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ISBN:
Category : Divination
Languages : en
Pages : 336
Book Description
Ling Chʻi Ching
Author: Ling Ch'i Ching
Author: Ralph D. SawyerPublisher: Basic Books
ISBN: 9780813341743
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 352
Book Description
The Ling Ch'I Ching was first created by an unknown Chinese scholar who consciously sought to present the world with a more accessible oracle than the esoteric I Ching. For centuries the Ling Ch'I Chinghas been a popular divination device for attaining self-knowledge and wisdom. Like its more famous cousin, the I Ching, the Ling Ch'I Chingis rich in poetic language and metaphorical imagery, linking the dynamic principles of heaven and earth with the affairs of people. But the Ling Ch'I Chingis far more accessible than the I Ching, focusing on the concerns of day-to-day life and positive accomplishment, with no "moving lines" to interpret. The method of consultation includes throwing twelve coins, which are then arranged in three rows to yield one of 125 possible trigraphs. In the text, each trigraph is represented by a core oracle describing a situation, problem, or event, and its internal dynamic, along with a verse emphasizing the trigraph's more subtle, intuitive qualities. To aid the reader in interpreting the oracle, selections from classical commentaries have been included, as well as the translators' own commentary on the text.
Ling Ch'i Ching
Author: Publisher:
ISBN: 9780760712399
Category : Divination
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
"Ralph Sawyer's translation highlights the contemporary relevancy of the text, providing clear notes on the structure of the text and verses, explanation of the commentaries, a glossary, and a consoltation chart. And, there are no "moving lines" to interpret. Sawyer also includes selections from classical commentaries, as well his own commentary. This text is an effective tool for tackling the concerns of day-to-day life, and it provides inspiration for staying on a positive life course."--Jacket.
Spirit Tokens of the Ling Qi Jing
Author: Shuo DongfangPublisher: Weatherhill, Incorporated
ISBN:
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Chinese divination manual from the third century, containing 125 oracular poems accompanied by commentaries.
Chinese Publications in the Collections of the National Agricultural Library
Author: National Agricultural Library (U.S.)Publisher:
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Category : Agriculture
Languages : en
Pages : 86
Book Description
Mainland China, Official Standard Names Approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names: A-L
Author: United States. Geographic Names DivisionPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : China
Languages : en
Pages : 800
Book Description
The Centenary Volume of the Baptist Missionary Society, 1792 - 1892
Author: A Vocabulary and Hand-Book of the Chinese Language
Author: Justus DoolittlePublisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 3382197219
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 562
Book Description
Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Vocabulary and Handbook of the Chinese Language
Author: Justus DoolittlePublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Chinese language
Languages : en
Pages : 718
Book Description
Chinese Transformation of Buddhism
Author: Kenneth Kuan Sheng Ch'enPublisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN: 1400872081
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 356
Book Description
When Buddhism was introduced into China at about the beginning of the Christian era, the Chinese were captivated at first by its overpowering world view. Consequently, Buddhism in China has usually been discussed in terms of the Indianization of Chinese life and thought, but Kenneth Ch'en shows that as Indian ideas were gaining ground the Chinese were choosing among them and modifying them to fit their situation. To demonstrate how the Chinese transformed Buddhism the author investigates its role in the ethical, political, literary, educational, and social life of the Chinese. Buddhism was able to gain a wide following by accommodating itself to Chinese ethical practices. The Buddhist monastic community submitted to the jurisdiction of the state and the monasteries also became integrated into the economic life of the empire through their ownership of land and their operation of industrial and commercial enterprises. Through an analysis of the work of a representative Chinese poet the author reveals the ways in which Buddhism came to be reflected in the literary life of China. Finally, he explores the methods used by the Buddhists to popularize their religion. Originally published in 1973. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
