Tsai Chih Chung

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> L’ART DE L’EXTASE SEXUELLE, par Tsai Chih Chung. 79 F. Réf. : PZ1. — Le Tao en bandes dessinées fut l’un des best sellers de notre dernier catalogue. L’auteur réitère dans ce volume-ci, plein d’humour et de charme, où il décrit le Zen depuis ses débuts avec l’illumination du Bouddha en Inde jusqu’à la période prémoderne avec les grands maîtres Zen japonais, démontrant que le Zen est la Vie sans restrictions arbitraires. De 9 à 99 ans !
—Nouvelles Clés, (Catalogue), Printemps/Été 1993, (p. 3)… (mere)

'All things have a good side and a bad side. If you only see the bad side, you have no choice but to complain and be sad. But if you can also see the good side, every day will be a good day.'

Zen Buddhism is more of an attitude toward life than a system of strict religious belief, Wisdom of the Zen Masters brings together, into a single volume, inspiring selections from the most important and famous zen texts.

Only one Chinese Buddhist work ever attained the status of an official scripture-the Plaform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch. World-renowned author Tsai Chih Chung illustrates the key narrative of this sacred text, and follows the orthodox line of Zen transmissin in a loosely chronological format from patriarch to patriarch, master to master.

In adition to the Platform Stura, C.C. Tsai has illustrated many other key premodern Zen texts ,including the Transmission of the Lamp, the Gateless Gate (Mumonkan), and the Blue Cliff Record. All are recognized as rich sources of the infamous Zen koan. The result is a charming journey through the history of dozens of illustrious and irreverent Zen masters, complete with enlightening anecdotes and disarming wisdom.

The sixth book in the tremendously successful Zen Speaks series, Wisdom of the Zen Masters is a perfect introduction to Zen Buddhism.

Tsai Chih Chung is a world-renowned Taiwanese cartoonist and popularizer of Chinese philosphy. HIs books have sold over eighteen million copies in China and have been translated into a dozen languages. He lives n Taiwan.

Brian Bruya is a professional translator with a B.A. in philosophy and Chinese from the University of Washington. He first encountered Tai's work while employed at the National Palace Museum in Taiwan. The translator of Tsai's first six books, he lives in Honolulu, Hawaii.

'Tsai Chih Chung's books are awe-inspring. His line is elegant; his characters are sharply drawn; his humor is sly and appropriate; and his subject is profound. This is cartooning of the highest order.'-Larry Gonick, author of The Cartoon History of the Universe, Volumes I and II

Contents

Translator's preface
Transmission of the lamp
The quest for enlightenment
The sixth patriarch, Huineng
A special transmission separate for the scriptures
Not reliant on the written word
Direct pointing at one's mind
Seeing one's nature, becoming a Buddha
Non-abiding
Sudden in the South, gradual in the North
Huairang of Nanyu
Xingsi of Qingyuan
Xuanjue of Yongjia
Huizhong of Nanyang
Shenhui of Heze
Dayi, Patriach Ma
Seeking a mule while riding a mule
The hunter's marksmanship
Self-nature
How could it have flown away
Buddha of the sun, Buddha of the moon
Baizhang's regulations
A day without work, a day without food
Zen of the wild fox
The fire in the embers
The great suppression
Xiangyan hits bamboo
The mind is the Buddha
The devil of language
Eating and sleeping
Self and other… (mere)

The Art of War is a seminal work on military strategy that is today as important and influential among politcians and business executives as it is among military leaders. Written over twenty-five hundred years ago by a mysterious Chinese warrior-philosopher, the book has become one of the most revered handbooks for success of all times. 'Feign weakness to create over-confidence in the enemy,' Sunzi cautions. 'When attacking nearby, make it appear that you are attacking a distant point. When attacking a distant point, make it apear that you are attacking nearby.' These words of wisdom and psychological insight rein as true today as they did centuries ago-and can easily be applied to situations far removed from the battlefield.

In Sunzi Speaks, the great warrior's wisdom is retold through the enchanting and entertaining cartoon illustrations of Tsai Chih Chung. As with Tsai's previous books, the original Chinese notes are contained in the margins of each page as a decorative device-and as an aid to potential scholars and Chinese-speaking readers. Tsai Chih Chung brings the essence of this classic Chinese text vividly and enduringly to life.

Tsai Chih Chung is a world-renowned Taiwanese cartoonist and popularizer of Chinese philosophy whose books have sold over eighteen million copies and been translated into a dozen languages. The first English translation of his work, Zhuangzi speaks: the Music of Nature (Princeton University Press), was published in 1992; Zen Speaks (Anchor Books) was published in 1994. He lives in Taipei, Taiwan.

Brian Bruya is a professional tanslator with a B.A. in philosophy and Chinese from the University of Washington. His previous work includes the translation of Zhuangzi Speaks and Zen Speaks. He lives in Seattle, Washington.

Contents

Translator's preface
Introduction
The life of Sun Wu
1 Calculation
Calculation
The Dao, Heaven, Earth, Command, Law
The Dao
Heaven
Earth
Command
Law
The Seven Calculations
Subterfuge
Taking advantage of the enemy
Temple decisions
2 Waging War
A million dollars a day
Protracted war is disadvantageous
Victory not duration
Gain strength through defeating the enemy
The general who knows
3 Strategic Offensive
The principles and tactics of warfare
Attack strategy
The strategic offensive in war
Powers of the commander
Know thyself,know thine enemy
4 Tactical disposition
The objective of strategy
Seek victory before fighting
The circumstances of decisive battle
5 Force
Frontal and surprise
The implementation of frontal and surprise attacks
Force
Creating force
6. Strengh and Weakness
Conrol others without being controlled
Concentration against fragmentation
Like water
7. Manuever
Make the crooked straight
Advantage and disadvantage
Wind, forest, fire, mountain
8 Alternatives
Alternatives
9 On the march
Deloyment
10 Terrain
Terrian
The six kinds of defeat
A great general is a national treasure
11 Ground
Strategies of ground
Dividing the enemy
the army of the supreme sovereign
Wage war like a serpent
Like a maiden
12 Incendiary warfare
The five methods of incendiary warfare
Move only when it benefits you
13 Espionage
Spies
The five spies
Guide to pronunciation… (mere)