Metaphysics & Philosophy
I Ching Introduction
The Study Of I Ching (Yi Jing) And How It Can Help You Take Control Of Your Life
I Ching (Yi Jing) is also referred to as Zhouyi, Book of Changes, and Classic of Changes. It is one of the oldest Chinese books – an ancient method of divination, which is widely used in modern East Asia and Western cultures. It is considered as one of the most influential philosophical books of all time. Billions of people read it, which also makes it one of the most popular books in the world. The main reason behind the huge popularity of this ancient text is the belief that it can help in giving us a better understanding of ourselves and of life as a whole.
The History of Confucius
Confucius is the famous Chinese thinker and philosopher who had written analects during the warring states, i.e., ca 475 BCE – 221 BCE. His thought processes had influenced the Chinese and East Asian. In fact, it continues to influence people for his works have a deep meaning. Confucius analects or Lunyun (Chinese) are a record of the words and acts of this great philosopher. His thoughts focused on human and moral values. It covered various aspects like propriety, righteousness, loyalty, filial piety, etc. These thoughts were expressed in the form of Confucius quotes. His thoughts and philosophies were considered as a fundamental course of study for any Chinese scholar. This kind of importance prevailed for almost two thousand years. In fact, the ones who did not study his philosophies were looked down, they were considered morally incorrect. His books portray intelligence and spirituality and, not to mention, human values. The followers or disciples are many and so are his students. The Lunyun was written over a period of 30 to 50 years during the spring and autumn period.