Allan Lian posted an interesting note about the Yijing and what really takes to study the classic: A Lifetime It is also good to note that, while it is a good idea to read and learn about the Yi, it is also a good idea to know one’s limits in… Continue reading
Ah, nice observation by Allan Lian. Amazing how some people that chose to travel higher roads can get so lost. On the other hand, perhaps, it is just too easy to get lost in a forest where the individual trees can call too much attention to themselves. In such cases,… Continue reading
It appears the Yijing is a book of choice for Chinese prisoners, a tradition that, according to legend and history, goes back to one of the founders of the Zhou Dinasty, some 3000 years ago. Yes, I can see how the Yi can keep one from going insane in such… Continue reading
I found this interesting blog, by Manyul Im, while reading Sam Crane’s blog. Then I found a nice discussion about the concept of “Junzi”. Below is my own comment to the thread. (more as a record of my wandering brain droppings than for its actual usefulness…) Gentlemen Prefer Bronze «… Continue reading
Every time I hear or read about “throwing the I Ching the wrong way” I feel puke coming up in my throat. Get a clue, people, specially journalists that should know better about doing their home-work. Eli Stone — New York Magazine TV Review According to Eli Stone, the hotshot… Continue reading
