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Way of Chuang Tzu by Thomas Merton (1969, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNew Directions Publishing Corporation
ISBN-100811201031
ISBN-139780811201032
eBay Product ID (ePID)1133540
Product Key Features
Book TitleWay of Chuang Tzu
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicTaoism (See Also Philosophy / Taoist), Religious, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen), Taoist
Publication Year1969
FeaturesReprint
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Philosophy
AuthorThomas Merton
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight0.4 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN65-027556
Dewey Edition22
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal299.5/1482
Edition DescriptionReprint
SynopsisWorking from existing translations, Thomas Merton composed a series ofpersonal versions from his favorites among the classic sayings ofChuang Tzu, the most spiritual of the Chinese philosophers., Chuang Tzu, who wrote in the fourth and third centuries B.C., is thechief authentic historical spokesman for Taoism and its founder Lao Tzu(a legendary character known largely through Chuang Tzu's writings).Indeed it was because of Chuang Tzu and the other Taoist sages thatIndian Buddhism was transformed, in China, into the unique vehicle wenow call by its Japanese name -- Zen. The Chinese sage abounds in wit,paradox, satire, and shattering insight into the true ground of being.Father Merton, no stranger to Asian thought, brings a vivid, modernidiom to the timeless wisdom of Tao. Illustrated with early Chinesedrawings., Chuang Tzu, who wrote in the fourth and third centuries B.C., is the chief authentic historical spokesman for Taoism and its founder Lao Tzu (a legendary character known largely through Chuang Tzu's writings). Indeed it was because of Chuang Tzu and the other Taoist sages that Indian Buddhism was transformed, in China, into the unique vehicle we now call by its Japanese name -- Zen. The Chinese sage abounds in wit, paradox, satire, and shattering insight into the true ground of being. Father Merton, no stranger to Asian thought, brings a vivid, modern idiom to the timeless wisdom of Tao. Illustrated with early Chinese drawings., Working from existing translations, Father Merton composed a series of personal versions from his favorites among the classic sayings of Chuang Tzu, the most spiritual of the Chinese philosophers. Chuang Tzu, who wrote in the fourth and third centuries B.C., is the chief authentic historical spokesman for Taoism and its founder Lao Tzu (a legendary character known largely through Chuang Tzu's writings). Indeed it was because of Chuang Tzu and the other Taoist sages that Indian Buddhism was transformed, in China, into the unique vehicle we now call by its Japanese name -- Zen. The Chinese sage abounds in wit, paradox, satire, and shattering insight into the true ground of being. Father Merton, no stranger to Asian thought, brings a vivid, modern idiom to the timeless wisdom of Tao. Illustrated with early Chinese drawings. Book jacket.
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- Apr 23, 2018
Thomas Merton has done an excellent job...Great little book!
Trappist monk Thomas Merton has done an excellent job of translating and compiling selected written works by Chuang Tzu--a disciple of Lao Tzu and the Tao Te Ching. The stories in this book are interesting and thought-provoking, and do a lot to help explain the Tao Te Ching, which is the foundation text of Taoism. To me, it's incredible to think that these stories were written about 2,300 years ago, as they are as relevant to today's conditions, as they were back then.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 29, 2023
Merton at his finest, bridging Eastern and Western traditions.
The book arrived in excellent condition. Wonderful translation and comments by Thomas Merton. Very interesting to see how Taoist philosophy was so attuned and prepared to receive Buddhism from India and produce Za Zen from the fusion of the two.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 04, 2020
great book
If you like Thomas Merton this book is for you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 08, 2018
Perfect
Awesome book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 14, 2018
Still the best
First edition and still the best!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 13, 2022
great
goodVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
