Book of Changes (易经)

Item

Title
Book of Changes (易经)
Chinese Title
易经
易經
Romanizations
Yijing
Yi jing
I Ching
Alternate Chinese Title
周易
Alternate Chinese Title Romanization
Zhouyi
Zhou yi
Chou Yi
Year
Zhou dynasty
Summary

The Yijing (Book of Changes) is an ancient Chinese divination text and a cornerstone of East Asian philosophy. Originally a bronze-age manual for oracles, it evolved into a profound cosmological system. It is built upon 64 hexagrams—sets of six stacked lines that are either solid (Yang) or broken (Yin). These symbols represent the dynamic balance of opposites and the inevitability of change. By consulting the Yijing, users seek alignment with the Dao (the Way), gaining insight into the present and guidance for the future. It teaches that the universe is in constant flux, emphasizing that wisdom lies in adapting to these eternal cycles.
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Item sets
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