wind and take the moderate approach. Running around severing your ties with various people is an extreme act and not moderate. I'd be wary of that, if I were you. And it's not like he just says it in one or two places, but in SEVERAL places. One of the hexagrams he even names "severing" so that every line is about getting rid of someone in your life. Even on hexagram 50 (the cauldron) line five, which usually is a very positive line (about the handles on the cauldron being upgraded to jade or something) he says something like, "people have betrayed you--rid yourself of them." I don't know how he got that idea out of that line. No one else has anything remotely with such a negative connotation.
He also says often that people are gossiping about you, betraying you, etc. It's kind of like he's paranoid. There's a time and a place for that but I don't think people in general are so much like that as this version indicates and, besides, this guy needs to think more about forgiving people for their bad behavior instead of jettisoning them out of his life like one of the machines at a target practice range that hurls clay pigeons out onto the grass: sever the relationship! sever the relationship! sever the relationship! It's really too much.
That said, this version has a lot going for it, just be warned. I noticed it's also over-priced for one that's used right now. It's not THAT good--I'd just buy the one by alfred huang and stephen karcher's may be a little overly optimistic at times but is excellent. Good luck.
An enjoyable and ideal guide to the I-Ching. September 1, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I finally found a copy of this book.Knowing how good these "Complete idiots" series books are this book is just what I had hoped for.
This book explains I-Ching in simple to understand English with some technical explanations throughout.An ideal book for anyone even if you are just starting to learn I-Ching.Its is an enjoyable read.One of the most enjoyable I-Ching books I own.
Each hexagram is covered by a double page and covered in great detailed but doesnt drag on.Step by step instructions,advice on what kinds of questions to ask and how to interpret your reading.Even has a section on Feng Shui.I like the hexagram reference section at the front of the book,in colour too.Nice touch.One of the more thorough books on I-Ching.
I hope the publishers reprint this book.
Comprehensive and thoroughly enjoyable August 7, 2004
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Elizabeth Moran and Master Joseph Yu did a wonderful job in writing "The Complete Idiot's Guide to The I Ching". Yijing is a powerful divination tool in traditional Chinese culture. It has been intriguing and difficult to understand thoroughly. This book is well organized in explaining from the historical background to tts modern day application, as well as how to utilize the knowledge further to open our mind and improve our life. It is thoroughly enjoyable reading. Thank you for a job well done.
Very well written book about the I Ching July 11, 2004
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Usually, the "Complete Idiot's" and "Dummies" books give you the basic information on their subject, with some depth, but nothing too encompassing. I was very surprised with this book -- it gives in-depth information about the I Ching and its history, as well as touching upon other things like synchronicity. The translation of the I Ching included in the book is also rather well done, and better than some stand-alone translations (for example, "The Taoist I Ching"). I learned a lot about the I Ching from this book. Recommended.
Simplicity and completeness March 26, 2003
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
While new to I Ching, I find myself fortunate to find this work. It brings a structured simplicity with comprehensiveness that is essential in order to give the I Ching veracity and approachability. Excellent.
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