Unveiling the Mystery of the I Ching

Every I Ching book has a different focus when translated. This explains how an image is derived from the structure. It can be a little intimidating for a beginner, but intermediate and advanced students will appreciate. Very rare to have Chinese authorship offering their perspective / translation of an ethnic literary tradition. Be warned that this book's content skips certain topics like 'How to create the hexagram for inquiry' because this work itself is heavy explaining subtle shifts of the line's dynamics and interactions within itself and the connection with a subsequent hexagram.

Have only been working with this translation for a few days, but can say it's without doubt the most innovative I've acquired in many years (and I bought out Powell's inventory of ones I did not already own 16 months ago). Have never found a more accessible interpretation of the interplay between, and evolution of, moving lines. Drawing two or three or more of these, in any sequence with any hexagram, seems here to make sense. As testament, I bought the Kindle version & am returning to acquire a hard copy too, it's going to become my working notebook for at least the next year.

Lots of very detailed information on each hexagram. Beyond what most other books provide, Chang includes detailed descriptions of inner and changed forms, sequences of hexagrams, along with excellent translations and commentary. His writing on technical aspects is clear and easier to follow than Wilhelm, and is easily relatable to readings. I have used the online version for years and it is still an invaluable resource.

Chuck Tang's translation and interpretation of the I Ching is the most profound publication that has come out since the translation by Richard Wilhelm. It is perfect for the serious reader who wishes to understand in-depth mechanisms of change and the impact of cause-and-effect

excellent book

Excellent! A very readable traditional Yijing from a native Chinese author. Required reading if you wish to understand the Chinese approach to the Yijing. Agree with the other reviewer that it deserves to be better known.

It filled my expectations. Thanks.

I believed that I had every interpretation of this ancient classic until I found this one.Tuck Chang goes to the heart of the matter which in my opinion are the lines of the hexagrams; the life blood of the I Ching.Unrivaled insights. Both from a technical standpoint of what happens when a single line changes position, is a moving line , but also connecting the transitional meaning to other hexagrams. Metaphors, paradoxes and insights are clearly elucidated.Both Lao Tsu and Confucious are both considered in the Yin and Yang flavors of this classic Oracle.Thank you Chuck Tang.

A good edition with a very concise set of explanations of the origins of the Gua and of the Ten Wings etc.

Excellent! A very readable traditional Yijing from a native Chinese author. Required reading if you wish to understand the Chinese approach to the Yijing.

Traduction encore imparfaite, dans le sens où le texte reste parfois obscur, mais c'est néanmoins à mon avis la meilleure actuellement disponible vers une langue occidentale. Les autres (celle de Wilhelm exceptée) ne valent bien souvent pas mieux que ce qu'offrirait google translate.

Excellent analysis of the hexagrams! Best on the market!