The Taoist Classics, Volume Four: The Collected Translations of Thomas Cleary

So many times, a book is either too scholarly requiring a background in the field, or too elemental and not enough depth. The taoist classics translated by Thomas Cleary assist in understanding the wisdom and a jumping off place for personal application. It gives a perspective, knowing that often there is no English equivalent to the Chinese and often, the original manuscript refers to other eastern teachings and can have multiple levels of meaning and understanding. I appreciate that the author/translator allows for this, giving those of us with a language barrier a glimpse of the truths in these ancient works.

I have not gotten all the way into all that it has to offer. Saving it until I process Volumes 1, 2 and 3. These are the best. The knowledge is by far so great. Volume two and three are with me as I have tea every morning. It helps me in my life greatly. Thomas Cleary did a great job in his life and in sharing the knowledge with humanity.

This along with Alfred Huang's book of the I Ching are very important and helpful. Qigong is part of my daily life and this book is part of the work. This is a beneficial book to add to your library if you are working with Eastern philosophy, Qigong, and classical Chinese medicine.

Bought this book for my son. He loves it!

This is the best translation of the I Ching that I have come across. If you are interested in Taoist alchemy at its finest this is the book to buy.

I can't say enough good about the work of Thomas Cleary. He clarifies Zen in a way that is succinct and poetic and useful. Good for Thomas Cleary.

what else is there to say? it is what it is. if you like Taoism, you'll like it...if you don't, you won't.

Thanks!