{"product_id":"the-inner-structure-of-the-i-ching-the-book-of-transformations-paperback","title":"The inner structure of the I ching, the Book of transformations - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLama Anagarika Govinda\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecoding the I Ching: Lama Govinda's Timeless Insights\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA must-read for anyone interested in learning about the\u003cem\u003e I Ching, The Inner Structure of the I Ching\u003c\/em\u003e is unique in its exploration of this ancient work. Influential interpreter of Tibetan mysticism Lama Anagarika Govinda shares insights that evolved over decades from his travels, observations, and personal practice as he sought to understand this timeless and ancient Chinese text.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGovinda believed that the trigrams and hexagrams of the\u003cem\u003e I Ching\u003c\/em\u003e provide wisdom that is essential in cultivating compassion, self-mastery, and a life in harmony with nature and in service to others. He introduces original concepts of the eight symbols of transformation and the correspondence of the five elements of wood, fire, earth, iron, and water with the Chinese zodiac. He goes on to explain the Eight Houses of Hexagrams in both the traditional order of King Wen and the abstract \"movement in curves,\" all thoroughly illustrated with over 150 color diagrams.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe also discusses in depth the philosophical underpinnings of the text, exploring its roots in Taoist and Confucian thought. John Blofeld's introductory discourse firmly places the philosophical underpinnings of the\u003cem\u003e I Ching\u003c\/em\u003e in the context of Taoist principles and Tibetan Buddhism-a relationship the author further elaborates in his concluding remarks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eI Ching\u003c\/em\u003e is both fascinating and puzzling, especially to the uninitiated, but regardless of your familiarity with this prized text, you are in good hands with Lama Govinda: he has introduced generations to Tibetan Buddhism, Buddhist meditation, and Taoism through his books and commentary. This guide is a foundational resource for scholars, students, and practitioners of Eastern philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is also available from Echo Point Books as a hardcover (ISBN 1648374042).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 222\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6 x 10 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 28, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43829408956502,"sku":"9781648374050","price":122.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/5138\/4918\/files\/OCaY6__zh79781648374050.webp?v=1768919555","url":"https:\/\/www.sourceandsage.com\/products\/the-inner-structure-of-the-i-ching-the-book-of-transformations-paperback","provider":"Source \u0026 Sage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}