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Contemplation
Hexagram 20 of 64 · Guān
Observation and self-examination
The classic text
In EnglishObservation and self-examination. Observing others is easy; observing yourself is the hard part
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)盥而不薦，有孚顒若
Original text · Image (象辭)風行地上，觀；先王以省方觀民設教
TrigramsUpper Wind ☴ · Lower Earth ☷
Original text · Judgement (卦辭)盥而不薦，有孚顒若
Original text · Image (象辭)風行地上，觀；先王以省方觀民設教
TrigramsUpper Wind ☴ · Lower Earth ☷
What to do
Carry out
1. Watch before acting 2. Lead by example 3. Examine yourself
Be careful
Observing others is easy; observing yourself is the hard part