A foundational classic of Chinese philosophy, the I Ching (Book of Changes) is both an oracular text and a cosmological guide to the patterns that shape the world. Traditionally attributed to King Wen, the Duke of Zhou, and later associated with Confucius, it interprets change through sixty‑four hexagrams — symbolic figures that express the movement of forces in nature, society, and the human heart. Across its judgments, images, and commentaries, the I Ching teaches that wisdom lies in discerning the rhythms of transformation and acting in harmony with the unfolding of the Way. It remains one of the most influential works in the Chinese tradition, bridging divination, ethics, and metaphysics.