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Wisdom of Changes - Richard Wilhelm and the I Ching

100% | Nov 19, 2011
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As a young missionary, Richard Wilhelm in 1899 to China, which was then exploited by the colonial powers. He lived there revolts against foreigners, the end of the imperial dynasties and the First World War. In these times of turbulent upheavals he was indefatigable in search of the deepest truth that helps people deal with change and able to shape their own lives. Richard Wilhelm baptized not only Chinese, but accomplished one of the largest translation services of the 20th century: Confucius, LAOTSE the most important texts of Daoism and especially the I CHING THE BOOK OF CHANGES. The book also served many readers in the West as inspiration. Wilhelm is still one of the most important mediators of Chinese culture in Europe.

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Jonathan Pryce
Jonathan Pryce Jonathan Pryce Richard Wilhelm - English(voice)
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Sylvester Groth
Richard Wilhelm - German(voice)
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Henrik Jäger
Self(as Dr. Henrik Jäger)

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Bettina Wilhelm
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Bettina Wilhelm
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Ronit Yoeli Tlalim
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