The Book of Five Rings is one of the most insightful texts on the subtle arts of confrontation and victory to emerge from Asian culture. Written not only for martial artists but for anyone who wants to apply the timeless principles of this text to their...
   â¢Â The Taoist I Ching: The classic "Book of Change" illuminated by the commentary of the eighteenth- and nineteenth-century Taoist adept Liu I-ming. The first part of the book...
Rational Zen consists of selection from Dogenâs two masterworks, Shobogenzo (the famed "Treasury of Eyes of True Teaching, " Japanâs most sophisticated philosophical work) and Eihei Koruko ("Universal...
A 400-year-old explication of the rules and expectations embodied in Bushido, the Japanese way of the warrior. Bushido has played a major role in shaping modern Japanese society and the modern martial arts in Japan and internationally.
For all its emphasis on the direct experience on insight without reliance on the products of the intellect, the Zen tradition has created a huge body of writings. Of this cast literature, the writings associated with the so-called Five Houses of Zen are...
Insightful lessons from the great traditions of Asian thought on: The essentials of wise leadership. Decision-making without prejudice. Inspiring loyalty and maintaining authority. Determining an individualâs true character. Encouraging...
Thomas Clearyâs extensive introdution gives specific, systematic guidelines for consulting the I Ching for greatest understanding and best results. Included in the afterword is a profile of the modern Japanese organizational genius Matsu...