| 英文摘要 |
In his book Studies of the Book of Changes throughout History (Zhouyi gujinwen quanshu), Yang Shiqiao devoted a section, 'A Beginner's Guide to the Book of Changes (Yixue qimeng)', to explaining dozens of xian-tian and hou-tian diagrams, rich in diverse content. Yang attributed the creation of xian-tian diagrams (the Primordial) to Fu Xi and hou-tian diagrams (the Manifested) to King Wen. He believed the meanings of both were revealed in the Commentaries to the Changes ( Yizhuan ), and that understanding of xian-hou-tian related theories required studying these Commentaries. Influenced by Shao Yong's xian-hou-tian theory, Zhu Xi compiled and elaborated on several Yi-diagrams in his Original Meaning of the Book of Changes (Zhouyi benyi) and A Beginner's Guide to the Book of Changes ( Yixue qimeng), presenting them as an entry point to the Book of Changes. Yang's interpretation of xian-tian drew upon both the Commentaries and the Shao-Zhu lineage, adopting their viewpoints while also introducing his own innovations to construct a more systematic and comprehensive framework. The study aims to systematically examine Yang's views on the formation of xian-tian diagrams, clarify the content of his explanatory charts and notes, and offer an objective evaluation of his contribution to their development. |