{"title":"Xi Zhu","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the \u003cem\u003eXi Zhu\u003c\/em\u003e collection, where ancient wisdom meets modern self-discovery. Xi Zhu is a distinguished author renowned for his profound insights into the \u003cem\u003eYijing\u003c\/em\u003e, an ancient Chinese oracular book often consulted for guidance on personal growth and decision-making. His works delicately balance traditional philosophies with contemporary self-help strategies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the notable works by Xi Zhu is \u003cstrong\u003eThe Original Meaning of the Yijing\u003c\/strong\u003e. This book is an enlightening exploration of self-awareness and personal development, offering readers a unique opportunity to delve into time-honoured teachings that are still remarkably applicable to today's challenges. Xi Zhu's interpretation makes these complex ideas accessible and engaging, providing invaluable guidance for anyone seeking to enhance their life journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a long-time follower of Eastern philosophies or just beginning your exploration, Xi Zhu's books will equip you with tools for introspection and personal evolution. Embark on a transformative reading experience with the invaluable wisdom of Xi Zhu.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-original-meaning-of-the-yijing-by-xi-zhu-9780231216609","title":"The Original Meaning of the Yijing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Yijing\u003c\/em\u003e (I Ching), or Scripture of Change, is traditionally considered the first and most profound of the Chinese classics. Originally a divination manual based on trigrams and hexagrams, by the beginning of the first millennium it had acquired written explanations and a series of appendices attributed to Confucius, which transformed it into a work of wisdom literature as well as divination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the centuries, hundreds of commentaries were written on it, but for the past thousand years, one of the most influential has been that of Zhu Xi (1130–1200), who synthesized the major interpretive approaches to the text and integrated it into his system of moral self-cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoseph A. Adler's translation of the \u003cem\u003eYijing\u003c\/em\u003e includes for the first time in any Western language Zhu Xi's commentary in full. Adler explores Zhu Xi's interpretation of the text and situates it in the context of his overall theoretical system. Zhu Xi held that the \u003cem\u003eYijing\u003c\/em\u003e was originally composed for the purpose of divination by the mythic sage Fuxi, who intended to create a system to aid decision making. The text's meaning, therefore, could not be captured by a single commentator; it would emerge for each person through the process of divination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis translation makes available to the English-language audience a crucial text in the history of Chinese religion and philosophy, with an introduction and translator's notes that explain its intellectual and historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46868898414828,"sku":"9780231216609","price":127.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e83980f042161f07f6c572722cf79587.jpg?v=1759788765"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/xi-zhu.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}