As an important component of
Chinese traditional culture, the
I Ching's influence throughout history has been profound. The
I Ching (Yì Jing), or
Classic of Changes, which dates from over 3,000 years ago, is believed to be one of the world's oldest books. The two major branches of
Chinese philosophy,
Confucianism and
Taoism have common roots in the
I Ching.