Richard Wilhelm (sinologist)

Richard Wilhelm (10 May 18732 March 1930) was a German sinologist, theologian and missionary. 
Life
He lived in China for 25 years, he became fluent in spoken and written Chinese, and grew to love and admire the Chinese people. He is best known for his translations of philosophical works from Chinese into German, which have been translated into other major languages of the world, including English. His translation of the I Ching is still known as one of the finest. Also known for his translation of The Secret of the Golden Flower. Carl Jung, was a personal friend of Wilhelm.Richard Wilhelm at School of Wisdom

Lau Nui Suan introduced Wilhelm to Chinese yoga philosophy and the psychology of the I Ching.
Family and friends
His son Hellmut Wilhelm was also a sinologist, and was professor of Chinese at the University of Washington. Wilhelm was a close friend of the renowned Chinese educator and diplomat Dr. Li Linsi.
Richard Wilhelm Translation Centre
The Richard Wilhelm Translation Centre at Ruhr-Universität Bochum was founded in 1993 by Helmut Martin.

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Category:1873 births
Category:1930 deaths
Category:German translators