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Are there any good books on the I Ching that have quality (not hippie dippie New Age (apologize if that's your thing)) explanatory notes? I know that I should just let it speak to me but with such varying translations I'd like to have a firmer grasp on some of the more elusive concepts that should transcend all translations.
Appreciate any suggestions. :bows: -anarchophila
...We're so divorced from the China of thousands of years ago that I think some recent scholarship would really inspire me with better readings. I know that I should just let it speak to me but with such varying translations I'd like to have a firmer grasp on some of the more elusive concepts that should transcend all translations.
Appreciate any suggestions. :bows:
-anarchophila
Can anyone out there think of a published translation or commentary which is "hippie-dippie"?
Brad, I'm curious, why do you keep them?
It is more likely the resurgence of traditional religions and a new sense of external cultural threat has turned Westerners back to their own native traditions.
But I noticed something else. Looking at Brad's "Bibliography," I would estimate at least two-thirds - maybe even three-fourths - of all English-language books about the Yi were published between 1970 and 2000. After 2000, there has been a noticeable drop in the number of new books, seemingly fewer with every passing year.
Bruce, you never stop surprising me! I always think of "hippie-dippie" the same way I think of "loosey-goosey" - that is, lots of vague, fuzzy, feel-good talk that more or less accommodates everybody and everything. Cheech and Chong. Everything's cool, everything's mellow, whatever.
Brad, I'm curious, why do you keep them?
nothing stays which isn't currently used. Used to drive my ex nuts,
Hmmm, if I was reading that as a line from the Yi... Yeah, I think I see the connection.
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Wow, that took me awhile to get. Will withhold comment, though this is usually where a guy jumps up and down, pounding his manly chest. Let's just say, I know what's up. Oops, there I go, doing ape dance.
AaaaaAaAaaaaAaAaaaaaaaa!!!!!
I agree with you.My guess is that apathy reigns supreme, as materialism enjoys the same sort of renaissance as in the '50's, except that now everything is bought on credit, except for the $5 lattes... sometimes.
Clarity,
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