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Title: Wen-Tzu: Understanding the Mysteries by Lao-Tzu, Thomas Cleary ISBN: 0-87773-862-9 Publisher: Shambhala Publications Pub. Date: 01 October, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: a great taoist book
Comment: for years, i've been searching for the answers about the taoist principles such as the wu wei or the yin and yang. i had a very good collection of taoist books in my library such as the tao te ching (i got three versions), the chuang tzu (2 versions), a lieh tzu e book, and many more. i've been reading them but it is just so hard for me to learn how to use the taoist principles to my everyday life. tao te ching is too esoteric, chuang tzu is too complicated due to his story-telling and fables, lieh tzu is alright but i needed something direct.
one day, i was walking in a bookstore and i saw the wen tzu. i asked myself, "what the hell is the wen tzu?" so as i looked at the cover, it says that it is the further teachings of lao tzu. now that adds more to the "what the hell" in my head. but i gave it a try. after reading a few passages, i am very happy to say that Wen Tzu is actually the book i've been waiting for. why? first of all, it's very direct like an "in your face" kind of explanation. second, wen tzu for me is actually an extension, more detailed version of the Tao Te Ching, not mentioning how big the book is. it's safe to say that this is the tao te ching, the director's cut, or the guide to the tao te ching. it is that good. believe me. even i believe that it was written by lao tzu because of its content. you'll just have to read it to believe it, and i'm happy to share this book to those who are looking for a great taoist book, or a book that can motivate you to live peacefully.
always smile a lot and take care.
Rating: 5
Summary: A little-appreciated book of Taoist Thought that is worth it
Comment: I hadn't heard of the Wen-Tzu until I'd noticed it among other Taoist books, and figured I'd give it a try. I was impressed - it's another one of those Taoist books that, like the Hui-Nan-Tzu, contains a lot, but gets less "airtime" than the Tao Te Ching, Chuang-Tzu, and Lieh-Tzu.
This is a good solid read, and the influence of previous Taoist works (especially the Tao Te Ching) is obvious, and common Taoist trains of thought are further analyzed.
In short, buy it.
Rating: 5
Summary: More wisdom in this one book than a library of others.
Comment: Written more than 2000 years ago, this book addresses subjects in a manner still relevant to modern problems.
See Chapter 87 on the absurdity of get-tough laws, and on the impotence of intellectual social experimentation. See Chapter 89 for an ancient articulation of post-modern anti-foundationalism, Chapter 103 on why class-based laws ultimately fail. Chapter 107 advocates proactivism over reactionism. Chapters 111-112 explain why well-intentioned social programs often harm their beneficiaries. 125 explains why government is needed to protect minorities. 151 advocates environmentalism. 158 demostrates the dire results of partisan politics and poll-watching.
All in all a remarkable text that makes modern politics and society stand up in new relief.
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Title: The Book of Leadership and Strategy: Lessons of the Chinese Masters : Translations from the Taoist Classic, Huainanzi by Thomas Cleary ISBN: 0877736677 Publisher: Shambhala Publications Pub. Date: 01 August, 1992 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Lieh-Tzu: A Taoist Guide to Practical Living by Eva Wong ISBN: 1570628998 Publisher: Shambhala Publications Pub. Date: 11 December, 2001 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Book of Lieh-Tzu by A.C. Graham ISBN: 0231072376 Publisher: Columbia University Press Pub. Date: 15 October, 1990 List Price(USD): $23.00 |
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Title: Taoist Meditation: Methods for Cultivating a Healthy Mind and Body by Thomas Cleary ISBN: 1570625670 Publisher: Shambhala Publications Pub. Date: 06 June, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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Title: Hua Hu Ching: The Unknown Teachings of Lao Tzu by Lao-Tzu, Brian Walker ISBN: 0060692456 Publisher: HarperSanFrancisco Pub. Date: 01 September, 1995 List Price(USD): $12.95 |
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