Begin your journey into the I Ching, one of the oldest known Chinese texts, with origins dating back roughly 3,000 years to around 1000 BC. Discover the ancient wisdom of this Book of Changes. In this introductory class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of this system—yin and yang, the eight trigrams, and the sixty-four hexagrams—and explore how the I Ching offers practical guidance for understanding life’s transitions and making meaningful decisions. Anyone curious about Eastern philosophy, personal growth, or decision-making tools welcome. No experience necessary. Come prepared to take notes. Pre-order your own textbook The Everyday I Ching by Sarah Dening (St. Martins, 2019). Please let us know ahead of time if you need to purchase the textbook from adult ed. Instructor Tom Jamrog is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, past President of the Maine Association of School Psychologists, and a Licensed Maine Guide. He is the 278th person to have completed thru-hikes of the Appalachian (AT), Pacific Crest (PCT), and Continental Divide Trails (CDT), and was awarded the “Triple Crown of Hiking” by the American Long Distance Hiking Association-West. He has been practicing Transcendental Meditation daily for the past fifty-five years, including daily I Ching readings for the past ten. He is excited to be offering this course again.