Thomas Cleary

The Taoist Classics

The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary, Volume Two

• translated by
• Thomas Cleary

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…  Read More

• Hardcover

Taoist Meditation

Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body

• by
• Thomas Cleary

The 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…  Read More

• eBook

Training the Samurai Mind

A Bushido Sourcebook

• edited by
• Thomas Cleary

Through 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 presents a rich collection of writings…  Read More

• Hardcover
• eBook

Vitality, Energy, Spirit

A Taoist Sourcebook

• edited by
• Thomas Cleary

The “three treasures” of human life—vitality, energy, and spirit—are envisioned in Taoist thought as the source of creativity, capability, and intelligence. This comprehensive anthology traces the teachings on these three treasures through the long history of Taoism, highlighting the quintessential…  Read More

Wen-tzu

Understanding the Mysteries

• translated by
• Thomas Cleary

Lao-tzu, the legendary sage of ancient China, is traditionally considered to be the author of the Tao Te Ching, one of the most popular classics of world literature. Now Lao-tzu's further teachings on the Tao, or Way, are…  Read More