The Book of Changes is one of the ancient Chinese classics, known as the "first of the group classics" and a treasure of Chinese culture. It is a classic work on natural philosophy, cosmology, and the wisdom of life, and has had a profound impact on Chinese culture and thought. However, the esoteric and obscure nature of the I Ching also discourages many people. So, as a beginner with zero foundation, how to learn the I Ching on your own?
Master Wu Quantum of the Book of Changes said: We need to understand the basic concepts and basic knowledge of the Book of Changes. In the process of self-study, we can start with some entry-level books and materials, such as "Introduction to the I Ching", "Interpretation of the I Ching", etc. These books usually introduce the basic concepts, hexagrams, proverbs, divination, etc., to help us understand the basic framework and way of thinking of the I Ching.
Second, we need to learn Xi basic hexagrams and epithets of the I Ching. Hexagrams are the basic symbols of the I Ching, representing different meanings and symbols. The hexagram is the explanation and explanation of the hexagram, through which we can better understand the meaning and significance of the hexagram. In the process of learning Xi, we can start with the basic hexagrams and words, and gradually expand to other hexagrams and words.
In the third step, we need to understand the divination methods and techniques of the I Ching. Divination is an important application of the Book of Changes, through which you can ** future trends and results. When learning Xi divination, we can first Xi learn some basic divination methods and skills, such as shaking hexagrams, interpreting hexagrams, etc. At the same time, we also need to understand the limitations of divination, and not be overly superstitious and rely on the results of divination.
Finally, we need to apply the knowledge of the I Ching to practical life. Learning Xi I Ching is not only to understand natural philosophy and life wisdom, but more importantly, to apply this knowledge to practical life and guide our words and deeds. For example, the ideas of "self-improvement" and "virtue" in the Book of Changes can inspire us to make continuous progress in life and improve our quality and abilityAt the same time, the ideas of "Yin and Yang Harmony" and "The Golden Mean" in the Book of Changes can guide us to be more reasonable and fair in handling interpersonal relationships and making decisions.
I Ching Master Wu Quantum introduced: "I Ching Introductory Zero-based Self-Study" requires us to continue to learn Xi, practice and think. It is only through continuous study and Xi practice that the I Ching can truly become a part of our lives and bring more wisdom and enlightenment to our lives.