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The Art Of War (Paperback): Sun Tzu The Art Of War (Paperback)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Thomas Cleary 3
R185 R171 Discovery Miles 1 710 Save R14 (8%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

Conflict is an inevitable part of life, according to this ancient Chinese classic of strategy, but everything necessary to deal with conflict wisely, honorably, victoriously, is already present within us. Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, "The Art of War " is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it has been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, "The Art of War " applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.

The Art of War: Thomas Cleary The Art of War
Thomas Cleary; Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary
R385 R344 Discovery Miles 3 440 Save R41 (11%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days
Entry Into the Inconceivable - An Introduction to Hua-yen Buddhism (Hardcover): Thomas Cleary Entry Into the Inconceivable - An Introduction to Hua-yen Buddhism (Hardcover)
Thomas Cleary
R2,189 Discovery Miles 21 890 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

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 the unique Buddhist scripture on which the Hua-yen teaching is based and a brief history of its introduction into China. He also presents a succinct analysis of the essential metaphysics of Hua-yen Buddhism as it developed during China's golden age and full translations of four basic texts by seminal thinkers of the school.

Shobogenzo - Zen Essays by Dogen (Hardcover): Dogen Shobogenzo - Zen Essays by Dogen (Hardcover)
Dogen; Translated by Thomas Cleary
R1,799 Discovery Miles 17 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A remarkable collection of essays, Shobogenzo, ""Treasury of the Eye of True Teaching,"" was composed in the thirteenth century by the Zen master Dogen, founder of the Soto Zen school in Japan. Through its linguistic artistry and its philosophical subtlety, the Shobogenzo presents a thorough recasting of Buddhism with a creative ingenuity that has never been matched in the subsequent literature of Japanese Zen. With this translation of thirteen of the ninety-five essays, Thomas Cleary attempts to convey the form as well as the content of Dogen's writing, thereby preserving the instrumental structure of the original text. Together with pertinent commentary, biography, and notes, these essays make accessible to a wider audience a Zen classic once considered the private reserve of Soto monks and Buddhologists. Readers from many fields in the sciences and humanities will find themselves richly rewarded.

Understanding Reality - A Taoist Alchemical Classic (Hardcover): Chang Po-tuan Understanding Reality - A Taoist Alchemical Classic (Hardcover)
Chang Po-tuan; Translated by Thomas Cleary
R1,799 Discovery Miles 17 990 Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A welcome addition to the still limited number of Taoist texts translated from the Chinese originals."" --Journal of Chinese Religions

The Essential Koran (Paperback, New edition): Thomas Cleary The Essential Koran (Paperback, New edition)
Thomas Cleary
R434 R403 Discovery Miles 4 030 Save R31 (7%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

The Art of War—Spirituality for Conflict - Annotated & Explained (Hardcover): Thomas Huynh The Art of War—Spirituality for Conflict - Annotated & Explained (Hardcover)
Thomas Huynh; Commentary by Thomas Huynh; Translated by Editors at Sonshi Com; Foreword by Marc Benioff; Preface by Thomas Cleary
R655 R617 Discovery Miles 6 170 Save R38 (6%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Discover the spiritually incisive strategies for peacefully resolving conflict in this masterpiece of military strategy. Written 2,500 years ago by Chinese general Sun Tzu, The Art of War is a poetic and potent treatise on military strategy still in use in war colleges around the world. Yet its principles transcend warfare and have practical applications to all the conflicts and crises we face in our lives—in our workplaces, our families, even within ourselves. Thomas Huynh guides you through Sun Tzu's masterwork, highlighting principles that encourage a perceptive and spiritual approach to conflict, enabling you to: Prevent conflicts before they arise Peacefully and quickly resolve conflicts when they do arise Act with courage, intelligence and benevolence in adversarial situations Convert potential enemies into friends Control your emotions before they control you Now you can experience the effectiveness of Sun Tzu's teachings even if you have no previous knowledge of The Art of War. Insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary explains the subtleties of the text, allowing you to unlock the power of its teachings and help prevent and resolve the conflicts in your own life.

The Secret of the Golden Flower - The Classic Chinese Book of Life (Paperback, Reprinted edition): Thomas Cleary The Secret of the Golden Flower - The Classic Chinese Book of Life (Paperback, Reprinted edition)
Thomas Cleary
R381 R352 Discovery Miles 3 520 Save R29 (8%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare - From the School of Certain Victory (Hardcover): Thomas Cleary Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare - From the School of Certain Victory (Hardcover)
Thomas Cleary
R389 R368 Discovery Miles 3 680 Save R21 (5%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke's classic treatise on strategy and tactics. Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare is Thomas Cleary's translation of the seminal writings attributed to Yamamoto Kansuke on Japanese martial arts and military service. A mysterious man of humble origins, Yamamoto distinguished himself in the service of the redoubtable Takeda Shingen. Yamamoto was a career soldier and founder of the so-called "school of certain victory," from which the famous Miyamoto Musashi (The Book of Five Rings) emerged. His school developed the art of discerning situational combat advantage so that a warrior was able to commit to action only when success was virtually assured. Translated and accompanied with helpful insights by Thomas Cleary, one of the foremost translators of the martial wisdom of Asia, this book is for all persons engaged in military, law enforcement, or emergency response, as well as for martial artists, athletes, business executives, diplomats and politicians.

The Book of Five Rings (Paperback, New Ed): Miyamoto Musashi The Book of Five Rings (Paperback, New Ed)
Miyamoto Musashi; Translated by Thomas Cleary 2
R238 R204 Discovery Miles 2 040 Save R34 (14%) Ships in 18 - 22 working days

"The Book of Five Rings " is 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 to apply the timeless principles of this text to their life, the book analyzes the process of struggle and mastery over conflict that underlies every level of human interaction.
"The Book of Five Rings " was composed in 1643 by the famed duelist and undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi. Thomas Cleary's translation is immediately accessible, with an introduction that presents the spiritual background of the warrior tradition. Along with Musashi's text, Cleary translates here another important Japanese classic on leadership and strategy, "The Book of Family Traditions on the Art of War " by Yagyu Munenori, which highlights the ethical and spiritual insights of Taoism and Zen as they apply to the way of the warrior.

The Tao of Organization - The I Ching of Group Dynamics (Paperback): Thomas Cleary The Tao of Organization - The I Ching of Group Dynamics (Paperback)
Thomas Cleary
R620 R578 Discovery Miles 5 780 Save R42 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Of particular interest for its application to business strategizing, this edition of the well-known ancient Chinese classic I Ching (The Book of Changes) guides readers through the intricacies of group dynamics and relationships within organizations of all kinds. The root text is supported by a commentary from the eleventh-century scholar Cheng-Yi, founder of the movement known as Lixue, the study of inner design. Cheng contended that by understanding the pattern of events--the inner design of nature--one can bring about mutual understanding and cooperation among people in groups, thus facilitating the accomplishment of any tasks they might undertake. The translator's extensive introduction gives specific, systematic guidelines for consulting the I Ching for greatest understanding and best results. Included in the afterward is a profile of the modern and Japanese organizational genius Matsushita Konosuke, founder of Panasonic and other multinational corporations, whose success has been built on the principles of the I Ching.

Soul of the Samurai - Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido (Hardcover): Thomas Cleary Soul of the Samurai - Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido (Hardcover)
Thomas Cleary
R250 R229 Discovery Miles 2 290 Save R21 (8%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & Bushido. In Soul of the Samurai, bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings according to 17th-century Japanese samurai master Yagyu Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho. The three works of Zen & Bushido translated in Soul of the Samurai are: The Book of the Sword by Yagyu Munenori The Inscrutable Subtlety of Immovable Wisdom by Takuan Soho The Peerless Sword by Takuan Soho Yagyu was a renowned swordsman and chief of the Shogun's secret police, while Takuan was the Zen spiritual mentor to the Emperor. This samurai philosophy book contains the first English translations of their seminal writings on Bushido. Cleary not only provides clear and readable translations but comprehensive notes introducing the social, political, and organizational principles that defined samurai culture--their loyalty to family, their sense of service and duty, and their political strategies for dealing with allies and enemies. These writings introduce the reader to the authentic world of Zen culture and the secrets behind the samurai's success--being "in the moment" and freeing the mind from all distractions, allowing you to react instantaneously and instinctively without thinking. In these classic works, we learn that Zen mental control and meditational training were as crucial to the Samurai as swordsmanship and fighting skills.

The Blue Cliff Record (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed): Thomas Cleary, J.C. Cleary The Blue Cliff Record (Paperback, 1st pbk. ed)
Thomas Cleary, J.C. Cleary
R1,156 R1,012 Discovery Miles 10 120 Save R144 (12%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

The Blue Cliff Record is a translation of the Pi Yen Lu, a collection of one hundred Zen koans - the paradoxical teaching stories used by Zen teachers to go beneath rational thought - accompanied by commentaries and appreciatory verses from the teachings of the Chinese Zen masters. Compiled in the twelfth century, by the great Zen master and poet Hseh-tou Ch'ung-hsien it is considered to be one of the greatest treasures of Zen literature and an essential study manual for students of Zen.

The Art of War (Paperback, Reissue): Sun Tzu The Art of War (Paperback, Reissue)
Sun Tzu; Translated by Thomas Cleary
R205 R190 Discovery Miles 1 900 Save R15 (7%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

"Thomas Cleary's translation of Sun Tzu's 2,000 years old The Art of War makes immediately relevant one of the greatest Chinese classical texts. Th ere's not a dated maxim or vague prescription in it. 'To win without fighting is best, ' Sun Tzu said. For him war was coeval. Absorb this book, and you can throw out all those contemporary books about managerial leadership".--Newsweek.

The Art Of War (Paperback): Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary The Art Of War (Paperback)
Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary
R275 R252 Discovery Miles 2 520 Save R23 (8%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days

Compiled more than two thousand years ago by a mysterious warrior-philosopher, The Art of War is still perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today, as eagerly studied in Asia by modern politicians and executives as it as been by military leaders since ancient times. As a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict, The Art of War applies to competition and conflict in general, on every level from the interpersonal to the international. Its aim is invincibility, victory without battle, and unassailable strength through understanding of the physics, politics, and psychology of conflict.

Translated from a standard collection of commentaries on Sun Tzu's text by eleven interpreters, this pocket classic has been edited by Thomas Cleary to bring out the meaning of the principles of strategy.

Soul of the Samurai - Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido (Paperback): Thomas Cleary Soul of the Samurai - Modern Translations of Three Classic Works of Zen & Bushido (Paperback)
Thomas Cleary
R243 R220 Discovery Miles 2 200 Save R23 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

Soul of the Samurai contains modern translations of three classic works of Zen & Bushido. In Soul of the Samurai, bestselling author and respected translator Thomas Cleary reveals the true essence of the Bushido code or Zen warrior teachings according to 17th-century Japanese samurai master Yagyu Munenori and his Zen teacher Takuan Soho. The three works of Zen & Bushido translated in Soul of the Samurai are: The Book of the Sword by Yagyu Munenori The Inscrutable Subtlety of Immovable Wisdom by Takuan Soho The Peerless Sword by Takuan Soho Yagyu was a renowned swordsman and chief of the Shogun's secret police, while Takuan was the Zen spiritual mentor to the Emperor. This samurai philosophy book contains the first English translations of their seminal writings on Bushido. Cleary not only provides clear and readable translations but comprehensive notes introducing the social, political, and organizational principles that defined samurai culture--their loyalty to family, their sense of service and duty, and their political strategies for dealing with allies and enemies. These writings introduce the reader to the authentic world of Zen culture and the secrets behind the samurai's success--being "in the moment" and freeing the mind from all distractions, allowing you to react instantaneously and instinctively without thinking. In these classic works, we learn that Zen mental control and meditational training were as important to the Samurai as swordsmanship and fighting skills.

Unlocking the Zen Koan - A New Translation of the Zen Classic Wumenguam (Paperback, New Ed): Thomas Cleary Unlocking the Zen Koan - A New Translation of the Zen Classic Wumenguam (Paperback, New Ed)
Thomas Cleary
R426 R387 Discovery Miles 3 870 Save R39 (9%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

In Unlocking the Zen Koan (originally published as No Boundary) Thomas Cleary translates directly from the Chinese and interprets Zen Master Wumen's text and commentaries in verse and prose on the inner meaning of the koans. Cleary then gives us other great Chinese Zen masters' comments in prose or verse on the same koan. Cleary's probing, analytic commentaries wrestle with meaning and shading, explaining principles and practices. Five different steps to follow in reading the koan begin with its use as a single abrupt perception, and lead progressively to more intellectual readings, illustrating the fixations which stand in the way of a true Zen understanding.

Instant Zen (Paperback): Thomas Cleary Instant Zen (Paperback)
Thomas Cleary
R418 Discovery Miles 4 180 Ships in 12 - 19 working days

"Instant Zen" presents the teachings of Foyan, a twelfth-century Chinese Zen master recognized as one of the greatest masters of the Song dynasty Zen renaissance in China. Returning to the uncomplicated genuineness of the original and classical Zen masters, Foyan offers many simple exercises in attention and thought designed to lead to the awakening of Zen insight into the real nature of the self. These succinct teachings emphasize independence and autonomy, and show us how to open our own eyes and stand on our own two feet, to see directly without delusion and act on truth without confusion.
Translator Thomas Cleary provides an incisive introduction and extensive references from traditional Zen sources, placing the work in both historical and contemporary contexts. Newcomers to Zen will find this book a useful and sophisticated introduction to authentic inner Zen practices from an impeccable source, without cultural exoticism or religious cultism. Instant Zen sheds new light on this vital tradition, making available the immediacy of Zen practice and unveiling our innate potential for conscious awakening.

The Book of Five Rings (Paperback): Miyamoto Musashi, Thomas Cleary The Book of Five Rings (Paperback)
Miyamoto Musashi, Thomas Cleary
R273 R249 Discovery Miles 2 490 Save R24 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare - From the School of Certain Victory (Hardcover): Thomas Cleary Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare - From the School of Certain Victory (Hardcover)
Thomas Cleary
R168 R157 Discovery Miles 1 570 Save R11 (7%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This samurai strategy books is the first widely available English translation of Yamamoto Kansuke's classic treatise on strategy and tactics. Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare is Thomas Cleary's translation of the seminal writings attributed to Yamamoto Kansuke on Japanese martial arts and military service. A mysterious man of humble origins, Yamamoto distinguished himself in the service of the redoubtable Takeda Shingen. Yamamoto was a career soldier and founder of the so-called "school of certain victory," from which the famous Miyamoto Musashi (The Book of Five Rings) emerged. His school developed the art of discerning situational combat advantage so that a warrior was able to commit to action only when success was virtually assured. Translated and accompanied with helpful insights by Thomas Cleary, one of the foremost translators of the martial wisdom of Asia, this book is for all persons engaged in military, law enforcement, or emergency response, as well as for martial artists, athletes, business executives, diplomats and politicians.

The Taoist Classics, Volume Two - The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary (Paperback): Thomas Cleary The Taoist Classics, Volume Two - The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary (Paperback)
Thomas Cleary
R1,093 R907 Discovery Miles 9 070 Save R186 (17%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days

This collection of translated texts includes:
-"Understanding Reality: A Taoist Alchemical Classic: A tenth-century text on the principles of inner alchemy.
-"The Inner Teachings of Taoism: The essentials of self-transformation according to the Complete Reality School of Taoism, with commentary by Liu I-ming.
-"The Book of Balance and Harmony: These essays, conversations, poetry, and songs about the secrets of Taoism teach how to live a centered and orderly life.
-"Practical Taoism: A collection of the most accessible of the texts on inner alchemy.

Treasury of the Eye of True Teaching - Classic Stories, Discourses, and Poems of the Chan Tradition (Paperback): Thomas Cleary Treasury of the Eye of True Teaching - Classic Stories, Discourses, and Poems of the Chan Tradition (Paperback)
Thomas Cleary; Dahui
R831 R711 Discovery Miles 7 110 Save R120 (14%) Ships in 9 - 17 working days
The Code of the Samurai - A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke (Hardcover, New edition): Daideoji... The Code of the Samurai - A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke (Hardcover, New edition)
Daideoji Yeuzan; Translated by Thomas Cleary
R371 R347 Discovery Miles 3 470 Save R24 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Learn the ways of the Japanese Bushido Code with this very readable, modern translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu. Code of the Samurai is a four-hundred-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese Way of the Warrior. Bushido has played a significant role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as well as in developing modern Japanese martial arts within Japan and internationally. The Japanese original of this book, Bushido Shoshinshu, (Bushido for Beginners), has been one of the primary sources on the tenets of Bushido, a way of thought that remains fascinating and relevant to the modern world, East and West. This handbook, written after five hundred years of military rule in Japan, was composed to provide practical and moral instruction for warriors, correcting wayward tendencies and outlining the personal, social, and professional standards of conduct characteristic of Bushido, the Japanese chivalric tradition. With a bright, conversational narrative by Thomas Clear,y and powerfully evocative line drawings by master illustrator Oscar Ratti, this book is indispensable to corporate executives, students of Asian Culture, martial artists, or anyone sincerely interested in Japan and its people.

I Ching - The Book of Change (Paperback): Thomas Cleary I Ching - The Book of Change (Paperback)
Thomas Cleary
R270 R245 Discovery Miles 2 450 Save R25 (9%) Ships in 12 - 19 working days
Uddhava Gita - The Final Teaching of Krishna (Paperback): Swami Ambikananda Saraswati Uddhava Gita - The Final Teaching of Krishna (Paperback)
Swami Ambikananda Saraswati; Introduction by Thomas Cleary
R404 R380 Discovery Miles 3 800 Save R24 (6%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

Widely read, The Bhagavad Gita is a classic of world spirituality while The essential companion to The Bhagavad Gita, The Uddhava Gita has remained overlooked. This new accessible and only English translation in print of The Uddhava Gita offers a previously unexplored path to understanding Hinduism and Krishna s wisdom. Written centuries apart, the ideas of the two dialogues are similar although their approach and contexts differ. The Bhagavad Gita is filled with the urgency of battle while The Uddhava Gita takes place on the eve of Krishna s departure from the world. The Uddhava Gita offers the reader philosophy, sublime poetry, practical guidance, and, ultimately, hope for a more complete consciousness in which the life of the body better reflects the life of the spirit."

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