Chinese Philosophy

This ancient tradition encompasses the divination system of the I Ching, the social teaching of Confucius, the poetic wisdom of Lao Tzu, and so much more. Its myriad forms remain objects of fascination because they’ve turned out to be as applicable to our lives today as they have been for millennia.

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The Taoist Classics

The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

translated by

Thomas Cleary

Volume One 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… Read More

The Taoist Classics

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The Taoist I Ching

Liu I-ming

The I Ching, or "Book of Change," is considered the oldest of the Chinese classics and has throughout history commanded unsurpassed prestige and popularity. Containing several layers of text and given numerous levels of interpretation, it has captured continuous attention… Read More

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The Taoist I Ching

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Taoist Meditation

Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body

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

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Taoist Meditation

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Taoist Qigong for Health and Vitality

A Complete Program of Movement, Meditation, and Healing Sounds

Sat Chuen Hon

Qigong is a traditional Chinese movement practice that is most often done to maintain health or to relieve specific illnesses. Here, Sat Chuen Hon, a master teacher and practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine and Taoist healing arts, presents a system… Read More

Taoist Qigong for Health and Vitality

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Teachings of the Tao

Readings from the Taoist Spiritual Tradition

translated by

Eva Wong

"The Tao that can be spoken of is not the real Way," reads a famous line from the Tao-te-ching. But although the Tao cannot be described by words, words can allow us to catch a fleeting glimpse of that… Read More

Teachings of the Tao

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Thunder in the Sky

Secrets on the Acquisition and Exercise of Power

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Thomas Cleary

Understanding the development and practice of power—based on an in-depth observation of human psychology—has been a part of traditional Chinese thought for thousands of years and is considered a prerequisite for mastering the arts of strategy and leadership. Thunder… Read More

Thunder in the Sky

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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

Vitality, Energy, Spirit

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The Way of Chuang Tzu

Thomas Merton

Chuang Tzu—considered, along with Lao Tzu, one of the great figures of early Taoist thought—used parables and anecdotes, allegory and paradox, to illustrate that real happiness and freedom are found only in understanding the Tao or Way of nature, and… Read More

The Way of Chuang Tzu

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The Way of the World

Readings in Chinese Philosophy

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Thomas Cleary

The dynamic relationship between the individual and society has been a central concern of Taoism from its ancient beginnings—which is perhaps why certain Taoist classics, like Sun Tzu’s Art of War, are so often consulted these days for leadership… Read More

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The Way of the World

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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

Wen-tzu

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Worldly Wisdom

Confucian Teachings of the Ming Dynasty

edited by

J. C. Cleary

The philosophical, religious, and sociopolitical teachings of Confucianism have played a central role in East Asian culture for many centuries. This book presents a selection of passages from leading Chinese thinkers of the later Ming dynasty (sixteenth-seventeenth centuries), a peak… Read More

Worldly Wisdom

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Chinese Philosophy

The Taoist Classics

The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

The Taoist Classics

The Taoist I Ching

The Taoist I Ching

Taoist Meditation

Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body

Taoist Meditation

Taoist Qigong for Health and Vitality

A Complete Program of Movement, Meditation, and Healing Sounds

Taoist Qigong for Health and Vitality

Teachings of the Tao

Readings from the Taoist Spiritual Tradition

Teachings of the Tao

Thunder in the Sky

Secrets on the Acquisition and Exercise of Power

Thunder in the Sky

Vitality, Energy, Spirit

A Taoist Sourcebook

Vitality, Energy, Spirit

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The Way of Chuang Tzu

The Way of the World

Readings in Chinese Philosophy

The Way of the World

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Understanding the Mysteries

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