num_pages: 134
description:      |     This book is a concise, thorough, and lucid     presentation of the I Ching-its history, structure, and     uses-in a surprisingly small volume. The author gives     a fascinating description of the history of the I Ching's     development, in so doing breaking down the     standard Western misconceptions about it-first     among them, its reputation as a fortune-telling device.     He also shows the ways in which the I Ching has     influenced Western thought. Throughout the book,     there is description of the practical uses of the I     Ching-including instructions for casting and reading     it-and an explanation of why the random act of     "throwing the I Ching" is a revelation of the qualities     of the present moment.     
language: English
title: Understanding the I Ching
titlecomplete: Understanding the I Ching
ratings_count: 11
publisher: Shambhala