What books should I read if I am a beginner?

What books should I read if I am a beginner?

In recent years, with the revival of traditional culture, more and more people have become interested in the "Book of Changes". As a treasure of Chinese culture, the "Book of Changes" is not only a book of divination, but also a philosophical classic. But for beginners, how should they choose when faced with the vast number of books related to the I Ching? This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days, recommend I Ching books suitable for beginners, and provide structured data for reference.

1. Why do beginners need to choose appropriate I Ching books?

The language of the "Book of Changes" itself is obscure and difficult to understand, and reading the original text directly may be intimidating for beginners. Choosing appropriate introductory books can help everyone better understand the basic concepts, hexagram meanings and application methods of the I Ching. At the same time, a good introductory book can also stimulate interest in learning and lay a solid foundation for subsequent in-depth study.

2. Recommendations for popular I-Ching introductory books on the Internet

3. How to learn the I Ching step by step?

1.The first stage: cultivating interest- It is recommended to choose an introductory book with easy-to-understand language, such as "The Book of Changes Is Really Easy" by Zeng Shiqiang.

2.Stage 2: Understand the basics- You can read "The Wisdom of the Book of Changes" by Fu Peirong and learn the basic meaning of the 64 hexagrams.

3.The third stage: practical application- Try to use I Ching thinking to analyze daily life problems, you can refer to some case analysis books.

4.Stage Four: In-depth Research- Read the annotated versions of classics such as "The Original Meaning of the Book of Changes" and combine them with the interpretations of other scholars.

4. Hotly discussed on the Internet: Common misunderstandings in studying the I Ching

Based on the Internet discussion data in the past 10 days, we have sorted out several misunderstandings that beginners are most likely to fall into:

5. Extended reading: Recommended learning resources for the I Ching

In addition to books, there are now many high-quality I Ching learning resources on the Internet. Based on recent popular searches, we recommend the following:

1.Online courses: The I-Ching introductory courses launched by major platforms are suitable for fragmented learning.

2.audio program: Audio of some scholars explaining the I Ching can be listened to while commuting.

3.learning community: Join the I Ching learning exchange group to discuss and answer questions with each other.

4.application software: Some APPs for querying and learning the I Ching, making it easy to check at any time.

6. Advice for beginners

1. Don’t pursue “mastery” from the beginning, establish the overall concept first.

2. It is recommended to prepare a notebook to record your understanding and insights.

3. You can consider the manifestation of hexagrams in life based on your own experience.

4. Keep an open mind and don’t get hung up on fixed explanations.

5. Persevere and treat studying the I Ching as a long-term spiritual practice.

Through the above recommendations and guidance, I believe that beginners can find a suitable entry path to the I Ching. Remember, the most important thing in studying the Book of Changes is to understand the wisdom contained in it, rather than memorizing the hexagrams and lines. I wish every beginner can be inspired and grow in the study of the I Ching.