Zen Lessons: The
Art of Leadership
Translated by Thomas Cleary. 5-1/2" x 8-1/2", 138 pages, paperback.
Drawing on private records, letters, and long-lost documents of the Song
dynasty, the book consists of short excerpts written in language that is
accessible to readers without background in Eastern philosophy. In part,
the teachings are a guide to recognizing genuine spiritual auythority in
a teacher.This book may also be read as a study of the personal qualities
and conduct necessary for the mastery of any position of power and authority,
whether religious, social, political, or organizational. |