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Explore the I-Ching and Chinese classical texts with a community of curious minds. Articles, insights, and thoughtful engagement with humanity's oldest book of wisdom.

The Classics

Foundational Texts

Begin your journey with these cornerstone works of Chinese philosophy and wisdom literature.

易經Study

I Ching

Book of Changes

The foundational text of Chinese wisdom, offering guidance through 64 hexagrams that map the patterns of change in nature and human affairs.

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道德經Study

Tao Te Ching

Classic of the Way

Laozi's timeless verses on the nature of existence, non-action, and the subtle art of living in harmony with the Tao.

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論語Study

Analects

Conversations of Confucius

The collected teachings of Confucius on virtue, relationships, and the cultivation of a noble character.

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For Beginners

Your Path to Understanding

The I-Ching can seem daunting at first—64 hexagrams, cryptic imagery, millennia of commentary. Join our community of explorers who share articles, insights, and discoveries as we navigate these ancient texts together.

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1

Understand the Basics

Learn about yin and yang, the eight trigrams, and how hexagrams are formed.

2

Study Key Hexagrams

Begin with foundational hexagrams like Qián, Kūn, and Tài to grasp core concepts.

3

Practice Consultation

Learn traditional methods for consulting the oracle and interpreting responses.

4

Deepen Your Study

Explore commentaries, historical context, and connections to other classics.

The 64 Hexagrams

Featured Hexagrams

Each hexagram represents a distinct situation or archetype. Explore these key figures to begin understanding the I-Ching's symbolic language.

#1

Qián

The Creative

Pure yang energy, the source of all creation

#2

Kūn

The Receptive

Pure yin energy, nurturing and supportive

#11

Tài

Peace

Heaven and earth in harmony

#15

Qiān

Modesty

The mountain hidden within the earth

#42

Increase

Wind and thunder bring benefit

#63

Jì Jì

After Completion

All things in their proper place

“The Book of Changes is a book from which one may not hold aloof. Its Tao is forever changing—alteration, movement without rest.”
— From the Great Commentary (Dazhuan)