The Fundamental Principles of Yi-King-Tao

"The Fundamental Principles of Yi-King-Tao" is a comprehensive guide to the ancient philosophical and metaphysical systems of China, designed to make these complex concepts accessible to a Western audience. Veolita Parke Boyle provides a detailed examination of the I Ching (Yi-King) and its relationship to the Tao, exploring how the interplay of energy and the balance of opposites define the human condition. The work serves as both a philosophical treatise and a practical introduction to the symbolic language of trigrams and hexagrams.Through her analysis, Boyle clarifies the core tenets of Taoist thought, focusing on the cyclical nature of the universe and the pursuit of harmony. "The Fundamental Principles of Yi-King-Tao" delves into the intuitive power of the oracle, offering readers a methodology for understanding destiny and character through the lens of ancient wisdom. The book highlights the practical application of these spiritual laws in daily life, emphasizing the alignment of the self with the natural order.This work stands as a significant contribution to the early 20th-century literature on Eastern esotericism. It remains a valuable resource for students of comparative religion, metaphysics, and those seeking a deeper understanding of the enduring legacy of the "I Ching" and its influence on global thought.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Read more