Ripple Conference 2023

Using the I Ching as a self-realization practice
Led by Bob Martin (he/him), Adjunct Professor of Law, Elon University

The I Ching is a centuries-old tool for developing mastery in life. It is founded in the Taoist philosophy that there is a flow of Spiritual energy, and it teaches how to recognize the nature of that energy and align oneself with that energy to develop a meaningful, purposeful, and moral life. In Western terms, it could be described as a guide to recognizing the work of the Holy Spirit in our life. Far from being a New Age, crystal and chimes oracle, the I Ching is an encyclopedia of profound thinking. Carl Jung, the famous Swiss Psychiatrist, was fascinated and impressed with its effectiveness as a tool for self-therapy and self-realization.
Professor Martin has been an I Ching practitioner for decades and credits it for shaping his life. This will not be an academic presentation of the esoteric principles underlying the I Ching but a hands-on exploration of how to consult, use and practice the I Ching.