I ching online english versions of i ching, the book of change. John blofeld a religion with roots stretching back nearly five thousand years, taoism combines elements of folklore, occult sciences, cosmology, yoga, meditation, poetry, and exalted mysticism. While other editions consist primarily of commentary especially the traditional confucian interpretations this version includes only the main text, for which pinyin transcription, word for word gloss, and english translation are provided. This is an extract from beyond the gods by john blofeld, which is a really beautiful book on buddhist and taoist mysticism. After years of traveling through asia and experiencing the spiritual culture of china and the taoist eremites, he became a pupil of the buddhist master hsu yun. An invaluable sourcebook, by a devoted practitioner, for one seeking to learn more about the sometimesbewildering blofed of practices and beliefs under the taoist umbrella. John blofeld was a british writer on asian religion and philosophy. They both ultimately experience the same thing, but the. John blofeld was a british writer, public speaker, and buddhist practitioner. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers.
From beyond the gods by john blofeld taoism somathread. I ching by john blofeld, 9780140193350, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. You asked which english translationinterpretation of the tao te ching is most accurate. The i ching, probably the oldest book in existence, provides a system of knowledge that makes it possible to analyze the patterns of changes in life governed by the immutable law of change. The wheel of life is the spiritual autobiography of john blofeld 191987, a worldrenowned british scholar and writer who devoted his life to the study of eastern traditions, especially buddhism and taoism.
Blofeld and john blofeld 1991, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Aug 08, 2019 find i ching by blofeld, john at biblio. Blofelds translation, ian is the creative principle. Mar 20, 2019 find i ching by blofeld, john at biblio. After years of traveling through asia and experiencing the spiritual culture of china and the taoist eremites, he became a.
Mysterious and charmingly poetic, it is a living remnant. In his youth, he happened to come across a small statue of gautama buddha and, without knowing what it was, he felt a great passion to possess it, and then privately offered it flowers and prostrated before it every night. In 1933, at the age of twenty, john blofeld left his native england to begin a lifelong sojourn and study in asia. John blofeld belonged to the same club as ian fleming, and his fathers name was ernst, just like the bond figure. John blofelds translation reflects his deep understanding of zen and gives it a crystal clear presentation.
Apr 14, 2020 john blofeld was a british writer on asian religion and philosophy. I ching the book of change by blofeld john abebooks. I ching, yi king, yi jing and xi qing have all been rendered in. His books include the tantric mysticism of tibet, the secret and sublime, beyond the gods. The book of change compass by john blofeld pdf, in that case you come on to faithful site. English versions of i ching, the book of change i ching online.
Aug 12, 2019 find i ching by blofeld, john at biblio. Aug 08, 2019 john blofeld belonged to the same club as ian fleming, and his fathers name was ernst, just like the bond figure. As a young man, john blofeld broke off his studies at cambridge in order to go to china. The zen teaching of huang po on the transmission of mind. This text is remarkable for its purity of thought and speech. Subsequently, he traveled extensively in the east and spent much of his time studying and writing about buddhism and taoism in china, tibet, and thailand. Contents introduction tx outline of practice 3 bloodstream sermon 9 wakeup. Blofeld compiled this 1963 translation of the book of changes yi jing intending to present primarily the divinatory aspects of. Which english translationinterpretation of the tao te. Whether youve loved the book or not, if you give your honest and detailed thoughts then people will find new books that are right for them. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Ching, and the disparity between eastern and western culture further hinders clear under standing blofeld, 32. The zen teaching of huang po on the transmission of.
Jul 22, 2019 john blofeld was a british writer on asian religion and philosophy. Signatur autoren herausgeber titel be 8200 blof 1980 blofeld, john eaton calthrope gateway to wisdom. In china, he studied with numerous sages of chinese and tibetan buddhism, becoming one of the leading scholars and translators in the western movement of these religions. Introduction buddhism came to china 2,ooo years ago. Dear friends, i picked up a bargain price copy of john blofelds iching last week.
In my youth, studying baguazhang 8 trigram palm, specifically jiulong baguazhang with my grand shifu john p. During wwii, he working in counterintelligence for the british embassy in chongqing chungking, china, as a. Thalbourne 19981999 carried out an experiment n 93 with the chinese book of divination the i ching j. A new translation of the ancient chinese text with detailed instructions for its practical use in divination. John blofeld 191987 was a british writer on asian religion and philosophy. Blofeld, 1968, which contains 64 hexagrams 6line structures and. Highly recommended if you can get your hands on a copy. Other readers will always be interested in your opinion of the books youve read. There are many varying explanations of the origins of the i ching, although the most probable is that, like many other ancient works, it assumed its present form through a long process of evolution. With wit, honesty, and humility, blofeld portrays his search for wisdom and his discovery of a genuine spiritual path. Mysterious and charmingly poetic, it is a living remnant of a way of life which has almost vanished from the world. Experiences like this led blofeld to believe in reincarnation, and that he had been a buddhist in china in a previous life.
John eaton calthorpe blofeld born anthony, 2 april 19 7 june 1987 was a british writer on asian thought and religion, especially taoism and chinese buddhism. John blofeld s translation reflects his deep understanding of zen and gives it a crystal clear presentation. John blofeld john blofeld 191987 was a british writer on asian religion and philosophy. I ching the book of change an important new translation of the ancient chinese book of diviation by blofeld, john editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book of change compass by john blofeld the i ching, probably the oldest book in existence, provides a system of knowledge that makes it possible to analyze the patterns of changes in life governed by the immutable law of change. His version of i ching, puhblished originally in 1965, is one of my favorites. Painter, we lived the trigrams and hexagrams of the yijing. Consulting the i ching traditionally the i ching is consulted by throwing 50 yarrow stalks, but usually a set of three coins is used. The book of change compass by john blofeld i ching. Whether we use the i ching for divination or to study the principles involved with it, if we allow ourselves to be governed by its teachings, we shall enrich the content of our lives, free. Yijing, see john blofeld, the book of change, 2nd ed.
This extract is about what blofeld calls taoist quietists. He describes in vivid detail his life in peking and his. John blofelds translation of the i ching yijing has always been my favorite. I ching the book of change by blofeld, john, 191987. A translation of the early document of chinese philosophy with explanatory notes title. The coins are thrown six times, while a question is held in mind. Many of the dialogues recorded in the zen teaching of huang po took place in public assembly, generally with hundreds of the masters followers in attendance. The i ching book of changes johns hopkins university. The i ching, probably the oldest book in existence, provides a system of knowledge that makes it possible to analyze the patterns of changes in. John blofeld is currently considered a single author. A guide to lifes turning points, which interprets much of the i ching text through the eyes of buddhism, frequently emphasizing the abnegation of the ego and the virtues of nonaction, humility and equanimity and it does omit a lot of the original. Blofeld compiled this 1963 translation of the book of changes yi jing intending to present primarily the divinatory aspects of the i ching in the notes and e. A good secondary volume to blofeld s is brownes i ching the i ching or book of changes.
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