The Taoist Classics (Volume 1): The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

The Taoist Classics: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary #1

by Thomas Cleary (Translator)

This collection of translated texts

   •  Tao Te Cleary's original translations of the great classic of Taoism, accompanied by his commentary illuminating the text and its context.
   •  The "Inner Teachings" of a widely influential compendium of wisdom stories, fables, and anecdotes.
   •  Understanding the Another core text of Chinese Taoism, containing teachings also attributed to the author of the Tao Te Ching.
   •  The Book of Leadership and Lessons of the Chinese One of the great Chinese teachings on the subtle arts of management and leadership at all levels.
   •  Sex, Health, and Long Manuals of Taoist The techniques contained in these five texts reveal the transformative influence sex can have when wisely practiced.

Genres: Taoism, Philosophy, Religion, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Reference, Eastern Philosophy

496 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Dr. Thomas Francis Cleary, Ph.D. (East Asian Languages and Civilizations, Harvard University; J.D., Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California, Berkeley), was a prolific translator of Buddhist, Taoist, Confucian, and Muslim classics, with a particular emphasis on popular translations of Mahāyāna works relevant to the Chan, Zen, and Soen systems.

Reviews

[John-Randall "J.R." Hofheins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This first of five(?) volumes of the Thomas Cleary set on [Living] Daoist Classic Literature, has been a mainstay for me to soak in and absorb for the past decade.
I have recently added in Volumes Two and Three.
The taoists know the basis of LIFE is Electro Magnetic Energy/Quantum Field.
For Millenia Taoists have been cultivating and refining the natural unity with all-that-is; leaning in further and further with their innate knowledge and innate capabilities, coming out to teach others privately. Then in 21st century, Cleary comes along and translates these works into the best reading versions I have found. They ARE my bible. Nothing compares to this Life-Guidance. After 48 years of daily meditation, I know of nothing that even comes to a close second.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I nearly rated the book a two for the translation. At times, the translation seems to shift into modern colloquial phrases. I had read two of the four books previously and I definitely prefer the prior translations.