The Book of Changes, also known as the Book of Changes, is an important classic document in ancient China, and is known as the "foundation of Chinese culture". The Book of Changes is a comprehensive work about nature, life, universe and philosophy. It is named "Yi", which means "easy to understand and apply". The philosophical thought contained in the Book of Changes is not only an important part of China's ancient culture, but also a treasure in the world's cultural treasure house. This paper will discuss the modern application of ancient wisdom from the mystery of the Book of Changes.
The mystery of the book of changes
The Book of Changes was originally a divination method, and later it gradually evolved into a philosophical system. Based on the concepts of Yin and Yang, Five Elements and Eight Diagrams, The Book of Changes explores the laws of nature, life and the universe through divination and other means. The mystery of the Book of Changes lies in its philosophical thoughts, the most important of which is the philosophy of Yin and Yang.
The philosophy of Yin and Yang holds that everything in the universe is formed by the interaction of Yin and Yang. Yin and Yang are interdependent and mutually transformed, and their balance and harmony are the basis of the existence of the universe. The Book of Changes shows the interaction and transformation of Yin and Yang through "Eight Diagrams", which can be divided into eight types: Gan, Kun, Zhen, Xun, Kan, Li, Gen and Hui. Each type of Eight Diagrams has its own unique symbolic meaning and divination methods.
Modern application of Yijing
The Book of Changes is not only the ancient cultural heritage of China, but also a kind of wisdom with modern application value. The mystery of the Book of Changes can be applied to life, career, health and other aspects to help us better understand ourselves and the world around us, so as to better cope with various challenges in life.
Yijing divination
Divination in the Book of Changes is an application of the Book of Changes, which predicts the future and solves problems through divination. There are many methods of divination, the most commonly used of which is "San Qian method". The steps of the three-currency method are as follows:
1. Take out three coins, put them in the palm of your hand, close your eyes and meditate on divination.
2. Throw three coins at the same time, one heads and two tails.
3. Record the front and back of three coins and add them to get a number.
4. According to the obtained figures, find the corresponding hexagrams in the Book of Changes and interpret them.
The Application of Yijing Philosophy in Life
I ching philosophy can help us better understand ourselves and the world around us, so as to better cope with various challenges in life. The following are some applications of Yijing philosophy in life:
1. Balance of Yin and Yang: Many problems in life are caused by imbalance of Yin and Yang. By studying the philosophy of the Book of Changes, we can better understand the interaction and transformation of Yin and Yang, so as to better balance our life and work.
2. Harmony of the Five Elements: The Five Elements refer to gold, wood, water, fire and earth, which restrict and coordinate with each other. By studying the theory of five elements, we can better reconcile physical, emotional and environmental problems.
3. Application of Eight Diagrams: Eight Diagrams is one of the most important concepts in Yijing philosophy, which can be applied to career, interpersonal relationship, health and other aspects. By studying the gossip theory, we can better understand the surrounding environment and interpersonal relationships, so as to better cope with various challenges.