These unbroken lines stand for the primal power, which is lightgiving, active, strong, and of the spirit. Richard wilhelm 10 may 1873 2 march 1930 was a german sinologist, theologian, and missionary. The i ching yi jing is recognized by both confucians and taoists as a foundational work, and wilhelm shows why. The only person who approached the book i ching as document of culture and worked with scholars steeped in the still living tradition of the greatest philosophies of china, was richard wilhelm, who was himself not only a scholar, but a man. The first hexagram is made up of six unbroken lines. The i ching or book of changes bollingen series general 170 3rd edition, kindle edition by hellmut wilhelm editor, preface, c. Its origin goes back to mythical antiquity, and it has occupied the attention of the most eminent scholars of china down to the present day. Despite the appearance over the years of numerous other interpretations of this peerless chinese classic many based on wilhelms work, the poetic beauty and quintessentially chinese character captured by wilhelms translation endures like no other. Richard wilhelm was born far from china, in germany, in 1873. When its wisdom is sought with sincerity and sensitivity, this ancient chinese oracle can help to promote success and good fortune and to impart balance and perspective to ones life. Richard wilhelm richard wilhelm 18731930 was a german sinologist, who translated several of the chinese classics into german. The word ching indicates a sacred work that enjoys awe and respect.
Lao first opened my mind to the wonders of the book of changes. In the ten years from 19, wilhelm worked with lao to translate the i ching from chinese into german, and this translation proved to be the most influential western translation of this ancient text, translated in turn into many other languages itself. However, the organization of the text has been changed to match the chinese version and the transliterated chinese names have been from their original form to their pinyin form. Books by richard wilhelm author of the i ching or book of. The book of changes i ching in chinese is unquestionably one of the most important books in the worlds literature. I ching the book of changes the introductions to the i ching by richard wilhelm and c. The wilhelm baynes translation of the i ching was first published in english in 1951 and has never been out of print. It has exerted a living influence in china for 3,000 years, and. This documentary follows the journey of 19th century philosopher richard wilhelm, whose search for spiritual meaning led him to china, where he would. These speculations, already broached in the commentary called wen yen, later formed the bridge connecting the philosophy of the five stages elements of change, as laid down in the book of history shu ching with the philosophy of the book of changes, which is based solely on the polarity of positive and negative principles. For centuries, the i ching or book of changes has been consulted for sage advice at lifes turning points. Richard wilhelm author of the i ching or book of changes. The book of changes by lars bo christensen is a compendium of material suitable for close study of the zhouyi. Enter your question in the available textbox, if you want.
Wisdom of changes richard wilhelm and the i ching 2011. The most influential i ching translation was the 1923 german translation of richard wilhelm, which was translated into english in 1950 by cary baynes. An older form of the title is zhou yi, changes of the zhou, from the name of the zhou dynasty 1122256 bc, under which it came into being. He lived in china for 25 years, became fluent in spoken and written chinese, and grew to love and admire the chinese people. Understanding the i ching 0691001715 by wilhelm, hellmut. Its origin goes back to mythical antiquity, and it has occupied the attention of the most eminent scholars of china down to the present day i. The english text of the translation is derived from sacred books of the east, volume 16, the i ching by james legge, 1899 source. More than just a translation, richard wilhelms i ching is a profound introduction to the chinese worldview. This inspirational documentary charts the story of pioneer and humanitarian richard willem who in transcribing of the i ching the book of changes introduced its teachings to the western world. The book of changes as we know it today dates from chinas bronze age, around 3000 years ago, though its origins certainly predate this. Ancient chinese wisdom to inspire and enlighten arkana new ed by c.
He translated many philosophical works from chinese into german that in turn have been translated into other major languages of the world, including english. By the time of the han dynasty 206 bc to 220 ad it became something similar to the text we know today as the classic of changes or book of changes. Jan 24, 2014 bettina wilhelm, the granddaughter of richard wilhelm the man needs no introduction for any westerner who has dabbled with the i ching directed a poignant, artistic, and sentimental documentary on the man who was her grandfather and who is credited with introducing the west to the i ching. For him and for his son, hellmut wilhelm, the book of changes represented not just a mysterious book of oracles or a notable source of the taoist and confucian. The i ching or book of changes the richard wilhelm translation from chinese into german rendered into english by cary f. Why use richard wilhelms translation of the i ching. It has exerted a living influence in china for 3,000 years, and interest in it has been rapidly spreading in the west. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the.
Wisdom of changes richard wilhelm and the i ching 2011 missionary richard wilhelm is the man who brought the book of changes to the west. Richard wilhelm has 120 books on goodreads with 37848 ratings. Wisdom of changes richard wilhelm and the i ching youtube. The book has discussion of the historical backdrop of the zhouyi, including selections from the zuozhuan, one of the earliest texts that mentions the zhouyi. Extracts from the wilhelms iching translations introductory. Official trailer wisdom of changes richard wilhelm and. For the admirers of ancient chinese wisdom, the tao te king by laotse was added in english and in german a superb presentation of the i ching. Nov, 2011 lama anagarika govinda, the inner structure of the i ching. With more than two and a half millennias worth of commentary and interpretation, the i ching is an influential text read throughout the world, providing. Iching translated book of changes is one of the classic books of the confucian canon. The i ching, or book of changes, a common source for both confucianist and taoist philosophy, is one of the first efforts of the human mind to place itself within the universe. His writings, especially his translations of the i ching. Home i ching or book of changes richard wilhelmcary f.
These unbroken lines stand for the primal power, which. The only person who approached the book i ching as document of culture and worked with scholars steeped in the still living tradition of the greatest philosophies of china, was richard wilhelm, who was himself not. The first book is about the hexagramsthe meanings of the lines and wilhelms extensive comments. The first book is about the hexagramsthe meanings of the lines and wilhelm s extensive comments. Despite the appearance over the years of numerous other interpretations of this peerless chinese classic many based on wilhelm s work, the poetic beauty and quintessentially chinese character captured by wilhelm s translation endures like no other. They create a strong bridge for people in the west to approach and understand the unique spiritual and cultural insights of the east. The wilhelmbaynes translation of the iching was first published in english in 1951 and has never been out of print. This is a photo of my i ching, an edition in portuguese 1993, translated from richard wilhelm, german translation 1956, 1923, with preface of c. I ching or book of changes by wilhelm richard, richard. I ching, the classic bookofchanges this is version 4, with exactly the same functionality as version 3, but as yet without savereading option.
Bettina wilhelm, the granddaughter of richard wilhelm the man needs no introduction for any westerner who has dabbled with the i ching directed a poignant, artistic, and sentimental documentary on the man who was her grandfather and who is credited with introducing the west to the i ching. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rickard wilhelm s version of i ching is still regarded as one of the most competent and trustworthy. Although thomas mcclatchie and james legge had both translated the text in the 19th century, the text gained significant traction during the counterculture of the 1960s, with the translations of. Chinese sovereigns and princes consulted the book on the most diverse issues, such as political, wealth, health, wars, the meaning of dreams, and so on. The wilhelmbaynes i ching the translation for many people, still amazons bestselling version, and guaranteed to be found on the bookshelf of every i ching enthusiast. I ching translated book of changes is one of the classic books of the confucian canon. The princetonbollingen series in world mythology princeton bollingen paperbacks. The wests foremost translator of the i ching, richard wilhelm thought deeply about how contemporary readers could benefit from this ancient work and its perennially valid insights into change and chance. Tradition has it that the genesis of the book of changes, or i ching, is owed to fu xi, some 5000 years ago. Official trailer wisdom of changes richard wilhelm and the. He also incorporated the text of the original i ching into an interactive computer program. Nov 01, 2012 wisdom of changes richard wilhelm and the i ching interviews. The wilhelm lectures on the book of changes volume 7 of bollingen series general series bollingen series mythos princeton, n.