| The Taoist Classics, Volume One: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary Contributor(s): Cleary, Thomas (Author) |
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ISBN: 1570629056 ISBN-13: 9781570629051 Publisher: Shambhala OUR PRICE: $31.46 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2003 Annotation: This collection of translated texts includes: -"Tao Te Ching: Cleary's original translations of the great classic of Taoism, accompanied by his commentary illuminating the text and its context. -"Chuang-tzu: The "Inner Teachings" of a widely influential compendium of wisdom stories, fables, and anecdotes. -"Wen-tzu: Understanding the Mysteries: Another core text of Chinese Taoism, containing teachings also attributed to the author of the "Tao Te Ching. -"The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons of the Chinese Masters: One of the great Chinese teachings on the subtle arts of management and leadership at all levels. -"Sex, Health, and Long Life: Manuals of Taoist Practice: The techniques contained in these five texts reveal the transformative influence sex can have when wisely practiced. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Taoism (see Also Philosophy - Taoist) - Philosophy | Eastern - Philosophy | Taoist |
| Dewey: 299.514 |
| LCCN: 99027951 |
| Series: Taoist Classics |
| Physical Information: 1.25" H x 5.98" W x 9.06" (1.44 lbs) 496 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Taoism |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This collection of translated texts includes: - Tao Te Ching: Cleary's original translations of the great classic of Taoism, accompanied by his commentary illuminating the text and its context. - Chuang-tzu: The Inner Teachings of a widely influential compendium of wisdom stories, fables, and anecdotes. - Wen-tzu: Understanding the Mysteries: Another core text of Chinese Taoism, containing teachings also attributed to the author of the Tao Te Ching. - The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons of the Chinese Masters: One of the great Chinese teachings on the subtle arts of management and leadership at all levels. - Sex, Health, and Long Life: Manuals of Taoist Practice: The techniques contained in these five texts reveal the transformative influence sex can have when wisely practiced. |