The Art of War: Spirituality for Conflict: Annotated & Explained

“Instructs us in patience, flexibility, resolve, discernment, skillful means, compassion-powerfully effective [strategies] in all our relationships, business and spiritual life. Heartily recommended to all leaders and to anyone seeking peace, deep understanding and reconciliation.” -Lama Surya Das, author, Awakening the Buddha Within

“Practical and pragmatic guidance with brilliant insights into the text. Provides clear evidence, and a robust example, that Sun Tzu’s wisdom lineage lives on today.” -James Gimian, publisher, Shambhala Sun, director, Denma Translation Group, The Art of War: The Denma Translation

“A masterpiece…. Gives readers practical insight into the highly relevant work of Sun Tzu as it relates to peace, conflict resolution and personal growth. Clear guidance from an ancient philosopher and warrior.” -Angie Morgan and Courtney Lynch, former captains, U.S. Marine Corps, and authors, Leading from the Front

“Engaging commentaries and clear explanations…. Captures the essence of Sun Tzu’s teachings and demonstrates how [this] ancient wisdom can be applied in the modern world to achieve powerful results.” -Derek Lin, author, Tao Te Ching: Annotated & Explained

Thomas Cleary earned his Ph.D. in East Asian studies at Harvard University and is renowned for his translations of classic Chinese, Japanese, Sanskrit, Pali and Arabic religious texts. His translations include the bestselling ‘The Art of War’, ‘The Essential Tao’, ‘The Essential Confucius’, ‘The Essential Koran’, and ‘The Secret of the Golden Flower’. He lives in Cambridge, MA.