About the event
Join us for an opportunity to view some of the rare or unique early manuscript and printed editions of 易經 (Yijing, 'Book of Change'), or commentaries, from the Bodleian Libraries’ Chinese collection. They include copies of the Yijing from Ming and Qing imperial editions, early manuscripts, as well as commercially produced copies from the 15th and 16th centuries.
Dr Mamtimyn Sunuodula will introduce the manuscripts and the books at a ‘Show and Tell’ session (bookable). Professor John Lai will then give a live demonstration of divination method using the principles of Yijing.
About the Yijing
易經 (Yijing, or the Book of Changes), venerated as the 'classic of classics' of ancient China, has far-reaching impact on Chinese religion, philosophy, and politics. Its cultural influence extends to the other parts of East Asia and beyond. Its profound influence is still very much visible and resonating today across many different societies and cultures and lives as daily practice. One of the most enduring and visible influences of the Yijing manifests itself in the application of its principles of Yin and Yang and sixty-four hexagrams in the divination practices and understanding of everyday human social life.
Speakers
Dr Mamtimyn Sunuodula is Head of East Asian Section at the Bodleian Libraries.
Professor LAI Tsz Pang John is from the Department of Cultural and Religious Studies at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. His research interests focus on religion and literature in China, as well as Global Yijing (Book of Change) Studies.
Tickets and booking
This event is free and open to all. You can drop in to see the Yijing demonstration in Blackwell Hall (2pm), but you must book to attend the 'Show and Tell' session (12.30pm).
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Location
This event takes place in Blackwell Hall at the Weston Library.
Weston Library, Broad Street, Oxford, OX1 3BG
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Wheelchair access
The Weston Library is wheelchair accessible.
