Series by Thomas Cleary
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Buy on AmazonClassics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume One
2001 · Thomas Cleary
Volume One of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains teachings predominantly from the Chinese Zen (Chan) tradition, including the writings of revered…
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Buy on AmazonClassics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume Two
2001 · Translated by Thomas Cleary
Volume Two of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains teachings predominantly from the Japanese Zen tradition including the writings of Dogen, the…
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Buy on AmazonClassics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume Three
2001 · Translated by Thomas Cleary
Volume Three of Classics of Buddhism and Zen contains translations of works by the key figures of Zen, including the Japanese master Dogen; Chinul,…
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Buy on AmazonClassics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume Four
2001 · Translated by Thomas Cleary
Volume Four of Classics of Buddhism and Zen features several essential works on the practice of Zen koans, including a complete translation of…
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Buy on AmazonClassics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume Five
2005 · Thomas Cleary
Volume Five of Classics of Buddhism and Zen represents the broad spectrum of Cleary's interest in Buddhism—from Buddhist yoga and the Chinese…
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Buy on AmazonThe Taoist Classics (Volume 1)
1999 · Translated by Thomas Cleary
This collection of translated texts includes: • Tao Te Ching: Cleary's original translations of the great classic of Taoism, accompanied by his…
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Buy on AmazonThe Taoist Classics (Volume 2)
2003 · Thomas Cleary
This collection of translated texts includes: • Understanding Reality: A Taoist Alchemical Classic: A tenth-century text on the principles of inner…
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Buy on AmazonThe Taoist Classics (Volume 3)
2003 · Thomas Cleary
This collection of translated texts includes: • Vitality, Energy, Spirit: A Taoist Sourcebook: An extraordinarily rich and diverse collection of…
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Buy on AmazonThe Taoist Classics, Volume Four
2003 · Thomas Cleary
This collection of Taoist texts includes: • The Taoist I Ching: The classic "Book of Change" illuminated by the commentary of the eighteenth- and…
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Frequently asked questions
How many books has Thomas Cleary written?
We list 5 books by Thomas Cleary across 2 series, published between 1999–2005 — each shown in full reading order.
What order should I read Thomas Cleary's books?
Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Classics of Buddhism and Zen, Volume One.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.
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