{"product_id":"the-primordial-tradition-of-ancient-china-translated-by-joscelyn-godwin","title":"The Primordial Tradition of Ancient China by Matgioi [Albert de Pouvourville]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Primordial Tradition of Ancient China (originally published in 1905), translated by Joscelyn Godwin, presents the esoteric, metaphysical foundations of the I Ching and Chinese tradition. Written by Matgioi (Albert de Pouvourville), an initiate of a Taoist secret society, the book explores the divine nature of Chinese script, cosmology, and the symbolic journey of destiny. Key Aspects of the Book:The I Ching as Metaphysics: Matgioi presents the I Ching not just as a divination tool, but as the first monument of consciousness, analyzing the 64 hexagrams' cosmological foundations. Daoist Esotericism: The work offers a deep look into the Taoist \"perennial wisdom,\" focusing on the nature of reality and the relationship between humanity and the universe. Yin-Yang Philosophy: It explains how the yin-yang symbol represents an individual’s journey from \"Perfection,\" through destiny, and back again. Symbolism and Structure: The book discusses the \"straight and broken lines\" of the hexagrams and the \"logos and symbol\" of Chinese characters. This English translation provides access to a seminal text that heavily influenced the European Traditionalist movement, including figures like René Guénon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardback. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watkins Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57649899045238,"sku":null,"price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0578\/0635\/6656\/files\/Screenshot2026-04-10at13.21.13.png?v=1775824925","url":"https:\/\/shop.watkinsbooks.com\/products\/the-primordial-tradition-of-ancient-china-translated-by-joscelyn-godwin","provider":"Watkins Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}