The Way of Chuang Tzu

A Personal and Spiritual Interpretation of the Classic Philosopher of Taoism

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Thomas Merton, Zhuangzi: The Way of Chuang Tzu (Paperback, 1994, Hyperion Books)

Paperback, 160 pages

English language

Published Dec. 9, 1994 by Hyperion Books.

ISBN:
978-0-86012-239-5
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4 stars (1 review)

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Zhuangzi made easy

4 stars

I like this book, though I don't have much to say. It's a collection of poetic renderings of various passages from the Zhuangzi. Sometimes Thomas Merton's Christian leanings become a little too obvious, but his readings are otherwise beautiful, make the text more immediately accessible, and draw out deeper morals that are pertinent in the modern day. It's a great companion to both the full Zhuangzi text and to Laozi.

Subjects

  • Oriental & Indian philosophy
  • Taoism
  • China
  • Eastern
  • Philosophy