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I Ching Bookshelf

When I last searched Amazon.com for I Ching books, there were 3,398 results. Which is worth having? Which would suit you? And which is a waste of a perfectly good tree?

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I Ching Bookshelf #1: Getting started

Where to begin

I Ching books recommended if you are just starting out.
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I Ching Bookshelf #2: in-depth

How to delve further

Books that will help you explore more possibilities
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I Ching bookshelf #3: historical insight

Searching for the roots of the oracle

Understanding the oracle's historical roots - the stories, ways of living and beliefs behind it - can be surprisingly helpful in understanding what it's trying to tell you now.
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What do you look for in an I Ching book?

When you leaf through or try out a new translation, what are you looking for? What characteristics do you feel are most important?

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The Virtual I Ching Bookshelf

There are some I Ching translations online that are as good as or better than what you can find in the shops.
I Ching, Book of Sun and Moon
LiSe Heyboer's outstanding I Ching site includes a complete translation of the Zhouyi and Daxiang. It's also the best source I know of to learn the etymology of the Chinese characters.
The Book of Changes
An in-depth, scholarly work by Bradford Hatcher, which includes a straightforward translation with commentary, and a character-by-character version. (And several other *volumes* of information.)

There's also a translation of the Daodejing at the same page.

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hilaryjb

I'm an I Ching diviner and coach, based in sunny Oxfordshire, UK.

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