I-CHING – EGYPTIAN BOOK OF LIFE (Full)

INTRODUCTION
- 1 – UNIVERSAL LAWS
  - 1.1 – RAY OF CREATION
  - 1.2 – LAW OF THE THREE
  - 1.3 – LAW OF THE SEVEN
  - 1.4 – 64 DNA CODONS
  - 1.5 – ASTROLOGY
- 2 – TREE OF LIFE – DEPARTURE OF ALL THINGS
- 3 – THE RETURN OF ALL THINGS
  - 3.1 – LEFT BRAIN: LOGIC
  - 3.2 – RIGHT BRAIN – INTUITIVE
  - 3.3 – 1ST OBSTACLE: ADRENAL GLAND
  - 3.4 – 2ND OBSTACLE: PINEAL GLAND
  - 3.5 – 7 STEPS AND 5 SEGMENTS
- 4 – EGYPTIAN I-CHING
  - 4.1 – BRAIN STRUCTURE
  - 4.2 – LAW OF THE THREE
  - 4.3 – LAW OF THE SEVEN
  - 4.4 – 64 HEXAGRAMS OR GUA
  - 4.5 – 8 TRIGRAMS – BAGUA
  - 4.6 – I-CHING AND ENLIGHTENMENT
    - 4.6.1 – DRAGON STILL HIDDEN
    - 4.6.2 – DRAGON IN THE FIELD
    - 4.6.3 – DRAGON IN THE SKY
    - 4.6.4 – DRAGON FLIES TOO HIGH
    - 4.6.5 – HEADLESS DRAGONS
CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION

In his middle age, Confucius wanted to re-learn Zhouyi from the beginning. He said that learning Zhouyi would not make any mistakes. The Analects of Shu’er recorded: “Master Confucius said, ‘Give me a few more years, that is, fifty years, to learn Zhouyi, and I will not make any big mistakes.’” He is also credited with writing the “Ten Wings,” a commentary intended to aid in the study of Zhouyi.

Zhouyi, also known asthe I-Ching or Book of Changes, is not the I-Ching of the Zhou dynasty; but the book of circular change. In Chinese, “Zhou” means circular. The book starts with the Qian hexagram, discussing the enlightenment process, followed by the Kun hexagram, which addresses the disciple’s way. However, the journey to self-realization commences with the third hexagram, Zhun. After a vast span of time, the seeker arrives at hexagram 63, Jiji, which signifies arriving home, having crossed the river, or reaching the other shore. However, upon crossing, the seeker realizes that the river is illusory, the shores are one, and he has never truly left home. This realization is captured in hexagram 64, Weiji, which reflects a state of not having crossed the river, nor coming home—representing the essence of circular change. Perhaps, recognizing that the Zhouyi was not a Chinese work, they attributed the I Ching to three versions: Lianshan, which begins with Chunjin gua, number 52, from the Xia Dynasty; Guitang, starting with Chunkun gua, number 2, from the Shang Dynasty; and the Zhouyi, commencing with the Qian gua, number 1, from the Zhou Dynasty. Lianshan and Guitang are now lost, with only the Zhouyi remaining, which was edited by Confucius. This article argues for the Egyptian origins of the I Ching.

Over 5,000 years ago, a group of Middle Easters moved to China and brought with them elements of Egyptian civilization, including writing, mythology and other artifacts. In a public lecture in March, 2016, geochemist Sun Weidong, from University of Science and Technology in Hefei, quoted historian Sima Qian’s description of the topography of the Xia empire, “Northwards the stream is divided and becomes the nine rivers. Reunited, it forms the opposing river and flows into the sea.”

There is only one major river in the world which flows northwards, which is the Nile river in Egypt. In addition, in the 1990s while performing radiometric dating of ancient Chinese bronzes, Sun found that their chemical composition more closely resembled those of ancient Egyptian bronzes than native Chinese ores. The discovery let him to claim that the founders of the Chinese civilization were not Chinese, but actually migrants from Egypt. Regarding Chinese writing, scholar Paul Carus notes a clear similarity between Chinese writing and cuneiform. Furthermore, the I-Ching, or Book of Changes, or Yijing, or Zhouyi, is another Egyptian creation that the Chinese inherits but does not understand its profound knowledge about the universe and humanity. It has a detailed map of the journey from a common source, the Dao, from which all things depart and will eventually return. As its profound knowledge is being slowly revealed, in the coming era faith-based religions will diminish, and the I-Ching will emerge as the guiding light in humanity’s pursuit of truth.

This articles consists of four parts. The first part outlines universal laws, proposing that the universe, the I-Ching, DNA, Tarot and astrology share identical structures. The second part applies these laws to explain the emergence of all things from a common source and the process of life creation on Earth. The third part discusses the return journey and the obstacles that must be overcome. Finally, the 4th part confirms that the I-Ching encompasses all the characteristics of the previous sections, implying it is not a Chinese creation.

1 – UNIVERSAL LAWS

Around 13.7 billion years ago, matter in the universe condensed into an infinitely small point with infinite density and temperature. Then, a rapid expansion occurred, causing the universe to expand faster than light. This period of swift cosmic expansion eventually led to the formation of particles and atoms, the building blocks of celestial bodies and galaxies. However, several questions arise: What caused the universe to condense into a point? Where did this condensed matter originate? What laws allowed for condensation in the void? What forces drove the infinite increase in temperature? Science can’t determine the state of the universe prior to this condensation.

Recently, it has been confirmed that galaxies are moving away from each other, with their speed increasing the farther they are from Earth, challenging the conventional understanding that gravity is the only force acting in the macroscopic world. Moreover, the ages of galaxies vary, prompting inquiries about the source of their matter. To address these questions, science posits that dark energy is responsible for the accelerating movement of galaxies, while dark matter contributes to the formation of new galaxies. This leads to further questions about the origins of dark energy and dark matter.

Thus, science cannot fully explain that matter in the universe is not randomly distributed but structured in an orderly fashion, with numerous clusters of galaxies, each containing multiple solar systems (Figure 1). This consistent structure enables mystics to discern the underlying laws of the universe. Additionally, science posits that the universe is merely a shadow of a hidden entity, which mystics refer to as the Dao.

In Figure 2, the Dao (noted as DO) is the source of all, while the universe is composed of galaxy clusters (noted as SI), including the Milky Way, which has solar systems (noted as La). Within those solar systems is our Sun (noted as Sol), which gives rise to the planets (noted as Fa), including Earth (noted as Re). The Moon (noted as Mi) orbits the Earth, and beneath the Moon lies the void, representing the Dao (noted as Do).

1.1 – RAY OF CREATION

So, according to Figure 2, all celestial bodies can be identified by starting from a galaxy down to the Sun, then the Earth and the Moon. A chain of these celestial bodies is called the Ray of Creation, each chain is an octave, called the Law of the Seven, consisting of 7 segments Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do. Thanks to the Law of Seven, there is no chaos. However, what law determines where these celestial bodies come from? The Dao is the only entity that exists, so it has no will, including the will to create the universe. Instead, it has a creative principle including Law of the Three and Law of the Seven. Law of the Three is the three agents, of forces, that cause all changes in the universe. Law of the Three has many different names, in the universe there are three forces – creation, attraction and repulsion. The force of creation helps celestial bodies to create lower celestial bodies. The attractive force, also called gravity, holds the elements of a system together. The repulsive force has two aspects: within the same system it is the centrifugal force which keeps smaller bodies from being pulled into larger ones, and at the same time it is the repulsive force, which keeps the outside bodies from entering the system. The repulsive force explains why galaxies are always moving apart. The creatve force explains why celestial bodies and galaxies are always growing and pushing other galaxies away. Always growing and moving but not chaotically because there is Law of the Seven that governs the ways in which all changes must be followed.

1.2 – LAW OF THE THREE

In a nutshell, Law of the Three has many names: 1. Active, reactive, neutral; 2. Creation, nourishment, and destruction; 3. Astronomy – creation, attraction, and repulsion; 4.DNA: 1st base, 2nd base, and 3rd base; 5. Astrology: cardinal, fixed, and mutable; 6. I-Ching: Sun, Earth, Moon; 7. Physics – gravity, strong force, electro-weak.

A crucial principle of the Law of the Three is that at each intersection of space and time, it creates a new entity and three new forces. The total force of the new entity is the total forces of the units above it,+ the three new forces. For example, the Sun has three forces of its own. Hence, in Figure 2, the total forces of the Sun is 12=0 of Dao +3 of all galaxies + 6 of all Suns +3 of new 3 forces of itself.

1.3 – LAW OF THE SEVEN

The Law of the Three is the three agents that cause all fluctuations in the universe. Fluctuation but not chaos because of the Law of the Seven. The Law of the Seven states that all natural phenomena are composed of many cycles of 7 segments, symbolized by 7 musical notes: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do. Some examples of the Law of Seven: 1. An octave has 7 notes Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si; 2. The periodic table has 7 steps; 3. White light has 7 colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue; indigo, violet; 4. A week has 7 days;

In these 7 segments, there are two segments where there is a change in the frequency of the change, at Mi-Fa and Si-Do. In a piano keyboard, between the two notes Mi-Fa and Si-Do there is no black key in the middle signifying a change in direction (Figure 3).

Therefore, these 7 sections can be divided into 4 sections: 1 = Do-Re-Mi; 2 = Mi-Fa; 3 = Fa-Sol-La-Si; and 4 = Si-Do. These four sections have many different names. See Table 1.

1.4 – 64 DNA CODONS

Thus, the universe has countless rays of creation. That is the whole structure of the universe, which looks the same everywhere. In addition, because the galaxies and the planets of the solar system do not affect earthly creatures on as much as the Dao, the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon. Figure 2 is reduced to Figure 4, called Simple Ray of Creation.

If you denote the 4 segments of the octave as follows: A=Do-Re-Mi; C=Mi-Fa; T=Fa-Sol-La-Si; and G=Si-Do; at the same time, denote the octave Dao-Sun=1st base; the octave Sun-Earth=2^nd base; and the octave Earth-Moon=3^rd base. The result is that 1^st base, 2^nd base, and 3^rd base are a form of Law of the three, and they all have 4 elements: A, C, T, G see Figure 4. Finally, using Cartesian product to pair elements of 1^st base with the elements of 2^nd base will yield 16 elements; then Cartesian product of those 16 elements with the 4 elements of 3^rd base, yields 64 = 4x4x4 triples see Figure 5.

These are the 64 DNA codons, with A, C, T, G being the 4 basic acids. An important detail that science does not know. Figure 6 has 3 octaves and a Do note in Dao. This results in 22 (22=7×3+1) notes. These are the 22 amino acids. So, the ray of creation is the source of life. See Figure 6. In other words, each cell of an organism and the universe have identical structure. It is the holographic universe.

1.5 – ASTROLOGY

Figure 4 can also be linked to astrology (Figure 7). Astrology has 3 attributes: Cardinal, Fixed, and Mutable. This is the Law of the Three in astrology. Let denote the octave Dao-Sun as Cardinal, Sun-Earth = Fixed, Earth-Moon = Mutable. The Law of Seven is expressed through the four elements as follows: Do-Re-Mi = Fire, Mi-Fa = Earth, Fa-Sol-La-Si = Air, and Si-Do = Water (Figure 7).

Thus, Cardinal (C), Fixed (F), and Mutable (M) all have the four elements Fire (F), Earth (E), Air (A), and Water (W). Combining the three qualities with the four elements will give you four triplets (C, F, M) expressed through the four triplets of the elements: (fire, earth, air), (water, fire, earth), (earth, water, fire), (earth, air, water) (Table 2).

In these triplets, element 1 belongs to Cardinal (C), 2 belongs to Fixed (F), and 3 belongs to Mutable (M). These four triads can be named as follows:

aries (cardinal, fire), taurus (fixed, earth), gemini (mutable, air);
cancer (cardinal, water), leo (fixed, fire), virgo (mutable, earth);
libra (cardinal, air), sagittarius (fixed, water), scorpio (mutable, fire);
capricorn (cardinal, earth), aquarius (fixed, air), pisces (mutable, water).

2 – TREE OF LIFE – DEPARTURE OF ALL THINGS

Figure 5 illustrates the DNA structure, which comprises 22 amino acids and 4 basic acids. Modern science recognizes DNA and RNA as the fundamental building blocks of life. Additionally, inorganic materials like soil and rocks can transform into organic matter, suggesting that the universe is alive.

However, the exact origin of life ultimately is the Dao. Figure 4 outlines the simple chain of creation from the Dao through the Sun, Earth, and Moon. The 64 genetic codes emerge from this ray of creation, forming the essence of life: DNA and RNA. Figure 4 is more accurately represented by Figure 8, as the Sun influences both Earth and Moon simultaneously, without needing to pass through the Earth.

The Egyptian I-Ching refers to these forces as Sun, Earth, and Moon, while the Chinese misinterpret them as Heaven, Man, and Earth. In Figure 8, the Dao’s omnipresence and activity are depicted through the interactions of the Sun, the Earth, and the Moon, which collectively generate all living beings on Earth. The life creation process is further detailed in Figures 9, 10, and 11.

Figure 9 depicts the Jewish Kabbalah Tree of Life, whose origins and meanings are complex and unclear. Figure 10 illustrates the Egyptian Paut Neteru Tree of Life; its philosophical significance has been lost, leaving only the image behind. Figure 11 presents the VanXuan Tree of Life, based on the Law of the Three and the Law of the Seven. Law of the Three—represented by the Sun, Earth, and Moon—drives all fluctuations on Earth, while Law of the Seven regulates these fluctuations. Although distinct, these two laws are unified and represent the fundamental creative principles of the Dao. Consequently, all phenomena—whether visible or invisible—arise from this creative principle. The Dao’s inner creative force manifests as soil, rocks, plants, animals, and humans, with all phenomena reflecting the ultimate reality of the Dao.

In Figure 11, Law of the Three is illustrated through the three celestial bodies—Sun, Earth, and Moon—that generate all life on Earth. The process of creation adheres to the Law of the Seven, which comprises eight notes: Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Si, Do, ensuring harmony. Among these notes, two deviations occur between Mi-Fa and Si-Do, dividing the sequence into four sections: Do-Re-Mi; Mi-Fa, Fa-Sol-La-Si; and Si-Do. Consequently, there are four sections connecting the Do of the Sun, Earth, and Moon to the Do of Man: Do-Re-Mi; Mi-Fa, Fa-Sol-La-Si; and Si-Do. Thus, life manifests through the creative principles of the Dao, embodied in Law of the Three and Law of the Seven, as follows:

1 – Herukhuti representing the Sun, is the source of life; without it, life on Earth cannot exist.

2 – The Moon, Lah, protects and nourishes life. Its gravity raises underground water, while tides and winds create ocean currents that distribute nutrients and detoxify Earth’s water. Without this process, marine life would stagnate and suffer. Additionally, the Moon shields Earth from asteroids and comets; its craters, formed by meteorite impacts, bear witness to its protective role.

3 – Geb, the Egyptian god of Earth, is where life germinates. The Moon’s gravity raises underground waters and cools the Earth, creating favorable conditions for plants and insects. The ancient Egyptians believed that Geb’s laughter caused earthquakes, which stimulated the growth of flora and fauna.

4 – Khonsu, representing the crescent Moon, circulates ocean and river water, maintaining a temperate climate that fosters diverse life. This cooling effect is mirrored in the Si-Do curve along the central axis. The Moon’s fluctuating light affects life on Earth, attracting nocturnal insects to plants. Dew drops on foliage help pollen adhere to these insects, promoting flower and fruit growth. Consequently, this phenomenon enhances the development of plants and insects, generating a food source for animals along the Si-Do curve.

5 – Hapy is the god of plants and trees. He is often depicted as a green fat man with sagging breasts, symbolizing fertility and abundance, often carrying plants and food.

6 – Taurt, the benevolent goddess of fertility and childbirth, is associated with the nurturing of infants. Plants, animals and humans need male and female parts to reproduce.

7 – Isis is the goddess of love, beauty, music and motherhood. The Moonlight also helps many nocturnal animals find food. The Moonlight and the cold night air stimulate people’s musical and artistic inspiration. In many mystical traditions, the Moon with its silvery light is a symbol of meditation. Buddha and many great spirits attain enlightenment on a Full Moon night.

8 – Djedhor represents the love of a father for his child. Thanks to Djedhor’s protection and nurturing, life is not interrupted. The child may not have the nourishment of the father, but the father’s seed is absolutely necessary.

9 – Thoth, the god of wild animals, emerged when food sources from plants and insects became sufficient.

10 – RA, the god who created humans, considers them the pinnacle of creation at Do.

3 – THE RETURN OF ALL THINGS

Humans uniquely possess both a mind and a brain, enabling them to recognize and respond to stimuli from the Sun, Earth, and Moon through society, family, school, and their inner thoughts. Crucially, they can also resist the influences of these forces and seek personal liberation. This journey, marked by challenges symbolized by Mi-Fa and Si-Do, is uniquely human. Thus, understanding brain structure is vital.

In 1960, Roger Sperry discovered that the brain’s left hemisphere controls the right side of the body, while the right hemisphere governs the left. The left brain is associated with logic, language, and order, whereas the right brain is linked to creativity, intuition, and emotions. See Figure 12.

In the Tarot’s High Priestess card, the black pillar represents the right brain, while the white pillar symbolizes the left brain. At the card’s center sits The High Priestess, her gown mirroring the blue sky behind the veil. The hidden message suggests that direct access to the transcendental realm, represented by the blue sky, is not possible; one must delve deep into their innermost self to penetrate the veil of thought and emotion. The High Priestess’s diadem features three phases of the Moon and a missing Moon, signifying her understanding of both life and death. At her feet lies a crescent moon, which symbolizes death; when Osiris died, his body was placed in a coffin shaped like a crescent moon, indicating her conquest over death.

The yellow river between the High Priestess and the two pillars symbolizes the boundary between samsara representing by the 2 pillars, and nirvana which is the High Priestess. Thus, the black pillar, the symbol of right brain, or intuition, the white pillar symbolizing left brain or logic, and the High Priestess symbolizing pure energy reflect the Law of the Three of the human psyche.

3.1 – LEFT BRAIN: LOGIC

According to brain structure, left-brain leads to science and philosophy. Science has confessed that the universe is just a shadow of a hidden entity that science cannot know; and although science makes life beautiful, it cannot help you live a meaningful life. Philosophically, Sartre felt nausea everywhere. And according to Camus, the only important philosophical problem is suicide. In terms of neuroscience, Dr. Iain McGilchrist, arguably the world’s greatest authority, asserts that almost everything you think about the brain is wrong. Some examples related to the operation of the left brain:

1. Left brain depends heavily on logic, even if its logic may be wrong, it will find ways to hide or ignore these errors;

2. Left brain processes information individually and in isolation, ignoring the larger reality. In this way, it creates a virtual and mechanical world;

3. Left brain focuses on single solutions that fit what it already knows and sticks to it. Anything that goes against its old bias is rejected;

4. Left brain is prone to extremism: once it has a bias, it resists any change that goes against its views. Unusual things are ignored, or ignored;

5. Left brain is dictatorial in thought and action, abhorring uncertainty;

6. Left brain relies on limited information and quickly jumps to conclusions, considers them true, and then insists that the conclusions are correct.

3.2 – RIGHT BRAIN – INTUITIVE

So, the only possible way is to follow the emotions of the right brain to find the innocent childhood, when you lived intuitively. Many studies show that from birth to about five years old, all children are geniuses. Around 7-8 years old, only about 15% remain, and by about 30, only about 2%. Many earth shatting inventions that changed human history are based on intuition; reason is only a later stage, used to explain to others, or to establish theories. Recent studies show that when the right brain is active, the sense of space and time disappears along with the ego and the universe.

3.3 – 1ST OBSTACLE: ADRENAL GLAND

Hence, thinking, associated with the left brain, is linked to death, while emotion, the realm of the right brain, represents life. Nonetheless, humans possess both thinking and emotion, which create two significant obstacles. The first obstacle involves three basic needs: food, sex, and power, which are intertwined with survival. The adrenal glands play a crucial role here by secreting adrenaline, provoking a fight-or-flight response in life-threatening situations (Figure 13).

Additionally, jealousy, driven by the fear of losing something valuable, arises as a protective instinct—both emotions prompt a rush of adrenaline that ensures survival. Overall, the adrenal glands fuel greed, anger, and ignorance, marking the first challenge to overcome in shifting from the left brain to the right brain or moving toward spirituality. This transition proves difficult due to societal pressures to achieve financial success, secure a beautiful partner, and attain a high social standing.

However, a window of opportunity opens for men aged 28-34: research by British psychologists indicates that this age group tends to feel a strong urge for change. For many, this urge fades, but if a great soul emerges during this period, some courageous individuals may respond, overcoming their obstacles with his guidance.

3.4 – 2ND OBSTACLE: PINEAL GLAND

After overcoming this obstacle, a period of self-cultivation and virtue accumulation leads to the final challenge between delusion and illumination. At this stage, life’s temptations no longer attract you, yet thoughts and emotions persist, indicating that our understanding remains flawed; these thoughts and emotions act as a veil obscuring the true world. This veil affects the pineal gland, located at the intersection of the left and right brains (Figure 14).

In a 1962 experiment at Boston University, psychologists Leary and Alpert divided students into two groups. The placebo group reported no significant experiences, while the psilocybin group had profound encounters, with some exclaiming, “I am God!” or “Oh Holy!” Notably, scholar Houston Smith, part of the psilocybin group, described it as “the greatest return” he had ever experienced.

This experiment and reports from near-death experiences indicate that when the senses are subdued, the pineal gland opens, offering a glimpse of the true world, though thoughts and emotions remain. The veil created by these thoughts and emotions is difficult to penetrate, as enlightenment is an unnatural phenomenon. Thus, it requires a great soul to create the conditions for this phenomenon to occur by halting sensory perception while remaining fully awake. In that moment, thoughts and emotions vanish, revealing what was previously hidden. This is liberation—freedom from thoughts and emotions, and liberation from samsara.

An important fact about the pineal gland is its role in the transition to the afterlife. It is situated between the two hemispheres of the brain, and at death, the soul exits the body through the pineal gland. When individuals die suddenly, they often cannot close their eyes due to the lack of time, and the soul must follow the pineal gland out. In contrast, when a saint meditates, the body may die while the individual remains fully conscious.

3.5 – 7 STEPS AND 5 SEGMENTS

Thus, the return journey is divided into five sections. The first section includes three parts: eating and drinking, lust, and power. The second section marks the boundary between spirituality and society, located at the adrenal gland. The third section lies between the adrenal gland and the pineal gland. The fourth section represents the boundary between delusion and enlightenment, situated at the pineal gland. The fifth section, beyond the pineal gland, leads to the realm of suchness, the absolute. This five-section path, with obstacles in the second and fourth sections, resembles an octave and is illustrated in the Weighing of the Dead’s Heart ceremony (Figure 15). In the image, the god Thoth on the right represents the left brain, while the goddess Maat on the left symbolizes the right brain. To Maat’s left is the soul of the deceased being guided to reincarnation by the dog-headed god Anubis, as the deceased’s heart (on the right) is heavier than the feather, which represents a life free of desire, needs, and thoughts. Maat’s left hand holds the key to life, the ANKH, symbolizing the pineal gland (Figure 14). Therefore, the key is to follow the right brain (Maat’s left hand) into the inner self and then transcend the pineal gland into the realm of suchness, bliss, and liberation. The knobs on the scale signify the following meanings:

Knob 1 represents the need for food, 2 signifies lust, 3 stands for power, and the animal’s beak symbolizes the adrenal gland. Knob 4 finds balance in life; 5 denotes compassion arising from a balanced mind; 6 offers a glimpse into the transcendent world; and 7 encourages solitude to realize that glimpse. The balance beam represents the pineal gland, where, despite having a glimpse, thoughts and emotions persist, indicating the left and right brains remain active. The knob above the balance beam leads to the transcendent world, accessible when the meditator is fully awake while the body undergoes death, resulting in a paralyzed brain and temporarily halted senses, erasing thoughts and feelings.

This defines liberation as freedom from thoughts and emotions, while enlightenment signifies absolute awareness during the body’s death. The Egyptians recognized this secret thousands of years ago in the myth of the Eye of Horus, now corroborated by recent neurological findings (Figure 16).

The Eye of Horus includes: Nose (1/2), Eyes (1/4), Mind (1/8), Ears (1/16), Tongue (1/32), and Hands (1/64), encompassing both the concrete (five senses) and abstract (mind) realms. The sum of these components totals 63/64.

1/2+ 1/4+ 1/8+ 1/16+ 1/32+1/64= (32+16+8+4+2+1)/64= 63/64.

The pineal gland, an organ absent from the Eye of Horus, perceives what is neither concrete nor abstract. It activates only when the Eye of Horus is closed—essentially, when the body dies while the mind remains fully aware. In this state of consciousness during death, one can grasp truths beyond the senses and the intellect. That is truth; that is life.

4 – EGYPTIAN I-CHING

Egyptian I-Ching. The ancient Egyptians recognized the cycle of departure and return from a common source, a concept overlooked by Eastern sages such as Fu Xi, King Wen, Duke of Zhou, Confucius, Shao Yong, Zhu Xi, etc. Consequently, for thousands of years, Far Eastern intellectuals have focused on the I-Ching as a divination tool, failing to realize it is one of humanity’s most profound scriptures. This includes aspects such as the brain, the Laws of Three and Seven, the ray of creation, the adrenal gland, and the pineal gland.

4.1 – BRAIN STRUCTURE

The hexagram 63, Line 5 states, “While the eastern neighbor slaughters a buffalo to celebrate, the western neighbor makes a simple offering but is truly blessed.” The East represents the left brain, associated with logic, reasoning, and the realms of philosophy, science, and technology. Slaughtering a buffalo symbolizes a grand celebration and abundance. The West corresponds to the right brain, which encourages introspection and leads away from fame and power. It promotes a journey into the inner self, guided by the pineal gland, transcending sensory constraints, thought, and emotions to realize immortality and the essence of being truly blessed.

4.2 – LAW OF THE THREE

Law of the Three is the trio that creates all living things on Earth. Instead of Sun, Earth, Moon, China calls it Heaven, Man, Earth. That is a fatal mistake. As discussed above, without the Moon, life on earth is impossible. As a result, China does not know how life pans out (Figure 11), nor does it know the way back, and the two obstacles caused by the adrenal gland and pineal gland (Figure 15).

4.3 – LAW OF THE SEVEN

This law is hidden in the hexagrams 24, Fu, and hexagram 18, Gu (decay, desruption, corruption, deviation, etc). The Decision of the Fu hexagram says, “Returning is the Dao. 7 days return.” The Chinese explains that from the Gou hexagram 44, is the 5th month, to the Fu hexagram, the 11th month, is 7 months. From 5 to 11 is only 6, but it is said to be 7!

So, what does “Return in 7 days” mean? The seven days return is an octave. From the Do of this octave to the Do of the next octave is 7 – Do-Re-Mi-Fa-Sol-La-Si-Do. In these 7 segments there are two deviations between Mi-Fa and Si-Do. The Decision from the Gu hexagram 18 says, “3 days before, 3 days after”. Chinese explains “3 days before Jia is Xin – Xin, Ren, Gui, Jia. And after “3 days after Jia” is Ding – Jia, Yi, Bing, Ding. This time from Jia to Ding is 3, not 4, as from 5 to 11 in the Fu hexagram.

This is a fallacy! If each day is attached to a heavenly stem, it means 10 days return – from Jia to Jia is 10-day return, which runs counter to the 7- day return of the Fu hexagram.

So, what is “3 days earlier, and 3 days later”? The new cycle starts at Do, when it reaches Re, Mi, it deviates at Fa. And before Fa 3 days – Mi, Re, Do, there has been a deviation at Si-Do of the previous octave. And after Fa 3 days – Sol, La, Si, there will be another deviation at Si-Do. So, in an octave there are two deviations at Mi-Fa and Si-Do, that is, each octave has 4 segments: Do-Re-Mi; Mi-Fa; Fa-Sol-La-Si; and Si-Do. See Table 1. Thus, the Law of the Three, and the Law of the Seven are hidden in the hexagram 24 and hexagram 18, which is a proof that the I-Ching has a non-China origin.

4.4 – 64 HEXAGRAMS OR GUA

Figure 4 contains three octaves, each divided into four segments as detailed in Table 1. The octaves are designated as follows: Dao-Sun = Sun, Sun-Earth = Earth, and Earth-Moon = Moon. The segments of each octave are known as the Four Symbols: Old Yin, Young Yin, Young Yang, and Old Yang. refer to Table 1, column 4. Figure 4 is graphically represented by Figure 17, where the three horizontal bars stand for the Sun, Earth, and Moon, respectively, and the four tails below represent Old Yin, Young Yin, Young Yang, and Old Yang. This pictogram represents the I-Ching, which has often been misunderstood by scholars as the term “I-Ching.”

When combining the Four Symbols of the Sun octave with those of the Earth octave, a total of 16 elements is generated, each consisting of four lines that can be either solid or broken. Combining these 16 elements with the Four Symbols of the Moon octave yields 64 hexagrams. Thus, 64 is derived from the formula 4x4x4. See Figure 18, which also applies to the construction of 64 DNA codons. This formula explains the division of lines: 1-2 for the Moon, 3-4 for Earth, and 5-6 for Sun. This structure differs from the Chinese trigram method, which derives 64=8×8 and fails to clarify the grouping of hexagram lines: lines 1-2 belong to Earth, 3-4 to Man, and 5-6 to Sun.

4.5 – 8 TRIGRAMS – BAGUA

Having established 64 hexagrams, Descartes’ method can be employed to simplify this complex scenario. By halving the 64 hexagrams, you obtain eight single trigrams, known as Bagua. The Bagua comprises two orders: the Pre-Heaven Bagua consists of four symmetrical forces present across time, defined by pairs of opposites: Qian-Kun, Dui-Gen, Li-Kan, and Zhen-Xun. See Figure 19. The Post-Heaven Bagua represents a dialectical process from beginning to end, progressing from Zhen to Gen: Zhen-Xun-Li-Kun-Dui-Qian-Kan-Gen See Figure 20.

4.6 – I-CHING AND ENLIGHTENMENT

The Decision of the Fu hexagram states, “Return is the Dao. In seven days comes the return.” A 7-day return represents an octave, which contains two deviations between Mi-Fa and Si-Do, according to hexagram Fu 24, and Gu 18. This transforms the octave into a 4-segment path with obstacles at segments two and three. Overcoming these obstacles requires assistance from a great soul. In the I-Ching, this 4-segment path with its two obstacles is illustrated by the 4 transformations of a dragon in the Qian hexagram, or four gate of the Heart Sutra’s great mantra, see Table 2.

4.6.1 – DRAGON STILL HIDDEN

Do-Re-Mi: Qian, line 1 states, The Dragon Is Still Hidden. Hexagram 5 Xu, line 6 states, “Three guests come slowly.” These guests symbolize food at Do, sexual desire at Re, and power at Mi. Why Slowly? Infants immediately crave for food; desire manifests around ages 13-14, and the quest for power begins after 20. This reflects the biological needs that must be met before spiritual aspirations arise. Those who pursue monastic life before… fulfilling these needs often do so for economic or psychological rather than spiritual reasons.

4.6.2 – DRAGON IN THE FIELD

Mi-Fa: Qian, line 2 states the Dragon in the field, meeting a great person is beneficial. Psychologically, men aged 28-34 typically experience a quarter-life crisis, fueling a desire to overcome the adrenal gland (first obstacle). While most will outgrow this feeling, some are compelled to seek something undefined meaning Dragon in the field. If you are fortunate enough to encounter a holy individual during this time, you may receive guidance toward a spiritual path, that is, meeting a great person is beneficial. For instance, Sariputra and Maudgalyayana were inspired by Aśvajit’s verse to pursue religion. Angulimala found refuge in the Buddha, and Valmiki turned to spirituality through Naropa. Many of Jesus’ disciples, while fishing, left everything to follow Him when He said, “Follow me to fish for people.” Thus, Mi-Fa marks the boundary between the secular and the spiritual. Failing to cross this boundary may result in endless cycles of samsara and suffering unless you can overcome the two obstacles.

4.6.3 – DRAGON IN THE SKY

Fa-Sol-La-Si: Dragon In The Sky. Qian line 5 states, the dragon is in the sky, meeting a wise person is highly beneficial. After a long period of self-cultivation and virtue accumulation, you stand at the threshold of delusion and enlightenment. That is the meaning of the dragon in the sky. At this stage, thoughts and emotions persist, and you cannot eliminate them on your own. If you are fortunate enough to encounter a sage, he can facilitate a union of your brain hemispheres, allowing those thoughts and emotions to dissolve. This leads to liberation and an understanding of your true nature; hence, meeting a great person is beneficial. However, if you cannot release your thoughts and emotions, you will continue to experience reincarnation until you manage to close the Eye of Horus. Thus, rebirth occurs at two points: the adrenal gland and the pineal gland.

4.6.4 – DRAGON FLIES TOO HIGH

Si-Do: Qian line 6 states, the dragon soars too high, there is something to regret. Enlightenment or liberation is inherently unnatural, as our minds constantly fluctuate between thoughts and emotions, which cannot be directly eliminated. Thus, one must depend on a saint to facilitate this unnatural transformation. A common method is to induce a shock that unites the two hemispheres of the brain. Jesus, in the Gospel of Thomas, states, “Make the two become one… you will enter the Kingdom of God.” This unity involves freeing the left brain from thoughts and the right brain from emotions. In the Heart Sutra, Avalokiteshvara enlightens Sariputra by discarding all Buddhist teachings: such as the Four Noble Truths and the twelve links of dependent origination, etc.

In the Tarot, the Justice card portrays a master with a double-edged sword, signifying an awakening shock that suspends thought processes. The balance scale represents the cessation of thoughts and emotions, reflecting the merging of the two brain hemispheres. The two grey pillars behind the master symbolize the disappearance of of thoughts and feelings. Jesus’ method is particularly unique; rather than enlightening individuals, He captured the entire crowd’s attention through His crucifixion. As He was being crucified, the crowd was transfixed in horror, their breathing halted and thoughts silenced, experiencing a profound moment of awareness.

But why regret? When thoughts and emotions vanish, the body dies in that heightened awareness, and the ego fades; even the desire to share experiences is rendered useless without a physical form. The body’s death coincides with the opening of the pineal gland, ushering one into a realm of truth and bliss. After attaining enlightenment, Buddha remained silent for a week, unable to articulate his experience. When Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” He stayed silent. Similarly, when someone asked Osho, “What is innocence?” he paused for a moment before ending the talk.

4.6.5 – HEADLESS DRAGONS

Do: Qian using 9 states, “Seeing headless dragons. Good fortune.” The head symbolizes the brain’s dual roles of thinking and feeling, which foster a false sense of ego. Upon the pineal gland’s awakening, the body temporarily dies, and the ego disappears along with thoughts and feelings. This liberation signifies enlightenment—the realization of one’s origin and subsequent return.

It is extremely critical to note here. Unlike other lines in a gua which is either solid or broken, “Using 9” is neither because it lies outside the purview of Law of the Three, and Law of the Seven which are laws of the visible world. Outside Law of the Three, and Law of the Seven meaning enlightenment is an event outside of space and time. That is the realm of truth, and other than the Dao, there is nothing at all.

CONCLUSION

The I-Ching is an ancient source of esoteric knowledge, but for many milleniums it has been used for as a tool for divination. Recent scientific discoveries have assisted in decoding its writings, revealing truths about the universe and human nature. Unlike modern religions, the I-Ching has no dogmas and can be empirically validated without requiring worship or rituals. The main challenge involves overcoming issues related to the adrenal and pineal glands, often neglected by modern religions. Guidance from a realized teacher is crucial unless you possess exceptional wisdom like Buddha or Jesus. Ultimately, the I-Ching encourages you to embrace life; true contentment renders fame and power irrelevant, revealing your inner peace.

The I-Ching embodies a spirituality free from religious constraints, offering profound insights arising from a divine plan. A good example is that a large collection of Gnostic Gospels was accidentally discovered in Egypt in 1945. In the case of I-Ching, early 20th-century magi George Gurdjieff introduced concepts like Ray of Creation, Law of the Three and the Seven. Then the 1950s DNA discovery linked together Gurdjieff’s teaching, the universe, living cells, the I-Ching, Tarot, and astrology. The 1960s saw brain lateralization research by Roger Sperry, followed by Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) developments in the 1980s, allowing brain activity observation. Furthermore, Google enables easy access to documents worldwide that connect scientific discoveries with the I-Ching, Tarot, Gnostic teachings to name a few.

Essential lessons from the I-Ching assert that you are the master of the universe; seek no external salvation and nurture your inner self (hexagram 5, line 6). If your needs are unmet, inner conflict arises, leading to the search for external enemies, which explains the prevalence of war. Lacking inner peace and happiness compels you to seek fulfillment outside, resulting in endless wars and destruction, often attributed to religion’s influence.

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