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  • The Art of War

    by Sun Tzu ...
    Translated by Thomas Cleary ...
    Series series Shambhala Library
    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 ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Book of Five Rings

    A Classic Text on the Japanese Way of the Sword

    by Miyamoto Musashi ...
    Translated by Thomas Cleary ...
    Series series Shambhala Library
    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 ... Read more

    $10.79 CAD

  • The Five Houses of Zen

    For all its emphasis on the direct experience of insight without reliance on the products of the intellect, the Zen tradition has created a huge body of writings. Of this cast literature, the writings associated with the so-called Five Houses of Zen are widely considered to be preeminent. These Five Houses—which arose in China during the ninth and tenth centuries, often referred to as the Golden ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Mastering the Art of War

    Zhuge Liang's and Liu Ji's Commentaries on the Classic by Sun Tzu

    by Liang Zhuge, Liu Ji ...
    Two master strategists delve into the essential priciples of Sun Tzu's The Art of War, revealing what they teach us about leadership, success, and moreComposed by two prominent statesmen-generals of classical China, this book develops the strategies of Sun Tzu's classic, The Art of War, into a complete handbook of organization and leadership. The great leaders of ancient China who were trained in ... Read more

    $23.99 CAD

  • The Art of War

    Translated by Thomas Cleary ...
    by Thomas Cleary, Sun Tzu ...
    The Definitive Translation with Over Two Million Copies SoldFrom esteemed translator Thomas Cleary and including commentary from philosophers such as Cao Cao, Du Mu, and Du You, this timeless Chinese classic captures the essence of military strategy used in ancient East Asia, with lessons on how to handle conflict confidently, efficiently, and successfully. As Sun Tzu teaches, aggression and ... Read more

    $18.39 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobooks

    Also available as: Audiobooks

  • The Art of War

    Complete Texts and Commentaries

    by Sun Tzu ...
    Translated by Thomas Cleary ...
    A comprehensive collection of the most essential versions of The Art of War, the classic Chinese military treatise considered by many as the ultimate strategy guideSun Tzu’s Art of War, compiled more than two thousand years ago, is a study of the anatomy of organizations in conflict. It is perhaps the most prestigious and influential book of strategy in the world today. Now, this unique volume ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD

  • Training the Samurai Mind

    A Bushido Sourcebook

    by Thomas Cleary ...
    A fascinating, eclectic collection of writings—spanning four hundred years—on samurai ethos, training, and education, from premier translator Thomas ClearyThrough the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as bushido, the Way of the Warrior-Knight.Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary ... Read more

    $25.59 CAD

  • Taoist Meditation

    Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body

    by Thomas Cleary ...
    A curated collection of ancient texts that shed light on the full breadth of Taoist meditation practicesThe ancient meditation techniques of Taoism encompass a wide range of practices—with an aim toward cultivating a healthy body as well as an enlightened mind. These selections from classic texts of Taoist meditation represent the entire range of techniques—from sitting meditation practices to ... Read more

    $19.99 CAD

  • Code of the Samurai

    A Modern Translation of the Bushido Shoshinshu of Taira Shigesuke

    by Thomas Cleary ...
    Immerse yourself in the world of the Samurai with this classic text, translated and interpreted for the modern reader.Code of the Samurai is the four-hundred-year-old summary of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido—the ancient Japanese "Way of the Warrior." Bushido has played a major role in shaping the behavior of modern Japanese government, corporations, society, and individuals, as ... Read more

    $15.99 CAD

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The Blue Cliff Record

    A classic of Zen Buddhist literature, this compilation of twelfth-century Zen koans includes commentary and verses from the great Chinese Zen mastersThe Blue Cliff Record is a translation of the Pi Yen Lu, a collection of one hundred famous Zen koans accompanied by commentaries and verses from the teachings of Chinese Zen masters. Compiled in the twelfth century, it is considered one of the great ... Read more

    $52.79 CAD

  • The Pocket I Ching

    The Book of Change

    by Thomas Cleary ...
    The I Ching (Book of Change) is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics, and has throughout Chinese history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, the I Ching has been venerated for more than three thousand years as an oracle of fortune, a guide to success, and a source of wisdom. The underlying theme of ... Read more

    $9.79 CAD

  • Pocket Taoist Wisdom

    by Thomas Cleary ...
    Series series Shambhala Pocket Library
    This compact collection of Taoism's greatest masterpieces introduces its most fundamental teachings and reveals the essential spirit of Tao.From the time of its earliest sages in prehistoric China, Taoists have looked to the underlying Way of all things (the Tao) as the essential guide to life. For them, the patterns of nature revealed the answers to their deepest spiritual questions and provided ... Read more

    $11.99 CAD