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The Art of War -- Spirituality for Conflict: Annotated & Explained Paperback – March 1, 2008
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Discover the spiritually incisive strategies for peacefully resolving conflict
in this masterpiece of military strategy.
Written 2,500 years ago by Chinese general Sun Tzu, The Art of War is a poetic and potent treatise on military strategy still in use in war colleges around the world. Yet its principles transcend warfare and have practical applications to all the conflicts and crises we face in our lives―in our workplaces, our families, even within ourselves.
Thomas Huynh guides you through Sun Tzu's masterwork, highlighting principles that encourage a perceptive and spiritual approach to conflict, enabling you to:
- Prevent conflicts before they arise
- Peacefully and quickly resolve conflicts when they do arise
- Act with courage, intelligence and benevolence in adversarial situations
- Convert potential enemies into friends
- Control your emotions before they control you
Now you can experience the effectiveness of Sun Tzu's teachings even if you have no previous knowledge of The Art of War. Insightful yet unobtrusive facing-page commentary explains the subtleties of the text, allowing you to unlock the power of its teachings and help prevent and resolve the conflicts in your own life.
- Print length256 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherSkyLight Paths
- Publication dateMarch 1, 2008
- Dimensions5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
- ISBN-109781594732447
- ISBN-13978-1594732447
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"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
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About the Author
Marc Benioff is chairman and CEO of Salesforce.com, the worldwide leader in on-demand business services. He has been a practitioner of Sun Tzu's principles for over a decade and is the coauthor of The Business of Changing the World and Compassionate Capitalism.
Thomas Cleary holds a PhD in East Asian Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University and a JD from the University of California, Berkeley. He is the translator of over seventy-five volumes of classical works from seven languages.
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- ASIN : 1594732442
- Publisher : SkyLight Paths; 1st edition (March 1, 2008)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 256 pages
- ISBN-10 : 9781594732447
- ISBN-13 : 978-1594732447
- Item Weight : 11.2 ounces
- Dimensions : 5.5 x 0.64 x 8.5 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #823,807 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #792 in Intelligence & Espionage History
- #1,306 in Chinese History (Books)
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Sun Tzu is thought to have been a military general and adviser to the king of the southern Chinese state of Wu during the sixth century BCE. Although some modern scholars have called his authorship into doubt, the world's most influential and enduring treatise on military strategy, The Art of War, bears his name.
Sun Tzu fue un general, estratega militar y filósofo de la antigua China. El nombre por el que lo conocemos es en realidad un título honorífico que significa «Maestro Sun». Su nombre de nacimiento era Sun Wu y fuera de su familia era conocido por su nombre de cortesía, Changqing. Tradicionalmente se le considera el autor de El arte de la guerra, un influyente tratado sobre estrategia militar. Sun Tzu ha tenido un impacto significativo en la historia y culturas china y asiática, tanto por escribir El arte de la guerra como por ser una figura histórica legendaria.
Históricamente se le sitúa en el período de las Primaveras y Otoños de China (722-481 a. C.) como general militar al servicio del rey Helü de Wu, que vivió c. 544-496 a. C. Los estudiosos modernos aceptan su lugar histórico al situar la creación de El arte de la guerra en el período de los Reinos Combatientes (476-221 a. C.) con base en las descripciones militares del texto y a la similitud de su prosa con la de otros trabajos creados a comienzos de la etapa de los Reinos Combatientes.
La Editorial Alvi Books le dedicó, como tributo y reconocimiento, este espacio en Amazon en 2017.
Thomas Cuong Huynh is founder of Sonshi.com, author of "The Art of War--Spirituality for Conflict", and graduate of Vanderbilt University.
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This version of "The Art of War" annotated and explained was annotated by Thomas Huynh and it is his translations with the editors at his website Sonshi. There is a foreword by Marc Benioff, chairman and CEO of salesforce and a preface by Thomas Cleary. It was Cleary's preface that helped me decide to purchase this version, since several of my versions were translated by Cleary, and I've enjoyed the numerous translations of his I've read over the years.
Huynh states that he wishes he would have had this translation when he first started studying Sun Tzu's words twenty years ago. After reading it, I agree that any student of Sun Tzu will benefit from "The Art of War - Spirituality for Conflict."
Besides the interesting foreword and preface, there is a good introduction that lays some basic history and information for those new to Sun Tzu and those that have studied various translations already. One impressive fact about this book is that it is the work of twenty years of study with over forty reputable scholars working on it.
I enjoyed how this edition addresses a spiritual approach to conflict through Sun Tzu's teachings. The book still contains the thirteen chapters that were written by Sun Tzu. They are laid out in a format that has the translated text on the right side page, with the commentary to the translated text on the left side page. If a person wanted to, they could read every right hand page and they would be reading the entire translated text of "The Art of War."
However, if you truly study "The Art of War" like I enjoy doing, you will not only read the translated text, you will savor the commentary and annotations as well as ponder the lessons beyond Huynh's guidance.
In the annotations, Huynh provides examples relating to the text from many sources. It is refreshing to see things from the Bible, Buddha, and Lao Tzu not contrasting each other, but illustrating points and guiding toward conflict resolution. The text also includes examples based on General Robert E. Lee, Fourth Geneva Convention, a sermon delivered by Martin Luther king Jr. at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in 1957, George Washington, Robert Gates to the U.S. Congress in 2007, Henry David Thoreau, mathematics professor and investment trader Nassim Nicholas Taleb, Yamamoto Tsunetomo's Hagakure, and many more. These examples and illustrations of lessons and principles help with the study and application of "The Art of War" to other areas than only military strategy.
This is important, because while many readers of this text will benefit in areas other than in the military. While I first studied "The Art of War" while in the U.S. Army, I study it now for different reasons. It is a text that not only can help the military person, but any person who deals with conflict. And we all face conflict!
Sun Tzu's teachings are effective in all conflict, not only war. This new translation, with the annotations and explanations will allow any reader, from those with no previous knowledge of "The Art of War" to those who have studied multiple volumes, to learn and apply Sun Tzu's sage advice. It is very insightful and will not only help with your understanding and application of the ancient text, but will provide you with guidance to prevent and resolve conflicts in your own life.
If you want to study conflict resolution through a book about war. This is the text for you. If you have never read "The Art of War," this is a good book to start your studies. It is clear, easy to read, and contains excellent annotations to apply the lessons to your life. If you are a student of "The Art of War," this is a must add to your collection. You will find it an informative and refreshing look at this classic manual. I am very happy that I decided to purchase yet another volume. Its practical and pragmatic guidance has broadened my understanding of "The Art of War," and more importantly has helped me bring these ancient lessons into my conflict resolution practice. Highly recommended!
Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From The School of Hard Knocks.
The conventional theory in competition, according to today's standards, is that success goes to the strongest or most aggressive. Sun Tzu's theory differs. Those who possess an in-depth understanding of the present situation, as well as alternatives to normal methods, win the day.
"Win all without fighting" is one of the pillars of the Art of War. Using strong positioning we are able to create problems for our opponent in a way that may cause him to refrain from entering into conflict at all. In the midst of battle, however, our strategy proffers foreknowledge about our adversary's potential plan which allows us to create a more than proportionate response to his attacks. In essence we are painting a picture where the risks far outweigh the gains, making it unreasonable for our opponent to continue in the fray.
Mr. Huynh articulates these principles in an original, cogent and lucid manner. The likes of which anyone at any age can easily understand. "The Art of War, Spirituality for Conflict" is written so the tenets of this wisdom classic can be naturally implemented into one's everyday life. It is truly an outstanding interpretaion of the Art of War.
For those endeavoring to enrich your life with concepts deriving a true peace of mind, this book serves as a conduit to that end.