I Ching

I Ching: The Book of Changes Paperback – Illustrated, August 14, 2019
by James Legge (Translator)

Originally a divination manual in the Western Zhou period (1000–750 BC), throughout the Warring States period and early imperial period (500–200 BC), the I Ching was transformed into a cosmological text with a series of philosophical commentaries known as the "Ten Wings". The I Ching is used in a type of divination called cleromancy, which uses apparently random numbers. Six numbers between 6 and 9 are turned into a hexagram, which can then be looked up in the text, in which hexagrams are arranged in an order known as the King Wen sequence. The interpretation of the readings found in the I Ching is a matter that has been endlessly discussed and debated over the centuries following its compilation, and many commentators have used the book symbolically, often to guide moral decision-making as informed by Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
 
The I Ching is one of China's oldest and most revered classics, originating as a divination manual during the Western Zhou period (1000–750 BC).
Utilizes cleromancy, a divination method using random numbers (typically six numbers between 6 and 9), which form a hexagram
The I Ching serves as a guide for moral decision-making, influenced by Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.
Often employed symbolically, the I Ching provides guidance beyond divination, offering insights into life's challenges and philosophical reflections.
Widely studied and translated, the I Ching has influenced not only Chinese culture but also global philosophical and spiritual thought, making it a timeless source of wisdom and reflection.
A clear and concise translation by James Legge, appendixes usually ascribed to Confucius, an informative Preface by Legge, and extensive footnotes.