On Practicing Divination With the I Ching with Benebell Wen & T. Susan Chang I CIIS Public Programs

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RECORDING: On Practicing Divination With the I Ching with Benebell Wen and T. Susan Chang
💡 Key Timings:
- Introductions: 7:35
- Conversation: 9:13
- Audience Q&A: 1:05:57
CONVERSATION DESCRIPTION: The I Ching, also known as The Book of Changes, is a 3000-year-old Chinese divination text. Many use the I Ching as a tool for life guidance, spiritual practice, and ancestral connection. It is a revelation of metaphysical philosophy, epistemology, and ethics, as well as a book of occult secrets.
Join celebrated occultist and scholar Benebell Wen and certified professional tarot reader, creator, and author T. Susan Chang for an illuminating conversation on Benebell’s historic new translation and annotations of the I Ching which brings the power and mysticism of The Book of Changes to our contemporary world. Rooted in her experience and knowledge as a Taiwanese American occultist and Buddhist with deep family ties to Taoist mysticism, Benebell shares new insights into the cultural and historical references, and magical practices of the I Ching.
Through her work, Benebell honors the shamanic origins of this oracle which is first and foremost for prayers to gods and ancestors, through which the spirits answer. She offers aspects of the I Ching that have never been translated into English, providing fresh perspectives on a classic work along with practical methods in spell-crafting, folk magic, and spiritual cultivation.
Whether you’re new to the I Ching or an experienced occultist, Benebell and T. Susan invites you to dive deep into Taoist cosmology, mysticism, ritual practice, and the shamanic origins of the I Ching for guidance and intuitive wisdom.
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LOVED MEETING YOU BOTH AND YOUR BOOKS AND PODCAST❤❤❤❤❤❤

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[@spalyamburger6648]

Benebell Wen and T. Susan Chang are two of the most incredible women alive. Not only are they kind, compassionate, and delightful humans, but their work is outstanding and deeply profound. It is a privilege and an honor of sharing this lifetime with both living treasures. What a blessing!

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[@genghisgalahad8465]

An epic conversation with two amazing luminaries of tarot and divination, and now the iChing!!!🎉🪅🎊🌌 📜 🌟 💫🐉🪵🎆 🎙🎧

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[@thomasofhermitsmirror9564]

Poor Susie getting dragged for not knowing the distinction of the Wens (or playing that for us watching along)! I love the two of you together. How magical!

[@jamianreed]

8 min in is when content intro starts

[@catherinelemon4040]

Thank you, it has been wonderful to listen to this extraordinary program with Benebell and Susan!

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[@myrc7975]

Benebell Wen is knowledgeable. I like how she draws a clear distinction between Fortune Telling and Divination. Diviners are the vessel of God during the act of Divination.

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[@JesseKeegan]

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[@sacredsortilege]

Amazing. I so enjoyed this conversation!

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[@deed.3230]

Hmmn I bought your books but not sure I like your statement about not feeling great about your heritage ‘especially growing up in this country’, like that’s a bad thing. Seems that ‘this country’ has, rather than ‘discriminated’ against you, given you a nice career, a platform and a pretty good life. Perhaps you should move.

[@513coltrane]

Wonderful program and very informative

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