Tong Ren · 同人

Judgment (卦辞)

Fellowship with Men in the open. Success. It furthers one to cross the great water. It furthers the perseverance of the superior man. Fellowship means gathering with others in harmony and shared purpose, moving beyond narrow self-interest toward common goals.

同人：同人于野，亨。利涉大川，利君子贞。

Image (象辞)

Heaven together with fire — the image of Fellowship. Thus the superior man organizes the clans and makes distinctions between things. Heaven moves above, fire rises upward; both share a common direction. True fellowship requires clarity of purpose.

天与火，同人；君子以类族辨物。

Modern Application

Tong Ren promotes inclusive collaboration — unity through shared purpose rather than tribal division. Essential for community building, cross-functional teams, and inclusive leadership.

同人促进包容性合作——通过共同目标而非部落分裂实现团结。对社区建设、跨职能团队和包容性领导力至关重要。