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There are many translators of Chinese texts. However, when it comes to translating the subtle poetry and essence of Chinese thought into concepts understood by the English speaking reader, there are precious few who can do justice to the original intent of the manuscript. Thomas Cleary is among the very few who can accurately translate Chinese philosophical thought into an understandable Western expression.

It is difficult enough for anyone, Chinese or otherwise, to make sense out of these philosophical concepts, except by one who truly understands what is being said and why. Although I've never met Mr. Cleary, I'm convinced that he has climbed to the "top of the mountain" and looked down upon all of the philosophical and religious paths that lead to that peak. It is from this perspective that he can translate the numerous books that he has, each true to its original intent.

It is with a very deep respect for Mr. Cleary that I offer his books in the Acupuncture.com Book Farm for everyone to learn from what he has to offer the world.

-Al Stone, Acupuncture.com

The Art of War (Shambhala Lion Editions); Sun Tzu, et al; Audio Cassette; $10.80

The Art of War (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Sun Tzu, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $4.80

Awakening to the Tao; Liu I-Ming, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $10.80

Back to Beginnings : Reflections on the Tao (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Huanchu Daoren, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $5.40

The Book of Balance and Harmony; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $10.80

The Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Dragon Editions); Miyamoto Musashi, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $8.10

Book of Five Rings (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Miyamoto Musashi, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $5.40

The Book of Leadership and Strategy : Lessons of the Chinese Masters; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $6.30

The Book of Leadership and Strategy : Lessons of the Chinese Masters : Translations from the Taoist Classic, Huainanzi; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.90

The Buddhist I Ching; Chih-Hsu Ou-I, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $14.40

The Dhammapada : Sayings of Buddha; Thomas F. Cleary, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $6.25

Dream Conversations : On Buddhism and Zen; Muso Kokushi, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.00

The Essential Confucius : The Heart of Confucius' Teachings in Authentic I Ching Order; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $11.70

The Essential Koran : The Heart of Islam; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $11.70

The Essential Tao : An Initiation into the Heart of Taoism Through the Authentic Tao Te Ching and the Iner Teachings of Chuang-Tzu; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $10.80

The Flower Ornament Scripture/a Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra; Thomas Cleary; Hardcover; $83.50

The Human Element : A Course in Resourceful Thinking; Thomas Cleary; Hardcover; $13.50

The Human Element : A Course in Resourceful Thinking; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.00

I Ching : The Book of Change (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $5.40

The Japanese Art of War : Understanding the Culture of Strategy; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.90

The Japanese Art of War/Audio Cassette; Thomas Cleary; Audio Cassette; $9.90

Living & Dying With Grace : Counsels of Hadrat 'Ali; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.90

Living and Dying With Grace : Counsels of Hadrat Ali; Muhammad Ibn Al-Husayn Sharif Al-Radi, Thomas Cleary; Hardcover; $14.40

Mastering the Art of War (Shambhala Dragon Editions); Liang Chu-Ko, et al; Paperback; $5.40

Mind over Matter : Higher Martial Arts; Shi Ming, et al; Paperback; $11.65

Minding Mind : A Course in Basic Meditation; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.00

Practical Taoism; Thomas F. Cleary, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.00

Rational Zen : The Mind of Dogen Zenji; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $12.60

The Secret of the Golden Flower : The Classic Chinese Book of Life; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $10.80

The brilliant new translation of the classic Taoist guide to meditation that Carl Jung made famous.

"Thomas Cleary's translation is like an island of peace in the troubled sea of today's world. His beautifully lucid translation of the classic Chinese text transcends the limitations of its culture to reveal universal and timeless practices that awaken awareness and clarity of mind."
--June Singer, author of Seeing Through the Visible World

"This text, like all of Cleary's work, shows that these Eastern classics have a depth of intelligence that can enrich any serious Western person. Until Cleary, these books have too often been shrouded in a mist of mystical allure and vague sentiment: Cleary is finally making them authentically available. In giving this particular text of extraordinary density and subtlety its first definitive presentation in English, Cleary has done a great service in opening The Secret of the Golden Flower to as much true understanding and application as diligent attention can allow."
--Jacob Needleman, author of The Heart of Philosophy

"Thomas Cleary's new and inspiring translation of one of the great mystical classics is most welcome in these times of great spiritual hunger."
--Charles T. Tart, Ph.D, author of Open Mind, Discriminating Mind and Transpersonal Psychologies

Thomas Cleary, earned his Ph.D, in East Asian Studies from Harvard University.

Skill Level: Beginning to Advanced and beyond... : )

Sex, Health, and Long Life : Manuals of Taoist Practice (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $5.40

The Story of Chinese Zen (Tuttle Library of Enlightenment); Huai-Chin Nan, et al; Paperback; $15.26

The Tao of Organization : The I Ching for Group Dynamics (Shambhala Dragon Editions); Cheng Yi, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $11.70

The Taoist I Ching; I-Ming Liu, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $16.20

Vitality, Energy, Spirit : A Taoist Sourcebook (Shambhala Dragon Editions); Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $17.10

Wen-Tzu : Understanding the Mysteries (Shambhala Dragon Editions); Lao-Tzu, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $12.60

The Wisdom of the Prophet : Sayings of Muhammad (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Thomas F. Cleary, et al; Paperback; $5.40

Zen Antics : A Hundred Stories of Enlightenment; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.00

Zen Essence : The Science of Freedom (Shambhala Dragon Editions); Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $12.60

Zen Essence : The Science of Freedom (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $5.40

Zen Lessons : The Art of Leadership (Shambhala Pocket Classics); Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $6.30

Zen Lessons : The Art of Leadership/Audio Cassette; Thomas Cleary; Audio Cassette; $9.90

Zen Letters : Teachings of Yuanwu; Yuan-Wu, et al; Paperback; $9.00

Entry into the Inconceivable : An Introduction to Hua-Yen Buddhism; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $13.00 (Special Order)

Entry into the Realm of Reality : The Text/a Translation of the Gandavyuha, the Final Book of the Avantamsaka Sutra; Thomas Cleary; Paperback (Publisher Out Of Stock)

The Flower Ornament Scripture : A Translation of the Avatamsaka Sutra : Entry into the Realm of Reality Vol 3; Thomas Cleary; Hardcover (Publisher Out Of Stock)

Further Teachings of Lao-Tzu : Understanding the Mysteries : A Translation of the Taoist Classic Wen-Tzu; Thomas Cleary; Hardcover (Publisher Out Of Stock)

Instant Zen : Waking Up in the Present Lectures of Zen Master Foyan (1067-1120; Thomas Cleary; Audio Cassette; $16.16 (Not Yet Published -- On Order)

Lost Art of War; Pin Sun, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $9.90 (Not Yet Published -- On Order)

Opening the Dragon Gate : The Making of a Taoist Wizard; Chen Kaiguo, et al; Hardcover; $22.46 (Not Yet Published -- On Order)

Rational Zen : The Mind of Dogen Zenji; Thomas Cleary; Hardcover (Publisher Out Of Stock)

Shobogenzo : Zen Essays by Dogen; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $13.00 (Special Order)

Thunder in the Sky : Secrets on the Acquisition and Exercise of Power; Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $10.85 (Special Order)

Understanding Reality : A Taoist Alchemical Classic; Chang Po-Tauan, Thomas Cleary; Paperback; $14.00 (Special Order)

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