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Book SynopsisWritten 2,500 years ago by Chinese general Sun Tzu, THE ART OF WAR is a masterpiece of military strategy still used 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 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
Trade Review"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
Table of ContentsForeword by Marc Benioff ix Preface by Thomas Cleary xv Introduction xxiii A Note on the Translation xxxvii 1. Calculations 3 2. Doing Battle 17 3. Planning Attacks 29 4. Formation 47 5. Force 57 6. Weakness and Strength 67 7. Armed Struggle 83 8. Nine Changes 99 9. Army Maneuvers 111 10. Ground Formation 131 11. Nine Grounds 149 12. Fire Attacks 179 13. Using Spies 189 Acknowledgments 201 Notes 205 Suggestions for Further Reading 209
