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I Ching's wisdom and accessibility lauded by Western figures

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The I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes, is a classic Chinese text that offers wisdom and poetic suggestiveness, according to various Western figures. Despite Carl Jung's assertion that its unique Chinese spirit is difficult for Western minds to grasp, the text is considered accessible and appealing. Figures like Allen Ginsberg, Joni Mitchell, John Cage, and Merce Cunningham have all lauded the I Ching for its insights. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alex Lo ·

    What the I Ching is really about

    Carl Jung was a big fan of the I Ching, also known as the Book of Changes. He was also a close friend of Richard Wilhelm, whose German translation was probably the most influential Western version of the ancient Chinese text in the last century. But over the years, I have become …

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