The Art of War: The Denma Translation (Shambhala Classics) - Softcover

Tzu, Sun

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1570629048 ISBN 13: 9781570629044

Publisher: Shambhala, 2002

Synopsis

Previous translations of The Art of War have presented Sun Tzu's classic from the point of view of military strategy, Chinese history, or Taoist philosophy. This translation—accompanied by the translators' in-depth essays and illuminating line-by-line commentary—offers a fresh perspective on this ancient Chinese text. Here, Sun Tzu's strategic principles of warfare (based as they were on the fundamental insights of the Chinese spiritual and philosophical tradition) are seen as universally relevant—the foundation for personal transformation and the creation of an enlightened society.

In this translation of The Art of War , Sun Tzu's teachings are revealed in an entirely new light.

   ·  War is any situation that demands hard choices about creation and destruction, life or death.
   ·  The state is the system in which we live—our household, our culture or society, or our own mind.
   ·  Defense ensures the integrity of our boundaries and allows life to flourish within them.
   ·  Force is the energy of concentrated action.
   ·  Victory lies in bringing others around to embracing a larger view—one that includes their own—without ever going to battle.

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Review:

The Art of War was written over 2,300 years ago in what is now North China. Yet it still remains a contemporary lesson on how to attain victory without going to battle. Modern-day warriors find its ancient strategies helpful regardless of whether the conflict dwells in the boardroom or the bedroom. Despite numerous references to enemies, generals, and armies, The Art of War is about nonaggression. At its core, The Art of War offers a sophisticated lesson on "taking whole," meaning staying openhearted and relaxed in order to sidestep a fight--whether you are a field commander, a CEO, or a frustrated mother putting a resistant son to bed. This particular translation comes from the Denma Translation Group, led by scholars Kidder Smith and James Gimian (publisher of Shambhala Sun magazine). Because of the text's obscure wording (even the Chinese find the original document cumbersome), the translators have inserted helpful commentary that removes some of the linguistic barriers. --Gail Hudson

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About this edition

• Publisher: Shambhala
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 1570629048
• ISBN 13: 9781570629044
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 272