I Ching Divination – Complete and Restored (Zengshan Buyi 增删卜易) Wild Crane Elder / Yehe Elder

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<strong>Written by:</strong> <em>The Wild Crane Elder (Yehe Elder)</em> <strong>Compiled by:</strong> <em>Wenhui Li (styled Jue Zi, circa 1690 CE)</em> <strong>Translated by:</strong> <em>Xuan Wanyan </em> <hr /> <h3>About the Book</h3> First compiled around 1690 by Yehe Elder and Li Woping, <em>Zengshan Buyi</em> is a <strong>foundational classic</strong> of Six Lines Divination (Wen Wang Gua / Na Jia Method). Long considered essential reading for serious I Ching students, it features: <ul> <li><strong>465 real-world case studies</strong> (conservatively noted as “460+” on the cover).</li> <li>The <strong>Golden Strategy</strong>, a core reference text repeatedly cited in Six Lines Divination literature.</li> <li>A <strong>practical and systematic framework</strong> for divination, balancing principles with extensive examples.</li> </ul> This work serves as a <strong>must-read introductory textbook</strong>, helping beginners solidify their understanding through structured cases, while also providing seasoned practitioners with a resource that yields <strong>new insights with each rereading</strong>. Unlike symbolic-image–heavy texts, this classic emphasizes <strong>methodology and application</strong>. For a deeper study of symbolic approaches, readers are advised to also consult: <ul> <li><em>Fire Pearl Forest – I Ching (Six Lines) Divination Classical Text</em></li> <li><em>Undersea Eye – The Core Principles of I Ching (Six Lines) Divination</em></li> <li><em>Collected Insights on I Ching Divination (Yi Donglin)</em> — including <em>Donglin Secret Manual</em>, <em>Guo Shi Donglin</em>, and <em>Zhouyi Donglin</em></li> <li><em>Studies on Ancient I Ching Divination Cases</em></li> </ul> <hr /> <h3>About This English Edition</h3> This <strong>English edition—possibly the first</strong>—was translated by <em>Xuan Wanyan</em>, a Columbia University graduate from a family steeped in the I Ching tradition. The translation makes this once-esoteric system <strong>accessible to non-Chinese readers</strong> while preserving its original depth and authenticity. The complete set (Volumes 1–4) contains approximately <strong>204,000 words</strong>. <hr /> <h3>Notes</h3> <ul> <li>[1] The cover uses “460+” as a rounded figure. This edition contains <strong>465 case studies</strong>, numbered by hexagram groups, in a one-to-one correspondence with the in-book numbering [1]–[465].</li> <li>✅ <strong>Digital products are non-refundable</strong></li> <li>✅ <strong>Case counts, page numbers, and chapters are approximate</strong> and may vary by edition</li> <li>✅ <strong>All rights reserved.</strong> Content is provided for educational purposes only</li> </ul>