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    Classics of Buddhism and ZEN: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    This last volume of the series comprising the complete translations of Thomas Cleary, entitled Classics of Buddhism and Zen, features several essential works on the practice of Zen koans, including…

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    The Flower Ornament Scripture: Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra

    Known in Chinese as Hua-yen and in Japanese as Kegon-kyo, the Avatamsaka Sutra,
    or Flower Ornament Scripture,
    is held in the highest regard and studied by Buddhists of all traditions…

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    The Book of Five Rings

    Miyamoto Musashi,Thomas Cleary

    Including The book of family traditions on the art of war by Yagyau Munenori. –Title page.

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    The Art of War

    Thomas Cleary, Sun Tzu

    This unique volume includes "The Art of War"--the most influential book of strategy in the world today, "Mastering the Art of War, The Lost Art of War, " and "The…

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    The Book of Five Rings

    Miyamoto Musashi

    One of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants…

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    Finding a Life of Harmony and Balance

    Chen Kaiguo, Zheng Shunchao

    This authorized biography of contemporary Taoist expert Wang Liping (1949-), an 18th generation transmitter of Dragon Gate Taoism, tells the true story of his apprenticeship in Taoist wizardry, as well…

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    The Taoist Classics: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    Vitality, Energy, Spirit is an extraordinarily rich and diverse collection of Taoist writings from the fifth century BCE to modern times. The Secret of the Golden Flower is a practical…

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    The Taoist Classics: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    Understanding Reality, written by Chang Po-tuan in the tenth century, is concerned with the principles of inner alchemy. The Inner Teachings of Taoism, another of Chang Po-tuan’s classics on inner…

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    The Taoist Classics: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    This version of The Taoist I-Ching is illuminated by the commentary of the nineteenth-century Taoist adept Lui I-ming, whose work serves as a guide to self-realisation while living in the…

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    Classics of Buddhism and ZEN: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    This volume contains teachings predominantly from the Chinese Zen (Chan) tradition, including the writings of revered Chinese masters such as Pai-chang, founder of the Chan monastic tradition; Huang-po, one of…

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    Classics of Buddhism and ZEN: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    This volume contains teachings largely from the Japanese Zen tradition, including the writings of Dogen, the founder and most venerated master of Japanese Zen. Also included is a translation of…

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    Classics of Buddhism and ZEN: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    This collection represents the wide spectrum of Buddhist texts translated by Cleary, from Buddhist yoga and the I Ching to the most basic and universally loved of the Buddhist sutras…

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    Classics of Buddhism and ZEN: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    This volume contains translations of works by the key figures of Zen, including Dogen, the founder and most venerated master of Japanese Zen; Chinul, the twelfth-century Korean master; and Hakuin…

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    The Taoist Classics, Volume One: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary

    Cleary’s original translations of the Tao Te Ching and Chuang-tzu’s ‘Inner Chapters’ are accompanied by his commentary illuminating the text and its context. Wen-tzu also contains teachings attributed to the…

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    Ways of Warriors, Codes of Kings: Lessons in Leadership from the Chinese Classics

    Trans Thomas Cleary

    Concise and user-friendly, this collection presents the ancient Chinese principles of leadership and strategy using the masters’ own words.

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    Taoist Meditation: Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body

    The ancient meditation techniques of Taoism encompass a wide range of practices, aiming to cultivate a healthy body as well as an enlightened mind. The texts in this book represent…

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    Minding Mind: A Course in Basic Meditation

    Thomas Cleary

    Some types of meditation are aimed at promoting a sense of confidence and well-being in everyday life, while other types focus on producing altered states of consciousness, transcending the world…

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    Vitality, Energy, Spirt: A Taoist Sourcebook

    Thomas Cleary

    A sourcebook of Taoist teachings that focuses on vitality, energy, and spirit - the ‘three treasures’ of human life as envisioned in Taoist thought. It traces the teachings on these…

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    Unlocking the Zen Koan: A New Translation of the Zen Classic Wumenguan

    Thomas Cleary

    This text provides a translation of Wumenguan , a classic collection of 48 Chinese Zen Koans, with commentaries by the 13th-century Zen Master Wumen Huikai, whose name is derived from…

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    The Spirit of Tao

    This volume contains a collection of some of the most popular classics of ancient Taoism, including the Tao te Ching, Chuang-tzu, Huai-nan-tzu and Wen-tzu.

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    The Japanese Art of War: Understanding the Culture of Strategy

    Thomas Cleary

    One of the factors in the development of Japanese psychology and behaviour is the fact that Japan was subject to military rule for almost 800 years. This is a study…

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    The Tao of Organization: The I Ching of Group Dynamics

    Thomas Cleary

    Now back in print, this is a handbook of group dynamics and strategy-making for business, political, social, and religious organizations. The translator’s extensive introduction includes guidelines for consulting the I…

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    The Human Element: A Course in Resourceful Thinking

    Thomas Cleary

    Presenting a basic course in the management of human resources, this book draws on the Asian traditions of leadership and strategy. It includes excerpts from Confucius, Lao Tzu, Sun Tzu…

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    Living a Good Life: Advice on Virtue, Love, and Action from the Ancient Greek Masters

    Translated from the Arabic source that preserved Greek thought throughout the Middle Ages, these writings conclude with an appendix of sayings and fragments from Buddhist, Taoist and Muslim sources, to…

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    Teachings of Zen

    Thomas Cleary has translated over 50 volumes of eastern philosophy, and this title in the series gathers the most essential Zen writings into one volume.

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    Sutra of Hui-neng, Grand Master of Zen: With Hui-neng’s Commentary on the Diamond Sutra

    Thomas Cleary

    Hui-Neng (638-713) was an illiterate woodcutter who attained enlightenment in a flash. He became the Sixth Patriarch of Chinese Zen, and founder of the Sudden Enlightenment school. This collection of…

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    Sex, Health and Long Life: Manuals of Taoist Practice

    The sexual techniques contained in the five Chinese Taoist texts reproduced here reveal the transformative influence of sex when properly and wisely practised.

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    Rational Zen: The Mind of Dogen Zenji

    Thomas Cleary

    Zen has often been portrayed as being illogical and mystifying, even aimed at the destruction of the rational intellect. These new translations of the thirteenth-century Zen master Dogen-one of most…

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    Wisdom Of The Prophet, The

    Thomas Cleary

    This volume contains a selection of hadith , or traditional teaching stories based on the words and deeds of Muhammad, that have brought inspiration and guidance to spiritual seekers for…

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    Zen Lessons: The Art of Leadership

    A guide to enlightened conduct for people in positions of authority, based on the teachings of several great Zen masters of China - now in a Shambala Classics edition.

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    The Book of Serenity: One Hundred ZEN Dialogues

    Thomas Cleary

    A translation of Shoyo Roku, a collection of one hundred Zen koans.

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    Soul of the Samurai: Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido

    Thomas Cleary

    Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen and BushidoIn Soul of the Samurai bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence…

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    The 10 Ecstasy of Enlightenment: Teachings of Natural Tantra

    Thomas Cleary

    Thomas Cleary unlocks the mysteries of the Carya-Giti, a collection of teachings by more than 20 famous Siddhas, or tantric adepts. These teachings emanate from one of the most dynamic…

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    Practical Taoism

    Thomas Cleary

    Compiled by a seventh-generation master of the Northern Branch of the Complete Reality School of Taoism known as the Preserver of Truth, this extraordinary collection of teachings and commentaries illuminates…

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    Kensho: Heart of Zen

    Thomas Cleary

    Kensho is the experience of the true insight that lies at the heart of Zen practice and realization, it reveals the potential that exists in each moment for pure awareness…

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    Secrets of the Blue Cliff Record: Zen Comments by Hakuin and Tenkei

    The Blue Cliff Record is a classic collection of 100 traditional Zen teaching stories or koans. This translation includes the commentaries of two of the greatest Zen masters of early…

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    Entry into the Inconceivable: Introduction to Hua-Yen Buddhism

    Thomas Cleary

    Entry Into the Inconceivable is an introduction to the philosophy of the Hua-yen school of Buddhism, one of the cornerstones of East Asian Buddhist thought. Cleary presents a survey of…

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    Buddhist Yoga: A Comprehensive Course

    Thomas Cleary

    A translation of a classical sourcebook of Buddhist yoga offers a detailed course in both the philosophical and pragmatic foundations of the medium while exploring the harmonious union associated with…

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    The Book of Balance and Harmony: A Taoist Handbook

    Thomas Cleary

    The Book of Balance and Harmony is a renowned anthology of writing by a thirteenth-century master of the Complete Reality School of Taoism, a movement begun around the turn of…

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    Transmission of Light: Zen in the Art of Enlightenment by Zen Master Keizan

    This classic of Japanese Zen literature is from one of the premier translators of Buddhist texts. The book is a collection of traditional teaching stories or koans about 53 Buddhist…

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    Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare: From the School of Certain Victory

    Thomas Cleary

    This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke’s classic treatise on strategy and tactic

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    Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare: From the School of Certain Victory

    Thomas Cleary

    This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke’s classic treatise on strategy and tactic

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    Secrets of Tantric Buddhism: Understanding the Ecstasy of Enlightenment

    Unlocking the secrets of Tantra–one of the most alluring forms of Buddhism

    Often misunderstood, Tantrism focuses on a particular style of meditation and ritual. Having far more to do with…

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    Zen Antics: One Hundred Stories of Enlightenment

    Thomas Cleary

    Throughout Zen history, stories and anecdotes of Zen masters and their students have been used as teaching devices to exemplify the enlightened spirit. Unlike many of the baffling dialogues between…

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    Zen Essence: The Science of Freedom

    Thomas Cleary

    This text offers a view of Zen Buddhism, not as a monastic tradition deeply rooted in Asian culture, but as an infinitely flexible entity, adapting to contemporary needs and transcending…

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    The Five Houses of Zen

    This is a collection of the key teachings of the Five Houses of Zen from the Golden Age of Zen in China. Included in this work is: poetry from the…

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    The Way of the World: Readings in Chinese Philosophy

    Thomas Cleary

    However varied in its attitudes and ideas, Chinese philosophy has typically centred on the concrete problems of human life, from the personal to the political. This work presents a collection…

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    The Zen Reader

    Thomas Cleary

    This book was previously published as The Pocket Zen reader. –Title page verso

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