I Ching Calligraphy (or CalliChing) is special artworks used to inspire balance, harmony, and improved destiny. CalliChing was developed by scholar Lưu Nguyễn Đào Nguyên, who is the author of I Ching 4.0, founder of Theonomy, and initiator of Informational Quantum Theory.
1. Distinction Between I Ching Calligraphy and Traditional Calligraphy
Although both traditional calligraphy and I Ching Calligraphy use characters and symbolic arrangements, they differ fundamentally in structure, purpose, and practical effect:
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Aspect |
Traditional Calligraphy |
I Ching Calligraphy |
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Structure |
Characters, seals, inscription |
Trigrams, characters, mantras, seals |
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Purpose |
Artistic and inspirational expression |
Stimulating beneficial or neutralizing harmful energies by the Five Elements |
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Effect |
Spiritual |
Timing |
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Intended Users |
Universal |
Personalized to one’s destiny or business nature |
2. Theonomical and Practical Basis of I Ching Calligraphy
According to the principles of I Ching 4.0, all things in the universe—though diverse in form — ultimately converge into one of eight trigrams: Qián, Duì, Lí, Zhèn, Xùn, Kǎn, Gèn, Kūn. These trigrams correspond to the Five Elements: Metal, Metal, Fire, Wood, Wood, Water, Earth, Earth. When interacting with one another, they follow the “Subject Trigram vs. Object Trigram" mechanism and are governed by the generative (sheng) and destructive (ke) relationships of the Five Elements.
The convergence of all phenomena into the Eight Trigrams, their interactions through elemental relationships, and the balance of the three-element triangle are the foundational pillars of I Ching Calligraphy.
Practically speaking, we all sense that certain visual forms radiate positive energy — bringing joy and fluency — while others create unease or blockage. This is due to the generative or restrictive elemental interaction between the person and the visual form.
3. Three Types of I Ching Calligraphy
- CalliChing for individuals
- CalliChing for Couples
- CalliChing for Businesses
